• Complete the pre-orientation Canvas course before you attend Blazer Beginnings (available 3 weeks before your orientation date) – you won’t be able to register for classes unless you have completed all modules no later than noon CT the day before your orientation begins.
  • Review your Blazer Beginnings schedule.
  • Take Course Placement Assessments. If you have not earned college-level math or English credit above the remedial level, you are required to take an assessment to determine course placement. The deadline to take your course placement assessments is two weeks prior to your Blazer Beginnings orientation session.
    • If you reserve your spot for Blazer Beginnings orientation less than two weeks before the orientation date you are attending, you should complete your required assessments as soon as possible.
  • Request a final high school transcript as soon as your final grades have posted from your high school.
  • Submit final, official college transcripts for all dual and concurrent enrollment courses. Dual/concurrent enrollment coursework cannot be transferred from a high school transcript.
  • Send AP/IB scores to UAB.
  • Submit a photo for your ONE Card prior to your orientation date.
  • Activate your BlazerID by clicking "Activate Accounts" on the left-hand menu, logging in, and clicking "Activate!"
  • Change your major at least 1 week before your orientation (if necessary).
  • Find out what to bring with you to orientation.
  • Get your questions answered with our Orientation FAQs.
  • Review a comprehensive checklist for accepted students.
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