Congratulations on your recent admission to one of UAB’s graduate programs and welcome to the UAB Graduate School! We know that you can have a meaningful experience during your time at UAB and want to assist you with questions you may have as an incoming student. To get started, review your next steps found below. If you have any questions, please reach out to us.
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International Students
Visit the Office of Global Engagement's Newly Admitted Students page for information.
B-Alert at UAB
Complete the B-Alert Information Form. You will need your BlazerID and password to access this form.
Immunizations
Carefully read the Immunization Policy and submit proof of required vaccinations. For questions about immunizations, please contact Student Health Services at (205) 934-3580.
Health Insurance
Refer to the policy on Insurance & Waivers to determine what action to take regarding health insurance. For questions about insurance, please contact Student Health Services at (205) 934-3580.
Review Residency in BlazerNET
Check your residency status in BlazerNET to determine if you qualify as resident, non-resident, or international for tuition purposes.
Connect with Your Department
Meet with your assigned departmental academic advisor to discuss course selection. You can find contact information for your advisor in BlazerNET by clicking on the Student tab, then clicking Student - Status at a Glance. If you do not see information listed, please contact your department directly.
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Register for Classes
Log in to BlazerNET using your BlazerID and password. Click on the Student tab, Registration, and Look Up Classes to view the class schedule and register.
Check Dates & Deadlines
Consult the Academic Calendar for important registration dates and payment deadlines. For more information regarding estimated tuition and payments, visit Paying for College.
UAB ONE Card
Obtain a UAB ONE Card which will serve as your student ID card and is required in order to obtain a parking permit, meal, BlazerBucks, door access, and other services at UAB. Order a Parking Permit if you would like to park on campus.
Submit Admissions Contingencies (if applicable)
If you were admitted with an admissions contingency (e.g. receipt of official bachelor's degree transcript), please submit this to the Graduate School as soon as possible. You can find your admissions contingencies in your decision letter in your application dashboard. If you have questions about what is considered official or how to submit these documents, please review our Admissions Requirements page.
