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UAB Student Affairs: Student Support Resources

UAB Student Affairs is here to support your success—academically, personally, and professionally. Explore our top student services below, organized by your needs:

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Career Services

Explore careers, build your resume, and land the job you want.

🔗 UAB Career Center

  • Career coaching and mock interviews
  • Resume and cover letter reviews
  • Internship and job search support
  • Blazer Job Board (through Handshake)

Mental Health & Counseling

Prioritize your emotional well-being with confidential, compassionate care.

🔗 Counseling Services

  • Individual and group therapy
  • Workshops and support groups
  • Emergency mental health resources
  • Referrals and assessments

Medical & Health Assistance

Access high-quality health care right on campus.

🔗 Student Health Services

  • Routine health exams and vaccinations
  • Women's health, STI testing, and more
  • Telehealth Services
  • Pharmacy and insurance information

Food Insecurity Support

No Blazer should go hungry—support is available.

🔗 Student Assistance & Support

  • Free food pantries & meal assistance
  • Guidance on applying for SNAP and other aid
  • Emergency financial support

Housing Support

On-campus housing or off-campus living—UAB has you covered.

🔗 Housing & Residence Life

  • Residence halls and living-learning communities
  • Housing contracts and move-in support

🔗 Off-Campus Student Services

  • Off-campus rental guidance
  • Family and commuter resources

Disability Support Services

Supporting equal access for all Blazers.

🔗 Disability Support Services

  • Academic accomodations
  • Housing and testing modifications
  • Accessible campus navigation
  • Advocacy and support

Veteran & Military Support

Specialized resources for military-connected students.

🔗 Veteran Services

  • VA education benefits
  • Academic and career support
  • Community-building and mentorship
  • Deployment and reentry assistance

Wellness & Recreation

Stay active and balanced with state-of-the-art facilities.

🔗 University Recreation

  • Fitness classes and personal training
  • Aquatics and intramural sports
  • Adventure recreation trips
  • Wellness coaching

Dining Services

Delicious, flexible dining options for every schedule and need.

🔗 UAB Campus Dining

  • Meal plans and Dragon Cash
  • Locations and hours
  • Dietary needs and allegen info
  • Sustainability initiatives

Engagement & Enrichment

Get involved, build leadership skills, and find your community.

🔗 Student Involvement & Leadership

  • Student organizations & Greek life
  • Leadership development programs
  • Events and volunteer opportunities
  • Inclusion and diversity initiatives

Additional Student Assistance

Facing a challenge? We're here to help.

🔗 Student Assistance & Support

  • Emergency aid and referrals
  • Absence notifications and faculty coordination
  • Problem-solving support for life and academics

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Student Success Stories

Elise Weatherly: Building Strength, Lifting Others

Elise Weatherly: Building Strength, Lifting Others

Molecular motor proteins are tiny engines inside our cells, carrying life forward step by step. For Elise Weatherly, they’re not only the focus of her Ph.D. research, but also the perfect metaphor for the kind of leader she has become at UAB. “Motor proteins move things forward,” she says. “That’s what I want to do - help people get to where they need to be.”

Demarcus Davis: Barriers Broken, Dreams Fulfilled
Yonica Marbury: Cultivating a Sustainable Future
Hycall Brooks: Finding Courage within a Culture of Care
Maisie Davis: Designing Campus Impact through Collaboration

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  • Building Strength, Lifting Others
    Molecular motor proteins are tiny engines inside our cells, carrying life forward step by step. For Elise Weatherly, they’re not only the focus of her Ph.D. research, but also the perfect metaphor for the kind of leader she has become at UAB. Read more...
  • Feel Your Best Campaign: Gratitude
    Last year, UAB Student Affairs launched the Feel Your Best campaign to promote holistic wellbeing and encourage students to build daily habits that support their physical, mental and emotional health. Read more...    
  • Tune in to EPISODE ONE of STUDY BREAK with SEE!
    Student Engagement & Enrichment at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, in cvonjuctions with Student Media, has released episode one of Study Break, a new student-success–driven podcast designed to support, encourage, and empower Blazers in their academic and personal journeys. Read more...    
  • Designing Campus Impact through Collaboration
    Maisie Davis still remembers the first time she spotted another student wearing her T-shirt. “I’ve walked up to people and said, ‘I made that!’” she laughs. “But after a few confused looks, I realized it was better to just smile to myself.” Read more...
  • Finding Courage within a Culture of Care
    The first table Hycall Brooks saw at ConnectFest was Student Media. It was serendipity. He had transferred to UAB after his freshman year - Atlanta had proven too expensive Read more...
  • Student Affairs Offers Pop-Up Sensory Room During Finals Week (Dec. 8-12)
    The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Hill Student Center and Disability Support Services (DSS) will offer a pop-up sensory room for students during final exams, providing a calming space for those who may feel overwhelmed during the end-of-semester rush.  Read more...

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