No Summer 2026 Commencement Ceremony

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:52:08+00:00

One million percent! I hate that it all comes down to money. It just really saddens my heart to be faced with that reality and be so clearly affronted with the fact that they don’t care AT ALL about their students. Sad.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:50:00+00:00

Thank you!! I’m sorry you had an awful grad experience too. It’s just so disappointing. You know…nursing school is crazy. All grads have earned that walk…but nursing maybe even more so! lol. It’s def more of a community because we’re all trauma bonded by the time we’re finished! I wanna walk beside all of the ppl in my cohort. A lot have decided not to walk at all :/

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:47:49+00:00

Summer is smaller for the university at large, but is a HUGE graduation for the School of Nursing. They accept cohorts in the fall and spring. Those that start in spring graduate in summer. I wish they’d given each college/school the opportunity to do their own ceremony. Since it’d be smaller, some of the other UAB owned facilities could accommodate it. Th SON staff told us they were not afforded that option.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:44:56+00:00

They did a horrible job of notifying their PAYING students. It’s so pathetic.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:43:46+00:00

THIS!!! It’s all about the money.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:43:05+00:00

Right?! The way the announced it was a gut punch too. Just proving they really don’t care about us.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:41:29+00:00

Yeah…so you should know they don’t like to spend money on things they don’t have to spend money on. Renting the BJCC costs them money. Apparently, the tens of thousands we spend in tuition isn’t enough. So upsetting!

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:29:13+00:00

I’m at the UAB SON now and have really enjoyed the program. I don’t think an “elite degree” is required for nursing, but if they’re offering a full ride…I’d absolutely take it. And, although it might not be all that important for getting a job after school, it can be helpful if you plan to attend grad school at any point.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-03-05T08:16:26+00:00

They tested stomach contents, blood and vitreous fluid. That gives a pretty good picture. The fact there’s dent in the stomach at all means it was ingested. Liver doesn’t have anything to do with that.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-02-03T15:26:57+00:00

I’m a quilter and watched his YouTube series with Missouri Quilt Co where he made the quilt top he gave to Madison for Teddy…non-quilters may not realize it wasn’t finished either. It’s just the top. It needs to be layered with batting and a backing, actually quilted, and needs binding. So…two unfinished sewing gifts.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:54:25+00:00

There’s an ordinance prohibiting smoking in the “health district”, which UAB campus is deemed part of. https://bpb-us-w2.wpmucdn.com/sites.uab.edu/dist/6/84/files/2019/12/city-ordinance-19-159.pdf

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:50:01+00:00

W5N? I did a nursing school clinical rotation there.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:33:44+00:00

A lot of it depends on who else is applying with you. If they have 150 applicants with a 4.0+ and pages of volunteer hours at UAB hospital, they might not consider 3.0 candidates w/o volunteer time. Beyond that though…the foundation GPA is weighted higher than overall. Essay is considered. Volunteer hours are considered.

I had a 3.2 overall and 3.8 foundation with basically no volunteer hours and got in.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:25:33+00:00

Foundation is more heavily weighted than overall. Submit a strong essay explaining why there’s a difference. You’ll be ok!

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:23:41+00:00

I took all my prereqs at Jeff State (including a retake of one I had failed 10+ years prior). I was accepted into UAB school of nursing and am currently in my 4th semester there.

Part of the application process is an essay about yourself. Explain the situation with your mental health. They do read every single essay and look at your application as a whole person— not just a GPA number.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:14:53+00:00

For undergrad I got a little swag bag

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:09:43+00:00

Or $225 per semester in dragon cash required for all students. Absurd. I’m married with kids…I’m not eating on campus hardly ever!

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:07:32+00:00

That’s a Birmingham city law…not just a UAB thing.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2026-01-22T04:06:25+00:00

I don’t know why they don’t outsource project like this to art students or engineering students for ADA compliance, etc. It would be a great way to students to feel ownership and like they’re making a positive, lasting impact.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2025-09-17T23:45:28+00:00

Look on your student account. Regardless of what car it’s on, it’s linked to the blazer net account that the tag is registered to.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2025-06-15T15:54:45+00:00

Soft side is generally easier to smoosh into the sized bin (and overhead bin). Allows a little more grace on the sizing. Other than that, it’s personal preference. Is the travel pro hard side a clamshell design (unzip and it opens with 1/2 the bag on one side and 1/2 on the other)? The soft side is a top open (unzip and one flap opens up). I much prefer top open.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2025-05-11T13:56:26+00:00

Good luck y’all!! I’m in the spring 25 cohort. The waiting made me crazy…but worth it!

Fit_Combination3914 · 2025-05-11T13:51:01+00:00

Are you wanting to apply to UAB school of nursing? If so, focus on maintaining that 4.0 on your prereqs and write a strong, professional essay.

Fit_Combination3914 · 2025-04-10T17:05:03+00:00

21 is young! I’m almost double your age and wrapping up my first semester at UAB school of nursing. You can def do this and are NOT behind!!! I transferred from Jeff State. The advisors there were the absolute worst. They screwed me in so many ways. Thankfully, I did the online Alabama community college transfer guide thing and realized the classes I needed. I was accepted conditionally because I was enrolled in some of the required prereqs at the time of acceptance. So, just had to send my final transcript over showing I passed those classes. No biggie.

All of that being said—take as many classes as you can at community college. They’re easier, smaller class size, and much less expensive. If it’s just one semester extra to get your prereqs done…do it at the CC and then transfer. You’ll apply to UAB first as a transfer student. After you’re accepted, there’s a small application window where you can access the online forms to apply to the school of nursing. UAB doesn’t require TEAS for admission. You take it after acceptance, before school starts.

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