UAB is home to 348 student organizations that support a variety of interests. UAB supports the creation of student organizations whose purposes and activities enhance the social, cultural, recreational, and educational functions of the University.
Engage is the online community for UAB Students and student organizations to connect with opportunities to engage on campus, join and manage student organizations, and create an involvement resume.
251
Registered Student Organizations
21
Club Sports
48
University Funded Organizations
28
Fraternity & Sorority Life Organizations
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Requirements
UAB supports the creation of student organizations whose purposes and activities enhance the social, cultural, recreational, and educational functions of the University. Co-curricular involvement can be an important part of the educational and college experience. UAB believes that registered student organizations foster valuable experiences for students that often lead to significant learning and development. Registered student organizations are afforded access to campus resources, and in turn agree to comply with regulations and procedures established for the governance of student groups.
Registered Student Organization Requirements
There are five minimum requirements for an organization to register at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. These requirements include an appropriate name, the support of a faculty/staff advisor, minimum membership expectations, maintenance of an organization constitution, and compliance with the UAB Non-Discrimination Policy.
- Name:
- The name of the registered student organization cannot begin with “UAB” –the organization can state “at UAB” at the conclusion of their name. For example, the title must be phrased as “Wrestling Club at UAB.” UAB must be stated in the acronym form. Registrationswill be denied when The University of Alabama at Birmingham is spelled out. The name of the organization must be consistent on all organization documents and marketing materials, including but not limited to the organization’s constitution, social media sites, and print promotional materials.
- Faculty/Staff Advisor:
- An advisor must be a full-time faculty or a staff member at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Hospital personnel cannot serve as a faculty/staff advisor. National headquarters, national organization staff, or paid campus ambassadors cannot serve in the place of a faculty/staff advisor. The advisor will need to be added to the organization’s roster during the Engage registration process.
- The Advisor Verification Form is required for registered student organizations. Registration/Re-Registration will not be processed until the form is submitted. Advisors must login to Engage to complete the form.
- Membership:
- Student organizations must have at least five (5) members who are current UAB students. These members should be added to the roster through Engage registration.
- Constitution& Non-Discrimination Policy:
- Each organization is required to create and maintain an organizational constitution. This guiding document helps the organization create sustainable practices. The constitution must be uploaded during the Engage registration process.
- The organization’s constitution must include the current UAB Non-Discrimination Policy:
“The University of Alabama at Birmingham and (insert organization name) prohibits discrimination in admission, educational programs, and other student matters on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, disability unrelated to program performance, veteran status, or genetic or family medical history.”
Organizations with Title IX exemptions should show both the full UAB Non-Discrimination Policy followed by the Title IX exemption.
Any Questions? Contact the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership getinvolved@uab.edu.
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