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 Initiatives & Resources
- 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.
Academic & Research Support
- Graduate School: Programs, funding, and policies.
- Capstone Center for Student Success: Academic support programs.
- Center for Community-Based Partnerships: Engaged scholarship support.
- Center for Instructional Technology: Tech support for teaching.
- Office of Disability Services: Accommodations and accessibility.
- Paying for Graduate School: Conference and research funding.
- Thesis & Dissertation Resources: Templates and formatting.
- The Speaking Studio: Presentation coaching.
- The UA Writing Center: Writing project assistance.
- UA Teaching Academy: Tools for graduate instructors.
- University Libraries: Databases and librarian consultations.
Health, Wellness & Safety
- Student Health Center: Healthcare, urgent care, and pharmacy.
- Counseling Center: Mental health support and groups.
- Student Care & Well-Being: Help with navigating personal challenges.
- University Recreation: Facilities and wellness programs.
- UA Police Department: Campus safety and protection.
Housing & Living
Navigating the Tuscaloosa housing market is key. Several on- and off-campus options are tailored to student needs.
- Off-Campus Housing Search: Apartments and roommates.
- On-Campus Housing: Resource for UA housing.
- Life in Tuscaloosa: Information for international students.
Community Support
- Global Tide & IPAC: International student mentorship.
- Tide Together Mentoring: Support for underrepresented students.
- MySource Organizations: Interest and multicultural clubs.
Career Development
- GradACTS: Career prep and workshops.
- UA Career Center: Guides and career exploration.
- UA Student Jobs: On and off-campus listings.
Missing Something?
If you know of a helpful campus resource that isn’t listed here, let us know so we can add it to the directory.