Get closer to becoming a Blazer
by completing your enrollment checklist.
THE CORE FOUR
The core four steps are required of all incoming freshmen and should be completed in the order shown.
Step 1. Activate BlazerID
To activate your BlazerID, you will need your student number, which can be found in your acceptance letter and email.
Activate BlazerIDStep 2. Pay the Freshman Enrollment Deposit
All incoming freshmen are required to pay a non-refundable $200 Freshman Enrollment Deposit to secure a place in the entering class. For questions and more information, please refer to the freshman enrollment deposit policy.
Step 3. Reserve a Spot for Orientation
Blazer Beginnings, UAB’s orientation program, is required for all incoming freshmen. During this two-day event, you’ll register for classes, learn about support services, meet other students, and much more.
Step 4. Apply for Housing
All incoming freshmen are required to live on campus their first year. Freshmen are housed in the heart of campus, which is convenient to academic buildings, dining, libraries, and everything fun.
Application opens in Nov.
ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT STEPS
Apply for Financial Aid
Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides you with the opportunity to receive federal loans, grants, and work study. Complete the FAFSA as early as possible beginning Oct. 1, and send your application to UAB using code 001052. For your best options, apply by the priority deadline: Dec. 1, 2022.
FAFSA available Oct 1.
Accept Scholarship Offer
Students who were offered a UAB Merit Scholarship should accept their scholarship in BSMART as soon as possible but no later than May 1.
Scholarship awarding begins in October.
Accept Honors College Offer
Students who received a UAB Honors College offer should accept it as soon as possible but no later than May 1. Students interested in applying to a specialized program should submit the specialized program application by Feb. 1.
Accept Early Acceptance to Graduate School Offer
Students who received an Early Acceptance to Graduate School offer should accept it as soon as possible but no later than May 1.
Take the Math Placement Assessment
Students who have not earned college-level math credit above the remedial level are required to take the math assessment to determine course placement. Some exceptions apply — see if you meet the exception criteria.
Deadline: Two weeks prior to your Blazer Beginnings orientation session.
Available in March.
Take the English Placement Survey and Writing Sample
Students who have not earned credit for English Composition (EH 101) with a grade of C or better must take the English Placement Survey and Writing Sample. Some exceptions apply — see if you meet the exception criteria.
Deadline: Two weeks prior to your Blazer Beginnings orientation session.
Available in March.
Submit Your Immunizations
You’re required to show proof of these immunizations:
- MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
- Tdap (tetanus and diphtheria)
- meningococcal, and
- varicella.
You must also be screened for tuberculosis, and School of Nursing and School of Health Professions students may need additional immunizations.
Before you get any new vaccinations, log in to the UAB Patient Portal and check your immunization requirements. Immunization records for Alabama residents that are already on file with the state registry are added automatically. If you’re an Alabama resident with questions about immunizations, contact a medical clearance associate through the Patient Portal.
Available in May.
Submit Health Insurance
If you’re a full-time student, then you must show proof of health insurance coverage. Don’t have private coverage? Then you’ll be enrolled automatically in UAB’s Student Health Insurance Plan. The premium will be added to your student account unless you submit a waiver indicating proof of personal insurance coverage.
Available in May.
More checklist items will be added as the academic year progresses.