Chapter 2 | Student Advising and Career Services
2.1 Career Services
Location: Student Services Building
Phone: (256) 824-6741
Career Services support students and alumni by providing career coordinators who offer complete career services, including resume review, interview preparation, networking assistance, and experiential learning opportunities through co-ops and internships. Contact a career coordinator to make an appointment.
Charger Path is your online career management system. All currently enrolled students are provided with an account during the first week of classes each semester; login instructions are sent to your UAH email address. All positions that are posted through Career Services can be found on Charger Path, including co-ops, internships, on- and off-campus positions, and full-time opportunities for graduates.
2.2 Student Success Center
Location: Salmon Library, First Floor
Phone: (256) 824-2478
The Student Success Center (SSC) provides peer-led academic support programs that offer an opportunity to engage in course content and build skills through one-on-one and group sessions. SSC services include the Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) Program and the Tutoring Programs. Virtual resources are available through the SSC website and the SSC course in Canvas that includes helpful videos and downloadable handouts.
Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program
The PASS Program provides academic support for students enrolled in courses that are considered historically difficult. PASS provides an active learning environment that focuses on both practicing course content and developing study and learning strategies for the course. Sessions are offered several times a week outside of class and are led by UAH students who have successfully completed the course and are trained to facilitate group learning.
Tutoring Programs
The Tutoring Programs consist of Academic Coaching, Content Tutoring, Drop-In Tutoring, and Writing Tutoring. The goal of the Tutoring Programs is to work with UAH students not only on content but also on study and learning strategies so that students can become independent learners. The programs provide academic support to students in-person and online through one-on-one and small-group sessions led by current UAH students.
2.3 Academic Success Advocacy Program
Location: Student Services Building, Suite 200
Phone: 256-824-ASAP (2727)
Email: asap@uah.edu
Schedule an Appointment: https://academicsuccessadvocates.youcanbook.me/
ASAP works 1:1 with students who are new to UAH to develop the skills, habits, and tools to be successful in college and in life. Advocates also partner with students who are managing complex personal or academic circumstances or find themselves off-track to graduate. Most students meet with an advocate every other week. Through our work with you and other students, we aim to increase the number of students who graduate from UAH.
2.4 Advising
2.4.1 Academic Advising
Academic Advising is available to students in each of the colleges:
Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (MOR 131, 256-824-2867)
Business Administration (BAB 102, 256-824-6787)
Education (WIL 149, 256-824-5389)
Engineering (ENG 157, 256-824-6877)
Nursing (NUR 227, 256-824-6447)
Science (MSB C 206, 256-824-2505)
Honors College (FFH 113C, 256-824-6451)
Professional and Continuing Studies (WIL 103, 256-824-4430)
Exploratory Advising (MOR 278Q, 256-824-6673)
A conference with an advisor might focus on any of the following topics:
Academic Decision-Making
Advisors may help students understand their purpose and goals at UAH, where they are going and how to get there. Advisors give accurate and clear information on which to base academic decisions. They can also help with any academic policies and appeals procedures.
Curriculum Direction
Advisors may outline what courses and programs students need to fulfill a professional or vocational goal, or suggest possible directions based on completed course work. Advisors and faculty members can also provide information on graduate school requirements.
Indecision Resolution
Advisors may help plan course selections in general education requirements that may apply to several possible majors. Careful course selection allows more options and more time to decide on a career goal.
Pre-Professional Planning
Students interested in law, medical, and other professional schools may receive guidance on course planning and receive help with professional school applications and the interview process.
2.4.2 Specialized Advising
Pre-Health Professions Advising:
Location: Shelby Center for Science and Technology, Room 146; enter through SST 129
Phone: (256) 824-2394
https://www.uah.edu/science/pre-health
Specialized Advising for Pre-Health students takes place in the Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising. The office works with students interested in pursuing a career in a healthcare profession. The Pre-Health areas that are covered are Medical, Dental, Veterinary Medicine, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Optometry, Physician Assistant, Chiropractic, and Public Health. (*This office does not work with Nursing students please see the College of Nursing advisor at https://www.uah.edu/academic-advising)
All Pre-Health Students should seek Academic Advising from an Advisor in their respective College to ensure that they are taking the proper courses to complete their degree program. Students should also meet with an Office of Pre-Health Professions Advising Pre-Health Professions Advisor or Peer Advisor to ensure that they are aware of the proper courses needed for professional school, the timeline for applying, extracurricular requirements, as well as any additional information that is beneficial to the applicant. Workshops are held throughout the semester to help students prepare to apply for their professional pre-health program and to provide professional development opportunities for Pre-Health students at UAH. Students should review the Pre-Health information on the website at https://www.uah.edu/science/pre-health to stay up-to-date with any changes.
2.4.3 Exploratory Advising
Location: Morton Hall, Room 278Q
Phone: (256) 824-6673
https://www.uah.edu/exploratory-advising
At UAH, students who have declared a college or major, and those who are changing majors within a college, are advised by college-specific advisors within the respective colleges. Students who are undecided about their initial major, non- degree students, and those who are changing majors across colleges will be advised by an Exploratory Advisor.
2.5 Honors College
Location: Frank Franz Hall 104
Phone: (256) 824-6450
Email: honors@uah.edu
The Honors College provides campus-wide academic enrichment to high-achieving undergraduate students in all majors and disciplines. The Honors College fosters excellence in critical thinking, personal creativity, intellectual development, and independent research. To earn the Honors Diploma, students must complete 24 hours of Honors Credit along with a Capstone Project, typically a research thesis. The Honors Certificate requires 12 hours of Honors Credit and a Capstone Project. These hours usually replace hours students would already take in General Education and their major, so the Honors Diploma typically requires very little extra coursework.
The Honors College offers courses that are stimulating and challenging. Many Honors course offerings are through Honors sections taught in regular departments, so students should check the catalog course listings for each department. Honors students need to be advised by the Honors Advisor. All courses offered for Honors credit each semester are also listed on the Honors website. Other courses include special interdisciplinary seminars, opportunities for internships, independent study and research, including the opportunity to work closely with faculty on the required Honors Thesis.
Admission is based upon a holistic review of candidates that considers high school transcripts, test scores, activities, leadership, and application essays. Minimum requirements are a 28 ACT and a 3.5 GPA. In special cases, because of the holistic review, students who fall below the minimum standards may be accepted. Currently enrolled UAH and transfer students with a college GPA of 3.25 or higher may apply. Any student interested in determining his or her eligibility should contact the Honors College.
Participating students also benefit from the interaction the Honors College affords with other talented and highly motivated students. Honors housing is available in Frank Franz Hall. The Honors College also offers additional benefits to students, such as enjoyable extracurricular activities, a mentoring program for incoming Honors freshmen, personal advisement, community service projects, and leadership opportunities.
2.6 Charger 360
https://www.uah.edu/charger360
The Charger 360 program is coordinated by the Office of the Dean of Students and uses Maxient software to manage the referral records. Through Maxient, we are able to centralize reporting and record keeping on disciplinary, academic success and attendance, person of concern, and discrimination/Title IX issues. Maxient helps us connect important information related to community members' conduct and well-being to provide coordinated support for success.
2.7 Dean of Students Office
Location: Charger Union, suite 223
Phone: (256) 824-6700
The Dean of Students Office at UAH creates opportunities for students to engage in a diverse community of learners characterized by a supportive campus environment that encourages individual growth and development. This mission is accomplished through comprehensive programs and services focused on student learning and success. These programs and services include:
Office of Student Ethics and Education
The Office of Student Ethics and Education at UAH helps ensure the health and safety of all students through the fair and impartial administration of the student code of conduct. Through the judicial process, students will understand their obligation for responsible behavior.
Fraternity and Sorority Life
The Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life at UAH enhances the collegiate experience and personal development for students through community service, philanthropy, scholarship, and social interaction.
Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life strives to create an inclusive student centered environment that provides intentional programming to promote, as well as create opportunities for civic engagement, involvement, leadership, learning and success, preparing students for a diverse and ever-changing world.
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center at UAH provides easily accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare for students through a variety of educational and medical programs and services.
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center at UAH provides specialized professional services designed to support the educational process and to assist students in their personal and social development.
University Recreation
University Recreation offers the UAH community a chance to build camaraderie and character though active participation at the University Fitness Center (UFC), club sports, competitive intramural leagues, and outdoor recreation.
Event Services
Event Services offers a variety of rooms perfect for small gatherings or larger events up to 400 people, so it's easy to find the right space for your needs. Event Services is excited to host your event and our facilities are open for reservations from registered student groups, UAH departments, and off-campus groups.
2.8 Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Location: Charger Union, suite 223
Phone: (256) 625-9130 or (256) 372-4023
General Information: www.goarmy.com/rotc/index.jsp
Specific Information: www.uah.edu/rotc
ROTC is a cooperative program contractually agreed to by the U.S. Army and the university as a means of providing the U.S. Army with highly qualified and motivated young men and women with leadership potential. Full-time students enrolled at UAH may participate in ROTC under a cross-enrollment program between UAH and Alabama A&M. The curriculum is established by the Department of the Army to support the pre-commissioning education requirements of Army officers. The program is divided into two parts, a Basic and an Advanced Course.
Basic Course
The Basic Course is normally taken during the freshman and sophomore years of college. Students enrolled in the Basic Course are under no military service obligation for participation. Basic Course students study leadership, time management, critical thinking, problem solving, self-discipline, Army history, organization, and structure.
Students who miss some, or all, of the basic course may be eligible to attend a summer leadership course called Basic Camp.
Basic Camp is a 32-day training event designed to introduce Cadets to the Army. The objective is to develop Cadet leadership skills and train them on individual and junior leader tasks to develop and reinforce Warrior Ethos and our Army Values. Basic Camp provides the critical thinking skills necessary to succeed in ROTC, and, ultimately, the Army. Basic Camp Cadets graduate the course prepared to lead at the team (3-4 Cadets) and squad (9-13 Cadets) level.
*Students who have completed basic training are exempt from Basic Camp. They may receive placement credit for some, or all, of the ROTC basic course.
Advanced Course
The Advanced Course provides additional military training for students who have successfully completed the Basic Course or equivalent military training. The Advanced Course concentrates on the practical application of Army leadership principles in a military environment in preparation for commissioning after graduation. Students enrolled in the Advanced Course who have signed a contract with the Army incur an obligation for military service after graduation. In addition, contracted students are required to attend additional military training during the summer.
Advanced Camp is a 35-day training event designed to develop a Cadet’s critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and to forge them into tough, adaptable leaders who can thrive in ambiguous and complex environments. Cadets are evaluated on their ability to lead at the Squad and Platoon levels, both in garrison and tactical environments. Cadets are mentally and physically tested during a 12-day consequence driven field training exercise that replicates a combat training center rotation. Successful completion of the Advanced Camp is a prerequisite for commissioning.
Eligibility Requirements
A. General Enrollment Requirements
To be enrolled in either the Basic or Advance Course, students must meet the following minimum requirements:
1. Be enrolled and attending full time at UAH (graduate students may apply)
2. Be a least 17 years of age and not older than 32 years of age at the projected time of commissioning
3. Be a U.S. citizen
4. Be a good moral character (as evidenced by no record of civil convictions or disciplinary problems)
5. Have no more than 3 dependents
6. Meet Army medical and physical standards
7. Demonstrate proficiency in the English language (as evidenced by completing the English Comprehension Level Test)
B. Additional Requirements for Advanced Course Enrollment
1. Be enrolled full time at UAH
2. Have successfully completed the Basic Course or equivalent military training (as determined by the Professor of Military Science)
3. Have a cumulative GPA of 2.0 (out of 4.0 pts)
4. Demonstrate potential for leadership and further service in the U.S. Army (as determined by the Professor of Military Science)
5. Must obtain a passing score on the Army Physical Fitness Test (ACFT) and every semester thereafter.
Simultaneous Membership Program (SMP): Allows a Cadet to serve in either the U.S. Army Reserve or Army National Guard while also completing ROTC requirements. Once you complete ROTC, then you will commission as an officer. SMP Cadets serve as Officer Trainees in the Reserve or National Guard while completing college and earn Reserve/Guard pay and benefits in addition to Army ROTC allowances.
2.9 Instructional and Testing Services
Location: Wilson Hall, room 225
Phone: (256) 824-6725
The Office of Instructional Testing Services administers tests pertaining to UAH students only. Testing Services administers deferred final exams, professor approved make-up exams, ETS Major Field Tests and proctoring for local online learners. Testing Services also administers extended time and reduced distraction accommodated tests for UAH students registered with Disability Support Services (DSS).
Students are required to register online for Online Learning proctoring. Students requiring accommodation must contact Disability Support Services (DSS) 256-824-1997 to have a Letter of Accommodation administered prior to testing.
Students must have exam times approved by professor prior to contacting Testing Services for an appointment.
All fee based, certification and proctoring for students attending other universities are administered with Testing and Certification Services located in Wilson Hall Rm 214, 256-824-6373.
Academic placement exams are determined through corresponding department and proctored in Testing Services as requested.
2.10 Testing and Certification Services
Location: Wilson Hall, room 214
Phone: (256) 824-6373
https://www.uah.edu/education/testing-services
UAH Testing and Certification Services is in the College of Professional and Continuing Studies and administers tests pertaining to undergraduate and graduate admission tests, professional certification tests and other tests by special request.
Tests offered include: American College Test (ACT) and ACT On-Campus Testing, Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Graduate Record Examination Subject Tests (GRE Subject), College Level Examination Program (CLEP), HESI A2 Nursing Entrance Exam, professional certification examinations, including Pearson Vue, and proctored examinations for students attending other institutions and for the community.
UAH Testing and Certification Services does NOT administer the following examinations: GED, GMAT, GRE General Test, MCAT, LSAT, APTTP, or PRAXIS. Students needing to take one of these tests should contact the test company directly to determine local testing centers.
2.11 International Student and Scholar Services
Office of International Services
Location: Student Services Building, room 218
Email: isss@uah.edu
Phone: (256) 824-6055
The Office of International Services (OIS) advisors are committed advocates for the international community on the UAH campus and provide a safe and confidential setting where individuals can receive assistance regarding their needs and concerns. The office’s primary responsibility is to assist F Visa students, UAH-sponsored J Visa students and scholars, and individuals sponsored by UAH for employment purposes and their dependents with the myriad of processes required to be enrolled as a student or hired as an employee of UAH. UAH recognizes the importance of balancing responsibility to the institution, to international students, to faculty and scholars, and to the appropriate government agencies. To that end, the office strives to be a buffer between UAH-sponsored employees, researchers, and students, and a highly complex government bureaucracy.
OIS ensures the university is SEVIS-compliant and that F students and J students and scholars have appropriate information and guidance necessary to maintain their status in the U.S. It also oversees the UAH J Exchange Visitor Program. The office seeks to promote increased understanding of the immigration system and multiple immigration classifications of UAH students, scholars, and faculty by the campus community and provides relevant information, guidance, and resources as needed. OIS staff are advocates for international students, faculty, and staff, and support other campus offices to ensure that the needs of the international community are considered during the development of university policies and procedures.
2.12 Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Location: Student Services Building, Room 218
Email: diversity@uah.edu
Phone: (256) 824-2332
The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion's (ODEI) fundamental mission is to facilitate the development, implementation and incorporation of programs, policies and practices that advance the educational benefits that flow from a diverse administration, faculty, staff and student body. Programmatic initiatives promote, cultivate and support respect for differences of culture, socioeconomic status, religion, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, race and ethnicity. ODEI actively supports a core value of the University-Inclusiveness and Diversity – and is committed to a campus environment that honors the individual, celebrates differences and fosters equal opportunities.
ODEI creates and supports an optimal learning and working environment through diverse collaborations that focus on EEO concerns, Affirmative Action directives and reporting, Title IX initiatives and campus and community diversity outreach programming. ODEI incentives, rewards, and supports efforts to advance academic and community endeavors that enhance diversity across the UAH campus and in the surrounding communities and public it serves.