General UAB
Who is the President of UAB?
Dr. Ray Watts
Where is DSS located?
Room 409 on the 4th floor of the Hill Student Center
Where are INTO UAB and ISSS located
Where was convocation?
Alys Stephens Center
Name the 6 residence halls on campus
Camp, Blazer, Blount, Gold, McMahon, Rast
What year did UAB debut our mascot? (bonus points for the exact date)
Jan 6, 1996
What is USGA and what is its purpose?
The Undergraduate Student Government Association represents the undergraduate student body by advocating for student interests and empowering students through giving them a voice.
Name at least 3 different Pre-Professional Programs
Medicine, Optometry, Dentistry, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Veterinary
What GPA must you maintain in order to keep financial aid?
2.0 (higher for some majors)
Which of the residence halls have a kitchen?
McMahon, Blount, Rast Camp
Approximately how many undergraduate majors does UAB offer at this time? (range of 5)
57
On UAB campus, who should you call in case of an emergency/non emergency? (bonus points if you know one or both of the 2 numbers!)
205-934-3535 (Emergency UAB Police line); 205-934-4434 (non emergency main dispatch number)
Name 3 services in Sterne Library
1. Writing Center
2. Vmasc
3.Study Abroad
4. Computer Lending
5. ETC
How much are you charged for Dragon Cash.
$225 Dragon Cash fee
What are 3 things not allowed in the Residence Halls
Large live plants, open flame decorations, toasters, George Foreman grills, hot plates
Name at least 5 fun things to do in the city of Birmingham
Railroad Park, light tunnels, Birmingham Botanical Gardens, Birmingham Zoo, McWane Science Center, Lyric Theater, Alabama Theater, The Vulcan, Birmingham Museum of Art, etc.
Name a difference between Intramural sports and Club sports
Intramural sports is more casual and featrues participation from all UAB students. Club sports are more competitive and features participation from teams and organizations from other universities
What is the Accelerated Bachelor's to Master's program?
An undergraduate student can take courses that count simultaneously toward their undergraduate and graduate programs.
Describe First Day Access
Allows students to automatically recieve access to digital course materials on the first day of class within Canvas.
How can a student change their roommate after the start of the semester?
Roommate Change Request
What was UAB's first mascot?
A random furry pink dragon with no name
What is MARS? (bonus points for every service you can name that they provided)
Motorist Assistance Road Services: They assist with a flat tire, unlock your keys from your car, and jump start car battery.
What is Blazing Start
A program designed for students whoare accepted to UAB but don't meet the ACT/SAT or GPA requirement. It is an academic support program designed to foster first-year students' personal growth and development
Name 2 Merit-Based scholarships uab provides.
Presidential Scholarship
Provost Scholarship
Green & Gold Scholarship
Blazer Scholarship
Name at least 5 things available to students in each residence hall
24/7 support from Residence Life staff, Residence Life programming, vending machines, laundry facilities, basic cable television service, study and common space, printing stations, Wi-Fi