Enrollment Checklist
What is the first step you take once you’re admitted to UAB? (hint: this login gives you access to all things UAB)
Activate Blazer ID
Name at least 1 of the 3 Freshman Residence Halls at UAB?
Blazer Hall, Gold Hall, McMahon Hall
Who is required to attend orientation?
everyone!
What’s the name of the main dining hall on campus?
The Commons (Commons on the Green)
How much $$ is the Freshman Enrollment Deposit?
$200
What do you have to do before you’re able to apply for housing?
register for orientation
What is UAB’s name for Orientation?
Blazer Beginnings
Name 2 places on campus you can go for a caffeine fix.
Starbucks, Einsteins, Panera, Chick-Fil-A, C-Store
What is required in order to register for an Orientation Date?
Pay the Freshman Enrollment Deposit
hen is the last day to be able to choose a roommate?
June 2nd
If you have college credit from high school, what still needs to be sent to UAB in order to receive that credit here?
Official AP scores, final Dual Enrollment transcript, IB Diploma
What is the name of the main undergraduate student library on campus?
Mervyn Sterne Library (Sterne)
Name all 4 steps on the Core Four Enrollment Checklist.
Activate Blazer ID, Pay Enrollment Deposit, Register for Orientation, Sign up for Housing
When Will You Be Able To Select Your Room?
June 8-12 (if you applied for Housing by February 27th)
How long does orientation last?
2 days
Where on campus can you learn karate, relax in a sauna, and play video games?
UAB Rec Center
Name 3 other next steps you can take after you have done the Core Four Enrollment Checklist?
Apply for Financial Aid, Accept Scholarship Offer, Accept Honors College Offer, Accept Early Acceptance for Graduate School, Take the Math Placement test, Take the English placement test, Register for classes, submit your immunization records, submit health insurance/apply for health insurance
Roughly how many bathrooms are there in UAB’s Residence Halls?
1200-1400 (you’ll never share one with more than 1 person!)
When will you be able to register for classes?
After completing the Pre-Orientation course, then after your Academic Advisor provides you with a time ticket to register, and BEFORE attending your in-person orientation
Why does UAB have a Facebook Suite on campus?
It was donated by Facebook after a group of our students stopped a cyber-attack at the company in 2012