Important Announcement
Participate in UAB’s Virtual Commencement!
Graduates, what were your favorite things during your time at UAB? What did you enjoy most? What are you going to miss? We want to know! We'd like you to send us a short video of yourself answering any of these questions or showing us how you're celebrating while practicing social distancing. We will compile the videos to be included in a special virtual ceremony.
What is a virtual ceremony? The ceremony will be a video compilation of messages from campus leaders, student government leaders, and clips from YOU, our graduates. We want this to be a celebration of all that you've achieved during your time here at UAB. The virtual graduate (masters and doctoral students) ceremony will air on Facebook, YouTube, and IGTV Friday, May 1 at 6 p.m. The virtual undergraduate ceremony will air on these channels on Saturday, May 2 at 2 p.m.
Please send your entries via DM to @exploreuab on Instagram or e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. by April 15.
Submission Guidelines:
- Wear your cap/gown or favorite UAB gear!
- Your video needs to be a maximum of 15 seconds and should not include background music.
- We encourage you to get creative and have fun! Feel free to use UAB GIFs/Stickers.
In the meantime, here are a few questions and concerns you may have, answered below:
Will I have the option to walk in a future ceremony?
Yes. However, you will need to register to walk in the future ceremony. The form will be available for students to register to walk approximately 6 weeks prior to the future ceremony date. This will be done in the same way that students registered to walk previously under the "To-Do" list section of the applicable semester's ceremony.
If I am not able to walk in a future ceremony, can I get a refund on my regalia purchase?
Students who wish to receive a refund for regalia please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Students will receive a response within 24-48 business hours with instructions on how to process their return and receive their refund.
Can I still purchase a cap & gown?
Yes. Please visit https://uab.shopoakhalli.com/.
Will I still receive a program with my name, degree and hometown?
Yes. We are preparing a digital program (PDF) that will be made available online.
Will I still receive my diploma?
Yes. Diplomas are mailed out from the Registrar’s office 6-8 weeks after final grades are submitted (May 4). Please make sure that your mailing address is correct in BlazerNet. Do not use your temporary (on-campus or local address but your permanent address).
When I applied to graduate, I paid a $50 fee. Will this be refunded since the ceremony is now online?
No. The $50 fee paid when a student applies to graduate covers the cost of printing and shipping of your diploma, not your attendance at the commencement ceremony. You will still receive your diploma by mail.
UPCOMING CEREMONY
The Spring Commencement Ceremony will be held May 1-2, 2020 (ONLINE)
FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2020
6:00 PM CDT (ONLINE)
Students receiving graduate degrees and certificates (except O.D., M.D., and D.M.D.) *School of Health Profession graduates will attend this ceremony.
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020
9:30 AM CDT (ONLINE)
Bachelors graduates from:
- College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Education
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2020
2:00 PM CDT (ONLINE)
Bachelors graduates from:
- School of Business
- School of Engineering
- School of Health Professions
- School of Nursing
- School of Public Health
GET INFO ON
UPCOMING GRAD FEST
Summer Grad Fest
A one-stop celebration for upcoming UAB graduates. Representatives from Balfour, CB Graduation Announcements, and The University of Alabama at Birmingham National Alumni Society will be present to help graduates with the purchase of cap and gowns, graduation announcements, rings, diploma frames, and mementos.
TBD
UAB National Alumni Society House