LATEST NEWS
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Got a question? Ask a Blazer!
Blazers are friendly and helpful folks. If you're a new student at UAB, you'll learn that quickly. Even though you've attended orientation this summer, navigating campus on your first days of classes can be overwhelming.
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Second-Year Experience program strives to beat the sophomore slump
Sophomores are in an odd place when they return for their second year of college. Freshmen classes are the focus of special welcoming initiatives, while third- and fourth-year students have likely discovered an academic path. Sophomores can find themselves rudderless and disengaged. That’s where UAB’s Second-Year Experience (SYE) program begins.
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Student Organizations are invited to volunteer for Move-In Day 2018
It’s that time of year again! Freshman Move-In Day is right around the corner, and this year’s freshman move-in day is scheduled for Saturday, August 25!
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Register for Second-Year Experience webinar to gain insight into supporting sophomore students
UAB’s Second-Year Experience program (SYE) will host a webinar highlighting data it has captured on how Universities can engage with sophomore students.
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Second-year students celebrate halfway there mark!
Second-Year Experience is proud to host the SYE Halfway There Celebration! This unique event welcomes UAB second-year students to come out and commemorate reaching the halfway mark to graduation.
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Are you ready for conference season?! Apply to be a Conference Assistant
Are you ready for conference season? Conference Assistant applications open Jan 31 at 8 a.m. and are due by Feb 21 at 5 p.m.
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Second-year Blazers close out the semester with social
Second-year students, it’s time to celebrate the end of an amazing semester! On Thursday, Nov. 30 from 4-6 p.m., don’t miss the Second Year Experience End of the Year Social at Wow Café American Grill and Wingery. Students are encouraged to come out, socialize, enjoy great food and mark the close of the Fall 2017 semester.
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Student Affairs gave students a big Blazer welcome
The Division of Student Affairs touched thousands of students during the first weeks of school with many thoughtful, data-informed events, programs and initiatives designed to set our new Blazers up for a successful school year.
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Residence Hall tutoring sessions make academic support more accessible to students
Student Housing and Residence Life, in partnership with the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center (VMASC), is bringing tutoring to the residence halls through “Study Squad”.
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Free block party scheduled for Friday, Sept. 1
UAB Housing and Residence Life along with UAB Student Media will host the Blazer Block Party on Friday, Sept. 1. Students are invited to enjoy entertainment from BlazeRadio’s own DJ Jul_YEEEn and Baby Chad while enjoying FREE pizza and ice cream sandwiches.
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What to expect the first year: Do's and don'ts according to UAB sophomores
The summer is coming to an end and your student’s college adventure is about to start. Although college is supposed to be a fun and exciting change, some incoming freshmen may experience stress, homesickness and other hard emotions during the transition.
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Student Affairs' first staff bake-off a sweet treat
The Student Affairs Dessert Bake-Off Competition presented by the Professional Development Committee was a huge success. The winner of the competition was Brandon Brown of Student Housing and Residence Life who made TwoMama’s Skillet Apple Pie. Brandon also won the People’s Choice Award.
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You are here… and so is everything else: Apply to Live On-Campus Again!
The housing application for Fall 2016/Spring 2017 will open for Spring 2016 housing residents on Monday, February 8 at noon and close on Friday, February 19 at 5:00 p.m.
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