New Student Pre-Registration Sessions
VMASC Advising is excited to offer virtual group sessions to support our new students with class registration! If you've received your first-term course plan and have been cleared to pre-register by your VMASC Academic Advisor, these sessions are a great way to build your first-semester schedule before attending Blazer Beginnings.
Pre-Orientation Requirements
Students prepare for pre-orientation advising by completing the following items:
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Pre-Orientation Modules in Canvas
Incoming students are required to complete Blazer Beginnings pre-orientation modules that cover essential programs and services at UAB. Within these modules, you are provided with essential information related to the university, support services and engagement, and the Blazer Core.
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New Student Pre-Registration Questionnaire
Your advisor will use the information you provide to advise on courses.
- Placement Assessments
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Check your UAB Email
After completing the Pre-Orientation course and Pre-Registration Form, you will receive information on class registration from your academic advisor.
Important Note: Your UAB email account will be activated 1-2 days after completing the orientation modules in Canvas.
Anatomy of A Degree
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What is the Blazer Core?
Learn more about the Blazer Core, its requirements, and its courses. Please Note: some majors and academic tracks require specific Blazer Core courses. Your advisor will share more about this at orientation.
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First Year Experience
FYE understands that entering college is a formative and multifaceted experience. Our office is available to provide holistic support by connecting students with academic and social resources across campus. FYE aims to facilitate experiences that empower new scholars and encourage the pursuit of lifelong learning.
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Graduation Planning System (GPS)
GPS is the online academic planning tool used at UAB that helps you and your academic advisor review your progress toward degree completion. GPS automatically populated the Blazer Core Curriculum requirements for all undergraduate students, we well as those for your intended major. Prior coursework received and processed will also appear here.
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Undergraduate Major Index
Review the undergraduate curriculum of major programs offered at UAB to learn more about the course requirements and mapping for your major(s) of interest.
Class Registration
It is important for students to complete all pre-orientation requirements before registering for classes. Once you have completed these steps, your academic advisor will provide you with a suggested course plan. We look forward to working with you!
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Pre-Register for Classes
Register for classes through BlazerNET by clicking on the "Registration" link in the green ribbon, then from the Registration menu click the "Add, Drop, or Withdraw from Classes” tab. Students are expected to register for classes before attending orientation. Instructions for class registration are available in the Canvas course.
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Verify your class schedule
To verify class schedule, from BlazerNET, follow these steps:
- Click on the "Registration" link in the green ribbon.
- Click on "Student Detail Schedule" or "Week at a Glance."
- Registration Support
Additional Steps and Resources
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Attend in-person Blazer Beginnings
To ensure a smooth start to your college journey, it’s important that you attend your scheduled Blazer Beginnings orientation in full. Participation in the two-day program is required – missing any part could result in your class schedule being dropped.
- Submit Your Immunizations
- Submit Proof of Health Insurance
- Send Final Transcripts
- Resources
New Student Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
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When will I be advised?
Students will start receiving communications from academic advising after completing the necessary academic pre-enrollment steps, which include registering for Blazer Beginnings, completing the required online modules in Canvas, and submitting their Pre-Registration Advising Questionnaire. Students who do not complete the orientation modules and Pre-Registration Advising Questionnaire will be advised at Blazer Beginnings.
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How will I be advised?
Pre-Orientation advising is primarily conducted via email for one-on-one communications and virtual group sessions for general registration assistance.
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What are the benefits of being advised prior to attending Orientation?
Early academic advising and course registration can increase the likelihood of creating your ideal first-semester schedule. By registering early, you’ll know what your fall semester looks like in advance of attending Blazer Beginnings Orientation. This allows you to fully immerse yourself in the experience and events of your in-person Blazer Beginnings Orientation session without the added stress of course registration.
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When will I register for courses?
Students may register for their courses after they receive their first semester course plan from their VMASC Advisor. Full registration access will be available immediately.
Students who have not registered for classes before attending orientation, as well as those with questions about their class schedule, will be able to register or make adjustments to their schedule on Day 2 of Blazer Beginnings.
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How will my AP/IB/CLEP scores equate to UAB credit?
The Office of Undergraduate Admissions maintains a table of the UAB credit you may receive for high scores on Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate (IB) exams.
Be sure to request that the testing agency send official AP/IB credit directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. The AP code for UAB is 1856.
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How will courses I’ve taken at other institutions equate to courses at UAB?
Consult the Transfer Equivalency Database provided by the University Registrar.
Be sure to submit official, sealed transcripts for all college coursework completed at previous institutions to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
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What happens if I don’t attend Blazer Beginnings Orientation after I am registered for classes?
Students who pre-registered for classes but do not attend on their orientation date will be dropped from their class schedule by the Registrar if no attempt to contact New Student Programs is made within 14 days of the missed orientation date.
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What if I have questions about advising before my orientation session?
The majority of academic advising questions will be answered throughout the orientation modules and various sessions. All newly admitted students will have time to meet with their academic advisor on the 2nd day of their scheduled orientation session.
Academic Advisors provide course recommendations to students who have satisfied their pre-orientation requirements of the university.
Questions about remaining orientation requirements should be directed to
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