Resources to Support Your Journey

Starting your graduate journey is both exciting and transformative. Whether you’re arriving from across the country or across the globe, we understand that adjusting to a new academic environment can feel overwhelming.

This guide is a curated list of tools, contacts, and links to help you navigate academics, wellness, and community engagement. Remember, you’re not alone—the GSA is committed to supporting you every step of the way.

• GSA Financial Affairs Committee (GSA-FAC): Student–led committee under the GSA, dedicated to providing funding to student organizations that support graduate student development and engagement across the UA graduate community
• GSA Space Request Form: Request form to use the Graduate Student Space (1600 Capital Hall) for meetings or study sessions
• GSA Public Document Library: A central space where we share official records and key governance materials that reflect the work and decisions of the organization

• Graduate School: Information on programs, funding, policies, and academic milestones
• Capstone Center for Student Success: Academic support and programs for student success
• Center for Community-Based Partnerships (CCBP): Support for engaged scholarship and collaboration
• Center for Instructional Technology (CIT): Tech support for teaching and learning
• Office of Disability Services (ODS): Academic accommodations and accessibility support
• Paying for Graduate School: Including conference and research funding info
• Thesis and Dissertation Resources: Templates, formatting guides, and instructions.
• The Speaking Studio: Coaching for presentations and public speaking
• The UA Writing Center: Help with any writing project at any stage
• UA Teaching Academy: Tools and training for graduate instructors
• University Libraries: Research databases, study spaces, and librarian consultations

• UA Student Health Center and Pharmacy: Healthcare, urgent care, women’s health, and immunizations.
• Counseling Center: Mental health support, including one-on-one counseling, groups, and workshops.
• Student Care and Well-Being: Support for navigating personal, academic, or financial challenges.
• University Recreation: Facilities and wellness programs for a healthy lifestyle.
• UA Police Department: Campus safety and protection.

Navigating the Tuscaloosa housing market is a key part of your transition. While the University does not have graduate-only housing, several on-campus and off-campus options are tailored to student needs.

• Off-Campus Housing Search: Portal for finding apartments and roommates
• On-Campus Housing: Web resource for everything that has to do with on-campus housing at UA
• Life in Tuscaloosa: Local resources and community information for international students

Programs and resources that foster belonging, mentorship, and engagement.

• Global Tide & IPAC: Mentorship opportunity for international students to connect and thrive.
• Tide Together Mentoring Program: Support and guidance for traditionally underrepresented graduate students.
• MySource List of Clubs and Organizations: Interest-based and multicultural groups on campus.

Tools and opportunities for job search, skill-building, and career preparation.

• GradACTS: Career prep through workshops and training for grad students.
• UA Career Center: Resources, guides, and consultations to help students explore career paths.
• UA Student Jobs: On-campus and off-campus job listings for students.