UAHuntsville pushes all of its students to become experts in their fields. It is by no means an easy school, but the difficulty results in students who go far when they get out of school. I love this school and the professors who have done so much to encourage me to be my best.
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for scholarships - this school gives many scholarships.
Go to class - this isn't a school where your teacher won't notice you aren't there. They WILL notice, and some might even call you out.
Study, study, study - this is true for any university. College may be harder than you think!
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
This University wants you to succeed, but they don't just hand out A's. Your professors expect you to earn your grade, and earning an A or even a B can take a lot of work. Having said that, I have never met a more intelligent body of students.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Residence Hall life at UAHuntsville is incredible! I've lived in a dorm since my first semester, and the experience has made me more outgoing and even happier. There's always something to do on campus, and living on campus definitely encourages you to take part in the full college experience. Each suite contains four rooms, two bathrooms, and a common area. You get your own room no matter what building you are in, and that really helps when you want to study or stay up late.
Describe the food and dining at your college.
Like most school, the food leaves something to be desired. The school offers vegetarian and vegan options, and they offer a lot of variety. Still, eating in the caf every day can become boring. When that happens, go to one of the on campus restaurants or coffee shops.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are so many things to do at this school! The residence halls hold programs every week, the clubs on campus are very active, and the school holds many events as well. One event, Muddy Mayhem, takes place every October. The event is a mud obstacle course that is physically challenging and rewarding. The Health and Physical Education (HPE) Department has taken it over and it is easily my favorite event. Other events have been a hypnotist, concerts by Jason Derulo and 3Oh!3, A huge zipline challenge, facepainting, balloon artists, the March of Dimes, an on campus garden, Trunk or Treat, Homecoming Week, and many more. There is always something to do if you know where to look, and I definitely give this school credit for offering fun, safe activities.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
A lot of the people I know attend this school on scholarship. I must say that the school really is generous with it's money and I've barely had to pay anything to come here (apart from housing). Obviously this school isn't huge, but I think it is on the road to becoming much larger. You can achieve a real college experience here without paying a huge amount, and that's worth so much.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
We have a homecoming week and no football team.
At Hockey Games it's traditional to play a game where students try to hit a mark with a puck from the stands. The person who gets closest gets a prize.
This school is notorious for giving out t-shirts. I have more than 50 free shirts (and counting!) and I just finished my second year.
Muddy Mayhem
Pirate Party (Fraternity)
Charger Con (A giant Lan-Party/Competition)
Painting the UAH sign - it's sort of a rite of passage that every student should take part in!
There are many more traditions! For a small school, UAHuntsville definitely knows how to party!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
UAHuntsville is a true melting pot. There are a ton of engineering students, science students, nursing majors, business majors, and liberal arts majors. If you ever felt left out in high school for being too smart or a little weird then you won't have that problem here. If you were really popular in high school, this is the school for you too! It's an accepting campus that appreciated everyone for who they are
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There are clubs for anything and everything, Students can also create new clubs by having 10 interested people go to the SGA office.
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
I'm not a part of Greek Life, but I know many people who are. Greeks on campus encourage their members to keep up their grades with mandatory study hours. They also host charity events and work to make the campus a more friendly place. They realize that not everyone wants to go Greek, but they remain friendly with non-greeks.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
The campus really makes safety a number one priority. There is a 24 hour police escort service, safety posts that call police to your location in the event an emergency takes place, and a very active police force that patrols the campus regularly. Safety matters here, and everyone takes it seriously.
UAHuntsville pushes all of its students to become experts in their fields. It is by no means an easy school, but the difficulty results in students who go far when they get out of school. I love this school and the professors who have done so much to encourage me to be my best.
Apply for scholarships - this school gives many scholarships. Go to class - this isn't a school where your teacher won't notice you aren't there. They WILL notice, and some might even call you out. Study, study, study - this is true for any university. College may be harder than you think!
This University wants you to succeed, but they don't just hand out A's. Your professors expect you to earn your grade, and earning an A or even a B can take a lot of work. Having said that, I have never met a more intelligent body of students.
Residence Hall life at UAHuntsville is incredible! I've lived in a dorm since my first semester, and the experience has made me more outgoing and even happier. There's always something to do on campus, and living on campus definitely encourages you to take part in the full college experience. Each suite contains four rooms, two bathrooms, and a common area. You get your own room no matter what building you are in, and that really helps when you want to study or stay up late.
Like most school, the food leaves something to be desired. The school offers vegetarian and vegan options, and they offer a lot of variety. Still, eating in the caf every day can become boring. When that happens, go to one of the on campus restaurants or coffee shops.
There are so many things to do at this school! The residence halls hold programs every week, the clubs on campus are very active, and the school holds many events as well. One event, Muddy Mayhem, takes place every October. The event is a mud obstacle course that is physically challenging and rewarding. The Health and Physical Education (HPE) Department has taken it over and it is easily my favorite event. Other events have been a hypnotist, concerts by Jason Derulo and 3Oh!3, A huge zipline challenge, facepainting, balloon artists, the March of Dimes, an on campus garden, Trunk or Treat, Homecoming Week, and many more. There is always something to do if you know where to look, and I definitely give this school credit for offering fun, safe activities.
A lot of the people I know attend this school on scholarship. I must say that the school really is generous with it's money and I've barely had to pay anything to come here (apart from housing). Obviously this school isn't huge, but I think it is on the road to becoming much larger. You can achieve a real college experience here without paying a huge amount, and that's worth so much.
We have a homecoming week and no football team. At Hockey Games it's traditional to play a game where students try to hit a mark with a puck from the stands. The person who gets closest gets a prize. This school is notorious for giving out t-shirts. I have more than 50 free shirts (and counting!) and I just finished my second year. Muddy Mayhem Pirate Party (Fraternity) Charger Con (A giant Lan-Party/Competition) Painting the UAH sign - it's sort of a rite of passage that every student should take part in! There are many more traditions! For a small school, UAHuntsville definitely knows how to party!
UAHuntsville is a true melting pot. There are a ton of engineering students, science students, nursing majors, business majors, and liberal arts majors. If you ever felt left out in high school for being too smart or a little weird then you won't have that problem here. If you were really popular in high school, this is the school for you too! It's an accepting campus that appreciated everyone for who they are
There are clubs for anything and everything, Students can also create new clubs by having 10 interested people go to the SGA office.
I'm not a part of Greek Life, but I know many people who are. Greeks on campus encourage their members to keep up their grades with mandatory study hours. They also host charity events and work to make the campus a more friendly place. They realize that not everyone wants to go Greek, but they remain friendly with non-greeks.
The campus really makes safety a number one priority. There is a 24 hour police escort service, safety posts that call police to your location in the event an emergency takes place, and a very active police force that patrols the campus regularly. Safety matters here, and everyone takes it seriously.