Get closer to becoming a Blazer
by completing your enrollment checklist.

THE CORE FOUR

The core four steps are required of all incoming freshmen and should be completed in the order shown.

Step 1. Activate BlazerID

To activate your BlazerID, you will need your student number, which can be found in your acceptance letter and email.

Activate BlazerID

Step 2. Pay the Freshman Enrollment Deposit

All incoming freshmen are required to pay a non-refundable $200 Freshman Enrollment Deposit to secure a place in the entering class. For questions and more information, please refer to the freshman enrollment deposit policy.

Step 3. Reserve a Spot for Orientation

Blazer Beginnings, UAB’s orientation program, is required for all incoming freshmen. During this two-day event, you’ll register for classes, learn about support services, meet other students, and much more.

Step 4. Apply for Housing

All incoming freshmen are required to live on campus during their first year. Freshmen are housed in the heart of campus, convenient to academic buildings, dining, libraries, and everything fun.

Application opens in November.

ADDITIONAL ENROLLMENT STEPS

 

Apply for Financial Aid

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid provides you with opportunities to receive federal loans, grants, and work study. Complete the FAFSA as early as possible and send your application to UAB using code 001052.

FAFSA will be available in December.

 

Accept Scholarship Offer

Students who were offered a UAB Merit Scholarship should accept their scholarship in BSMART as soon as possible but no later than May 1.

Scholarship awarding begins October 1.

 

Accept Honors College Offer

Students who received a UAB Honors College offer should accept it as soon as possible but no later than May 1. Students interested in applying to a specialized program should submit the specialized program application by the priority deadline on February 1.

 

Accept Early Acceptance to Graduate School Offer

Students who received an Early Acceptance to Graduate School offer should accept it as soon as possible but no later than May 1.

 

Take the Math Placement Assessment

Students who have not earned college-level math credit above the remedial level are required to take the math assessment to determine course placement. Some exceptions apply — see if you meet the exception criteria.

Deadline: Two weeks prior to your Blazer Beginnings orientation session.

 

Take the English Placement Survey and Writing Sample

Students who have not earned credit for English Composition (EH 101) with a grade of C or better must take the English Placement Survey and Writing Sample. Some exceptions apply — see if you meet the exception criteria.

Deadline: Two weeks prior to your Blazer Beginnings orientation session.

 

Submit Your Immunizations

You are required to show proof of these immunizations:

  • MMR (measles, mumps, and rubella)
  • Tdap (tetanus and diphtheria)
  • meningococcal
  • varicella

You must also be screened for tuberculosis, and School of Nursing and School of Health Professions students may need additional immunizations.

Before you get any new vaccinations, log in to the UAB Patient Portal and check your immunization requirements. Immunization records for Alabama residents that are already on file with the state registry are added automatically. If you are an Alabama resident with questions about immunizations, contact a medical clearance associate through the Patient Portal.

 

Submit Health Insurance

Full-time students must show proof of health insurance coverage. Don’t have private coverage? Then you’ll be enrolled automatically in UAB’s Student Health Insurance Plan. The premium will be added to your student account unless you submit a waiver indicating proof of personal insurance coverage.

Students who have qualifying insurance coverage will log in to the Patient Portal to submit their proof of insurance, which can be found on your insurance card.

Mailing Address

UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions
BOX 99
1720 2nd Ave S
Birmingham, AL 35294-2936

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