During the first few months of a semester, students can accumulate more questions about life as a Blazer than they had when they started.
Read below to discover resources for financial aid assistance, mental health, career prep and more.
One Stop Student Services
One Stop Student Services, located on the first floor of the Hill Student Center, is a student’s best starting point for almost anything, from ONE Card issues to questions about financial aid or scholarships.
At One Stop, students can change addresses or phone numbers in person, check on the status of their financial aid, find out more about work-study programs, learn about credit equivalencies, get an official academic transcript, change their major or learn about on- and off-campus housing options, among many other things. A list is online.
Student Counseling Services and Student Health Services
Students seeking mental help or resiliency resources or working interpersonal or family issues can get assistance at Student Counseling Services, located in the Learning Resource Center. SCS provides individual and group in-person and virtual mental health services, prevention and outreach programming, crisis and emergency support. They also offer gender transition services and advocate for safe and inclusive learning environments in the university community. See a full list of services online.
Student Health Services is an appointment-based clinic for primary and specialty care, including sports medicine, nutrition and sexual and reproductive health. Located on Ninth Avenue South, appointments can be made online or by calling 205-934-3580.
UAB Career Center
College is a time for figuring out the future — and if students have questions about which direction they should take, the UAB Career Center, also located in the Hill Student Center, can help guide them to an answer.
The office hosts job fairs and maintains Handshake, which connects UAB students with part- and full-time jobs, internships and cooperative learning opportunities on and off campus. Students can also make appointments with a career advisor for personalized advice. Learn more online.
Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center
Students who need a boost in a particular class can visit the Vulcan Materials Academic Success Center, a supportive environment for students that provides tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic advising, success advising, workshops and study hours.
VMASC is located Sterne Library 222; make an appointment online for advising or tutoring.
University Writing Center
The UWC, located in Sterne Library 175, provides in-person and virtual writing help at any stage of the process, whether its brainstorming ideas for a history paper, revising a personal statement or editing a lab report.
Specialized services
From its international students to its off-campus residents, UAB prioritizes all of its students and offers a variety of specialized resources for different student groups.
- Disability Support Services
Located in the Hill Student Center, DSS works with students who have disabilities to provide reasonable accommodations and ensure an accessible campus experience. - Student Assistance and Support
Located in Hill Student CenterSuite 303, SAS operates Blazer Kitchen at the Hill Student Center, one of UAB’s on-campus food pantry locations, as well as the Student in Distress referral process, and works to support students through life challenges and connect them with support. - International Student and Scholar Services
Located on the second floor of Sterne Library, ISSS advises international students and assists visiting international faculty and scholars on immigration, federal and state taxation and orientation to the UAB and Birmingham communities. - Student Multicultural and Diversity Programs
Home to groups like the Blazer Male Excellence Networkand the Social Justice Advocacy Council, SMDP also offers LGBTQ resources and aims to promote a supportive, inclusive and equitable campus culture that embraces and celebrates UAB’s diverse community. Find them in Hill Student CenterSuite 311. - Off-Campus Student and Family Engagement
The Office of Family Engagement works to strength the relationship between parents and family members of current students and UAB through programming, critical resources and regular communication.
Off-Campus Student Engagement fosters student learning and development through programming and initiatives designed to serve and retain off-campus students. The Off-Campus Student Lounge is in Hill Student CenterSuite 140. - Veterans Services
Located in Hill Student CenterSuite 313, the office assists veterans, service members, dependents and survivors in capitalizing on military educational benefits, such as finding scholarships, and promotes a successful transition into an academic setting. - Commission on the Status of Women
Housed within the Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, CSS advocates for gender inclusion and equity by supporting and improving opportunities for women on campus, from students to employees. Representatives from across campus are available to listen to thoughts, concerns and ideas.