Freshman Success
Collat Freshman Success Series
Collat Freshman Welcome
Your first true introduction to the Collat School of Business. The dean, department chairs, faculty, staff and student organization leaders gather for a fun-filled event to welcome the newest students to the Collat family.
Contact Andrea Pound with any questions.
Early September - TBA
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Meet Major Advisors
A networking event for students to ask the advisors from all nine business majors about classes, careers and curriculums before the second year transition to their major advisor.
Contact Andrea Pound with any questions.
Early October - TBA
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Meet the Dean
All Collat freshmen are invited for an evening with Dr. Eric Jack, Collat School of Business dean, to ask questions about the school and network with the man himself! One of Dean Jack's favorite events of the year.
Contact Andrea Pound with any questions.
Late October - TBA
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Students Describe Their First-Year Experience
Parent Testimonials
"I am extremely proud and thrilled to see my daughter grow into a leadership role."
- Paige Sandford, mother of Faith Sandford (Collat freshman, Fall 2020)
“My experience as a parent with the Collat School of Business at UAB has been a phenomenal experience!I am confident that this school of dedicated individuals will continue to foster my daughter’s success, not only as an academic student and community leader, but also as a graduate in search of career placement. "
- Sinead Crandle Brown, mother of Cecily Mason (Collat freshman, Fall 2020)