University of Alabama at BirminghamMove-In Guide
Birmingham, Alabama
🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1969🔗 www.uab.edu
UAB's urban campus sits in the heart of Birmingham, with all first-year students required to live on campus in one of three dedicated freshman halls: Blazer, Gold, and McMahon.
Enrollment
20,900
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,225
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-23, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
88%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Check your UAB email for your specific designated move-in date and time. Completion of an online housing training module is required before check-in. All first-time freshmen are required to live on campus for the entire academic year, with an exemption process available for extenuating circumstances.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Move-in days run August 19-23, 2026; students receive their specific designated move-in date and time slot through myHousing.
- Check-in location
- Check in at your assigned residence hall (Gold, Blazer, or McMahon Hall); approach campus via University Boulevard and stay in the right lane approaching 16th Street South.
- Parking
- Park at the 16th Street Parking Deck during unloading, then move your vehicle back to the 16th Street Deck once unloaded.
- Vehicle restrictions
- One person must stay with the vehicle while others unload; students have 20-30 minutes to unload before relocating to the parking deck.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Gold Hall
First-year only
Residence halls (2)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Blazer Hall
Suite · Coed
McMahon Hall
Apartments (3)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
Blount Hall
Apartment · Coed
Camp Hall
Apartment · Coed
Rast Hall
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required, sessions May-August)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
May 8 - August 19, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,580
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Publix0.4 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.6 miles
- Walgreens1.1 miles
- Target3 miles
- Walmart4.8 miles
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Dates last checked September 2026.