Being successful in college requires planning, preparation, and hard work. Understanding what it takes to be successful is an important first step. Although the hard work is up to you, we're here to help you on your path to academic success at UAB!
Supplemental Instruction is an academic support program involving a series of weekly review sessions for students taking historically difficult courses. Sessions are designed to reinforce the content of the course while developing course-specific problem solving skills and test preparation strategies. Attendance in Supplemental Instruction sessions is voluntary and free of charge.
Peer Academic Coaching matches interested students with a trained peer coach for guidance on how to effectively study for UAB courses. Each session is tailored to a student's particular needs, but common topics addressed in a session may include knowing how to study, understanding your learning style, managing your time, reading effectively and taking notes, preparing for and taking tests, maximizing memory, setting goals and self-motivating, and using campus resources to get the academic results you desire. Students should bring class materials to the sessions to ensure you can implement new study techniques immediately.
Tutoring is available for select courses by appointment or on a drop-in basis in the natural sciences, social and behavioral sciences, foreign languages, business and engineering.
The UAB Peer Mentoring Program will keep first year students connected to the university and supported through their transition to UAB during the time immediately following Goin' Green New Student Orientation through the end of their first semester. After Orientation, freshmen will be assigned an experienced student or "mentor" to answer questions and lead thoughtful discussions regarding campus life, student transition and other UAB-related topics.
UAB's Jumpstart Program, held during the summer, offers incoming first year students an opportunity to complete English and mathematics courses necessary for progression toward completion of core courses.
UAB is committed to your academic success. In addition to the academic support programs offered through the Office for Student Academic Success, there are many individual tutoring options available.