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 do families park for orientation?
12th street parking deck (Zone B); except for those staying on campus, then 16th Street deck (Zone A)
Name the 6 residence halls on campus
Camp, Blazer, Blount, Gold, McMahon, Rast
When did UAB become an autonomous campus?
1969
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.
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)
No, they all have a kitchenette in the rooms, but McMahon has a kitchen in the lobby
Approximately how many undergraduate majors does UAB offer at this time?
58 (but more than 120 programs of study)
What is MARS and what services do they provide?
Motorist Assistance Road Services: They assist with a flat tire, unlock your keys from your car, and jump start car battery.
1. Classrooms, student lounge, and open study spaces
2. Multi-faith room
3.UAB International Mentors Program
4. Free workshops and tutoring through the Learning Resource Center
5. Cultural, educational, and social events and programming
Who is charged for Dragon Cash and how much is it?
All students taking at least 12 credit hours (at least 7 hours of them on campus) will be assesd a $225 Dragon Cash fee
What are some 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.
What is the 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 and what is a benefit of enrolling in it?
An undergraduate student can take courses that count simultaneously toward their undergraduate and graduate programs. Once admitted, an ABM student can take up to 12 hours of approved 500/600 level students enter the job market with an increased earning potential and sweet themselves apart as candidates with high-level critical thinking and problem solving skills
Describe the First Day Program
This allows students to automatically recieve access to digital course materials on the first day of class within Canvas. Charges of First Day Course material are billed through the Bookstore will have your available aid amount at checkout the Wednesday before classes through the first day of class.
How can a student change their roommate after the start of the semester?
Atend a mandatory room change information session within the first two weeks of the semester, fill out room change request form, RLC will approve or deny request
Describe UAB's association with a Board of Trustees and other institutions withing the system.
All three universities are autonomous with thei own presidents, but the Board of Trustees makes major policies and financial decisions. Each university makes all other decisions on its own and operates independently.
What number should students call in case of an emergency? Non-emergency? (911 would just redirect them to this number)
205-934-3535 (Emergency UAB Police line); 205-934-4434 (non emergency main dispatch number)
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
What is the building and phone number for the Office of New Student Programs?
936 Building, (205)-975-7999
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