1. Who helps me decide which courses to take?
Some graduate programs have a mandatory core currciculum. Your advisor or graduate program director will advise you about courses. Make an appointment to see your advisor or graduate program director as soon as possible. All student advising is offered through each academic department; The Graduate School does not provide academic advising services.
2. If I was admitted on a contingency, how do I resolve this issue?
Graduate students admitted on contingency have until the end of the first enrolled semester to resolve any contingencies. Official transcripts, official test scores, official degree statements, required course completion, etc. are examples of contingencies that must be resolved before the end of the first enrolled semester. If the contingency is not resolved by the end of the first enrolled semester, a hold will be put on your registration until the contingency is resolved; this means that you will not be able to register for courses your second semester.
(http://www.uab.edu/graduate/UAB_Grad_Handbook)
3. If I was admitted as a "conditional adit", how do I clear my conditional status?
Students admitted as a "conditional admit" are required to attain a B average in their first 12 semester hours of graduate coursework attempted. Failure to do so will result in dismissal from the Graduate School.
(http://www.uab.edu/graduate/UAB_Grad_Handbook)
4. What happens if I am dismissed/suspended from the Graduate School?
After a student has been dismissed from the Graduate School, no new application for admission (either as a degree-seeking or a non-degree student) will be considered until at least two semesters have passed. To be readmitted, applicants must present convincing evidence to the faculty and the Graduate School dean that a substantial improvement has occurred so that it is probable that the applicant can now perform at the required level in graduate work.
(http://www.uab.edu/graduate/UAB_Grad_Handbook)
5. What are important deadlines I need to know regarding graduation?
Please visit the Graduate School website for information regarding deadlines.
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=25091
6. Why am I being charged for health insurance?
Participation in the Health Insurance Program is required for all international students; for students in the Schools of Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Optometry, Health Related Professions, Public Health, and students in the following programs: Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology. The only exception is for a student in these areas to submit a waiver to Student Health and show proof of health insurance. Contact Student Health at 205-934-3580 or http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=91405.
7. How can I become eligible for in-state tuition?
To be eligible for in-state tuition, you must apply for residency reclassification. You do this by completing the Change of Residency application and attaching a personal statement [What does the personal statement need to say?] and all documentary evidence. Documentary evidence might be . . . . . [some examples please.] The documentary evidence should substantiate information contained in your personal statement and your responses to the questions in this application.
http://www.uab.edu/graduate/apply/acrobat/residency.pdf
8. I want to change my program. What do I do?
First, speak with the desired program [Should we say “graduate program director of the program you want to enter”?] to determine if you are eligible. If you are eligible, complete and submit the Change of Program form
(http://www.uab.edu/graduate/apply/acrobat/change.pdf) to the UAB Graduate School.
9. How do I change my personal contact information?
Visit the ACCESS Student Information System
(http://students.uab.edu/academics/show.asp?durki=4982) to make changes to your address. If you need to change your name, bring your photo identification to Registration/Academic Records at 207 Hill University Center.
10. Where do I park?
You must have a parking permit to park in campus lots. Contact Transportation Services at 205-934-3513 for additional information. Here is the link for a campus parking map:
http://www.parking.uab.edu/map1.pdf
11. Where are my classes being held?
You will receive an e-mail from the Registrar’s Office informing you of your class room assignments. [Is there a time each semester this is done—3 weeks before classes begin? 2 weeks? Etc?] Here is a list of building abbreviations to help you locate your class:
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=84531 Here is a map to locate your building:
http://www.uab.edu/Campus_map/campus_map_names.html
12. What are tuition and fee rates?
Tuition and fee rates are subject to change each semester. For a current list of tuition and fee rates visit here:
http://students.uab.edu/academics/show.asp?durki=5558
13. When do classes begin?
The academic calendar shows deadlines set by the university, including when classes begin, payment deadlines, and final exam schedules. Click the following link to access the Academic Calendars:
https://studentaffairs.sass.uab.edu/calendar/search.asp?id=2
14. How do I check out materials from the libraries?
Students, faculty, and staff with a valid UAB identification card may check out items. For more information on Mervyn Sterne and Lister Hill Libraries, click the following link:
http://main.uab.edu/show.asp?durki=2009
15. Aside from financial aid, are there other ways to pay for tuition and fees?
Most graduate programs offer stipends, fellowships, and assistantships. For more information, contact your program director.
16. How many hours constitute full time graduate status?
9 semester hours.
17. How many hours constitute part time graduate status?
5 semester hours.
18. Can I transfer courses from another university?
Previously earned graduate credit that has not been applied toward another degree (either at UAB or elsewhere) is eligible for transfer into the student's current degree program. (Ordinarily no more than 12 semester hours of transfer credit can be applied to a degree program.) All transfers must be initiated by the student and require the approval of the graduate program director and the Graduate School Dean. An application for transfer of credit will not be considered until the student has completed at least six semester hours of graduate credit in the current UAB program and is in good academic standing. Once transfer credit has been accepted, it will be included in the calculation of the grade point average in the student's current UAB program. Graduate credit earned with a grade of B or above while a graduate student is in another accredited graduate school may be considered for transfer.
19. Where do I get an enrollment verification letter?
The Registrar’s Office located in the Hill University Center Room 207 or by calling 205-934-8222.
20. Can I audit graduate level courses?
Graduate students may audit courses available for graduate credit with the permission of the instructor and payment of appropriate fees. Courses taken for audit credit may not be counted toward the hours required for full-time status. Provided the instructor's requirements are met, the course will appear on the transcript with the notation AU and Zero (0) semester hour credit.
21. Can I repeat graduate level courses?
Graduate students may be allowed to repeat courses for graduate credit with the permission of the graduate advisor and graduate program director. All courses taken and all grades earned are permanently recorded on the student's transcript. The first time a student repeats a course s/he receives the grade earned. If a course is taken three or more times, all grades after the first are averaged. The Graduate School Records Office must be notified of the repeat at the time of registration. (The calculation using the repeat grade is not automatic).
22. Where can I get immunizations?
Graduate students can get immunizations at Student Health Services, the Jefferson County Health Department, or your personal physician.
23. If I live on campus, what safety precautions has UAB put in place?
The UAB Escort Service is available after dark to accompany students, faculty, and staff to any on-campus destination. UAB Housing and Residential Life has security procedures in place for on-campus residents. Click here for more information.
24. Where can I find a campus map? A current campus map can be found at http://students.uab.edu/academics/show.asp?durki=5305.