GBS Forms
Forms are updated routinely. Please visit this page each time a form is needed so you will use the most up-to-date version. Also, please see the Graduate School Forms for additional forms of interest.
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Lab Rotations
- Lab Rotation Verification Form This form is to be completed prior to the start of a new lab rotation.
- Lab Rotation Evaluation for Student This form is to be completed by the student within 10 days of completing a lab rotation.
- Lab Rotation Evaluation for Mentor This form is to be completed by the mentor within 10 days of completing a lab rotation.
- Rotation Waiver Request Form This form is to be completed by a student seeking to waive their 3rd rotation due to previous research experience and lab home selection.
- Additional Rotations Form This Adobe Sign form is to be completed by a student seeking a rotation beyond a fourth. This form must be completed prior to the start of the rotation.
- Rotation Form for Student Changing Labs This Adobe Sign form is to be completed by students changing labs and seeking another rotation. This form must be completed prior to the start of the rotation.
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Mentor Selection Forms
- Mentor Selection Form This Adobe Sign form should be used when selecting a mentor.
- Mentor Selection Form for Students Changing Labs This Adobe Sign form is to be completed by the student when selecting a new mentor. *With a change in lab, students will be expected to complete the Change of Graduate Study Committee form, seen below.
- Mentor Selection Form for Direct Admits This Adobe Sign form is to be completed by direct admit students.
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Graduate Committee
- Graduate Study Committee Form This AdobeSign form is used to nominate the mentor and members of a student's graduate study committee.
- Change of Graduate Study Committee Change of the Graduate Study Committee can be made by submitting this AdobeSign form to the Graduate School for approval.
- GBS Mentor Committee Meeting Evaluation Committee Meetings are to be held once a year, at minimum. This form is to be completed within one week of the committee meeting.
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Qualifying Exam & Admission to Candidacy
- Pre-Qualifying Exam Form This form must be submitted two weeks prior to the scheduled QE to indicate the proposed written and oral QE dates.
- Post-Qualifying Exam Form Once the QE is complete, the student is responsible for completing the following AdobeSign form to be signed by each committee member.
- QE Written Review Form This form is utilized for review between the student and committee.
- Application for Admission to Candidacy This AdobeSign form must be completed and approved by the Graduate School before you can register for research hours. Please indicate the GBS office in the Program Manager field.
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Dissertation Defense & Graduation
- Application for Graduate Degree/Certificate Students planning to graduate in the upcoming term can access the Application for Graduate Degree/Certificate online through BlazerNET by clicking Links/Forms and selecting Apply for Graduate Degree/Certificate.
- ProQuest Submission Site All doctoral students must submit a PDF of the final committee-approved dissertation for final review by the Graduate School.
- Request for Dissertation Approval Forms This form is to be completed no later than 2 weeks before your dissertation defense.
- Survey of Earned Doctorates This form must be submitted to the Graduate School with your completed dissertation.
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Courses, Registration, & Grades
- Academic Appeal Students can initiate an academic appeal under the Links and Forms section of their Student Profile in Blazernet. Once submitted, the appeal will be routed to the appropriate approver(s) (i.e. instructor, program director, GBS office staff, Graduate School) based on the type of appeal the student selected.
- Advanced Course Verification Form This form is utilized for course approval for 2-hour courses, off-campus courses, and non-GBS courses that require approval for advanced course credit.
- Course Waiver/Substitution Form This form is utilized for students that are requesting a course to be waived or substituted.
- Final Semester Registration Adjustment Form This Adobe Sign form is utilized for students in their final semester to request registering for below 9 hours.
- Grade Replacement Request Form This AdobeSign form is utilized for students who repeat a course taken at UAB and wish to request a grade replacement. This allows the first course to be excluded from their GPA calculation, once approved.
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Joint Degree & Certificate Programs
- Certificate Program Approval Form This form must be completed before the coordinated courses are taken to indicate approval of the mentor and theme directors.
- Joint Degree Program Theme Director Approval Form This form must be completed before the coordinated courses are taken to indicate approval of theme directors.
- Joint Degree Program Mentor Approval Form This form must be completed before the coordinated courses are taken to indicate approval of the mentor.
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Other Forms
- Change of Graduate Program/Theme This AdobeSign form is utilized for students switching to another theme or program.
- Degree Completion Plan with Validation of Expired Coursework This AdobeSign form is utilized for students extending 7+ years in the program to adequately document their next steps towards degree and validate the expired coursework.
- GBS Exit Form This Adobe Sign form is a student’s request to exit the program due to transfer, dismissal, or withdrawal. Prior to submitting the form, the student is required to meet with their theme director(s), GBS Program Director, GBS staff member, and (if applicable) their mentor to discuss the nature of the exit request. Contact the GBS Program Administrator for further information.
- GBS Reimbursement Request Form This Adobe Sign form is utilized for reimbursement of charges through GBS approved activities.
- Graduate Student Request for Additional Assignment (pdf) This form is to be completed for individuals requesting an additional position at UAB and submitted to the GBS Finance Manager.
- Leave of Absence This AdobeSign form is to be completed by students who wish to request a leave of absence.
- Request for Individual Fellowship Supplement Funding This form is to be completed and submitted to the Graduate School Finance Director.
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Graduate Committee 2
- Graduate Study Committee Form This AdobeSign form is used to nominate the mentor and members of a student's graduate study committee.
- Change of Graduate Study Committee Change of the Graduate Study Committee can be made by submitting this AdobeSign form to the Graduate School for approval.
- GBS Mentor Committee Meeting Evaluation Committee Meetings are to be held once a year, at minimum. This form is to be completed within one week of the committee meeting.