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UAB Student Affairs: Student Support Resources


UAB Student Affairs is here to support your success—academically, personally, and professionally. Explore our top student services below, organized by your needs:

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Career Services

Explore careers, build your resume, and land the job you want.

🔗 UAB Career Center

  • Career coaching and mock interviews
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Internship and job search support
  • Blazer Job Board (through Handshake)

Mental Health & Counseling

Prioritize your emotional well-being with confidential, compassionate care.

🔗 Counseling Services

  • Individual and group therapy
  • Workshops and support groups
  • Emergency mental health resources
  • Referrals and assessments

Medical & Health Assistance

Access high-quality health care right on campus.

🔗 Student Health Services

  • Routine health exams and vaccinations
  • Women's health, STI testing, and more
  • Telehealth Services
  • Pharmacy and insurance information

Food Insecurity Support

No Blazer should go hungry—support is available.

🔗 Student Assistance & Support

  • Free food pantries & meal assistance
  • Guidance on applying for SNAP and other aid
  • Emergency financial support

Housing Support

On-campus housing or off-campus living—UAB has you covered.

🔗 Housing & Residence Life

  • Residence halls and living-learning communities
  • Housing contracts and move-in support

🔗 Off-Campus Student Services

  • Off-campus rental guidance
  • Family and commuter resources

Disability Support Services

Supporting equal access for all Blazers.

🔗 Disability Support Services

  • Academic accomodations
  • Housing and testing modifications
  • Accessible campus navigation
  • Advocacy and support

Veteran & Military Support

Specialized resources for military-connected students.

🔗 Veteran Services

  • VA education benefits
  • Academic and career support
  • Community-building and mentorship
  • Deployment and reentry assistance

Wellness & Recreation

Stay active and balanced with state-of-the-art facilities.

🔗 University Recreation

  • Fitness classes and personal training
  • Aquatics and intramural sports
  • Adventure recreation trips
  • Wellness coaching

Dining Services

Delicious, flexible dining options for every schedule and need.

🔗 UAB Campus Dining

  • Meal plans and Dragon Cash
  • Locations and hours
  • Dietary needs and allegen info
  • Sustainability initiatives

Engagement & Enrichment

Get involved, build leadership skills, and find your community.

🔗 Student Involvement & Leadership

  • Student organizations & Greek life
  • Leadership development programs
  • Events and volunteer opportunities
  • Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Additional Student Assistance

Facing a challenge? We're here to help.

🔗 Student Assistance & Support

  • Emergency aid and referrals
  • Absence notifications and faculty coordination
  • Problem-solving support for life and academics

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Latest News


  • Kierra Smith Named November Student Affairs Employee of the Month
      Kierra Smith has been named the November Student Affairs Employee of the Month in recognition of her dedication, professionalism and commitment to supporting students and Read more...
  • UAB Campus Dining Announces Winter Break Hours
        UAB Campus Dining has released adjusted operating hours for the winter break period, with several campus dining locations modifying schedules or temporarily closing... Read more...    
  • Hill Student Center hosts 10th Anniversary Celebration, Jan. 22
    Join us as we celebrate a decade of community, connection, and student engagement at the UAB Hill Student Center! This special event commemorates 10 years of the HSC serving as a vibrant hub for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Read more...    
  • UAB to Hosts “How to Be a Voice in the Humanities” Workshop Jan. 13
    The UAB Division of Student Affairs will present a workshop titled “How to Be a Voice in the Humanities” on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Hill Student Center, Suite 311.  Read more...    
  • Barriers Broken, Dreams Fulfilled
    August 2018-The heat at Fort Bliss, Texas, is nothing unusual. The training exercise should have been just as routine. U.S. Army Specialist Demarcus Davis—who had first enrolled in college but traded his textbooks for fatigues at the end of his freshman year Read more...
  • Campus Dining Serves 685 at Late Night Breakfast Event
    On Dec. 3, UAB Student Affairs and Campus Dining hosted a Late Night Breakfast which drew 685 students to The Commons on the Green for a late-night meal and study break, just ahead of finals.  Read more...

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