Blazer Toolkit
As a new student, Blazer Welcome aims to assist you in your transition to college by providing opportunities to connect with peers, learn about campus resources, and what it means to live the Blazer Way.
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Academic Engagement
Explore ways to kick off your academic journey!
- Visit one of many academic resource centers on campus (VMASC, Writing Center, Math Lab, tutoring, etc.)
- Participate in a VMASC workshop.
- Login to Engage to browse the academic and professional student organizations and events.
- Make an appointment with an exploratory advisor, career counselor, or pre-health advisor to explore major career goals.
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Campus Connections
Get acquainted with campus and the city!
- Complete the Blaze Your Way involvement survey to receive recommendations on which organizations and campus experiences align with your interests.
- Connect with other students who live off-campus by visiting the off-campus student lounge.
- Login to Engage and explore the organization and event directory. Make sure to download your event pass for easy (and free) access to student events.
- Follow campus departments and student organizations on Instagram to keep up with their events and activities (@getinvolveduab, @uab_pathfinders, and @uabstudents are great accounts to follow!)
- Check out the lists of Things Every Blazers Should Do and Events Every Blazer Should Attend.
- Check out this great Blazer Welcome playlist.
- Visit UAB OneStop to take advantage of discounted tickets for popular Birmingham attractions.
- Explore local attractions like Vulcan Park to learn more about the history of Birmingham.
- Connect with the Office of First Year Experience to learn about UAB’s resources and opportunities for new Blazers!
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Civic Engagement
Explore ways to get active in the community!
- Login to BlazerPulse and edit your profile to include causes you most care about and skills you can apply through volunteerism.
- Register for a volunteer opportunity.
- Donate unused food and hygiene items to Blazer Kitchen.
- Explore service-related student organizations on the Engage organization directory.
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Healthy Living
Live a healthy lifestyle!
- Learn about campus community expectations by reviewing the Student Code of Conduct
- Download the BWell+ app for mental health and self-care resources.
- Explore student organizations related to health & wellness on the Engage organization directory
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Inclusive Communities
Engage in building an inclusive campus culture!
- Explore student organizations related to diversity & inclusion on the Engage organization directory
- Check out this list of books and resources
- Visit the Civil Rights Museum and the Civil Rights walking trails