On behalf of the Department of Student Housing and
Residential Life – WELCOME!! I hope your experience
with us will prove to be rewarding and fun. Living on-campus
at The University of Alabama at Birmingham is an exciting
part of your educational experience.
By choosing to live on-campus, you have guaranteed yourself
numerous opportunities for interpersonal growth and
learning. It is our intention to provide an environment that
is supportive and complementary of your academic pursuits.
You will meet a variety of new people, have chances to participate
in new activities, and experience a number of joyous
and sometimes sad occasions.
Our residence halls are more than a place to sleep and eat a
meal. I believe that by living on-campus you have become
a part of a community of students, staff, and faculty that will
enhance your educational, social, and cultural experiences.
But, you alone will determine the amount you learn by the
commitment you make to this process. I encourage you to
get involved by attending floor/hall programs, campus activities,
hall councils, cultural events, athletic competitions,
lecture series and pursuing many of the leadership opportunities
available.
The Department of Student Housing and Residential Life is
committed to provide an atmosphere in which appreciation
of the individual is nurtured, encouraged, and supported. By
becoming a member of the on-campus living community,
we are expecting that you be supportive and respectful of
your neighbors’ academic needs, as well as your own academic
goals. This handbook will help you to understand how
the residential halls function, how to utilize the services
available to you and how to take advantage of the many
opportunities provided. The policies and procedures contained
in this handbook and the UAB Student Housing
Contract have been established to support our unique position
of being a residential community within an academic
environment.
The Department of Student Housing and Residential Life is
committed to working with you to help you benefit from living
on-campus. Get involved, challenge yourself and others,
and make a difference. Best wishes for a great year!
Sincerely,
Marc Booker, Director
Student Housing and Residential Life
The UAB Inclusive Campus Commitment
I will strive to build an inclusive community at UAB. I believe that every student, faculty member and staff has the right to be treated with dignity, respect and self-worth. I will work to ensure that my behavior and my actions do not harass, make fun of anyone due to their race, gender, culture, faith, class, sexual orientation or any other differences. Although I know I am not perfect and I will make mistakes, I believe that it is my responsibility to act in a manner free of bias, exclusion and discrimination. I believe I have the power to build an inclusive UAB!