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Getlife beyond Going the classroom The University of Alabama in Huntsville Student Life

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Getting involved is an essential part of joining the Charger Nation!

When you make the University of Alabama in Huntsville your home, you’re making a commitment to learning. We’re serious about your education, growth, development, and of course, making the most of your time at UAH! Finding your fit on campus is about following your passions. What you put into college is exactly what you will get out of it.

There’s never a shortage of things to do, so whether you want to join a specific organization, enhance your leadership skills, or volunteer in the community, the Office of Student Life will help you find your niche and make your mark on campus!

WOW Homecoming Tradition

Week of Welcome: You’re a charger, so now what? It’s time to learn your way around campus, get involved, and participate in UAH traditions! Week of Welcome is designed for just that with events, programs, and opportunities for all Chargers - New and Returning - taking place during the first week of classes each semester. WOW provides over 100 ways for you to learn more about UAH and the opportunities that await!

Homecoming: There is no other time the UAH campus is full of more pride than Homecoming week! Be part of the tradition that brings UAH students, administrators, alumni, and community partners together to celebrate Charger Spirit! Festivities include paint the Town Blue Spirit Contest, Blast from the Past Movie Night, Can Creations Food Drive Collection, Charger Stomp Competition, Make-A-Wish Dodgeball Tournament, Muddy Mayhem, Homecoming Parade, Midnight Madness, and the Homecoming Formal.

Civic Engagement Association for Campus Entertainment Student Government Association Over 130 student organizations

Civic Engagement: One of the great things about civic engagement is that anyone can do it! Working to help students explore their passions within service, UAH provides opportunities to give back on campus, the local community, and nationally. Through Volunteer Chargers, students are able to take advantage of a variety of service initiatives, including weekly service projects, an annual day of service, and alternative break trips. Through these opportunities, students will build partnerships within the community and instill a lifelong commitment to service.

The Association for Campus Entertainment: ACE is one of the longest standing organizations at UAH. Completely student driven, ACE is known for its weekly programs consisting of comedians, hypnotists, magicians, live music, and much, much more! With standing programs like “Tasty Tuesday”, “Friday Night Flicks” and “CU Sounds”, ACE makes sure there is something for everyone to enjoy on campus! Through a variety of educational, social, recreational, and cultural programs, its members are dedicated to the University and work hard to present diverse activities for the campus community. These programs are something you won’t want to miss!

Student Government Association: The Student Government Association is here for you! SGA provides a forum for the expression of opinions on matters effecting the UAH community serving as a liaison between students, administration, and faculty/staff. SGA strives to create an atmosphere conductive to academic achievement while working to better the student experience through campus events and initiatives.

Student Organizations: Getting involved in a student organization isn’t just about having something to do – it’s about making sure your collegiate experience is well rounded! Research shows that students who are involved with a student organization feel more connected to their university and are more successful inside of the classroom. With more than 130 student organizations, we make it easy for you to connect to campus, share your talents, pursue your passions, and make a difference.

Fraternity & Sorority Life

Being a Charger is more than just being a student at UAH. Becoming a member of the fraternity and sorority life community will contribute to your personal growth through civic engagement, leadership development, scholarship, and of course brotherhood and sisterhood. Being Greek is more than just wearing letters. Each of the fraternity and sorority chapters at UAH has its own focus, culture, and strengths. Joining a fraternity or sorority is not only one of the most rewarding opportunities, but one of the best ways to enhance your collegiate experience!

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Leadership Education & Advising Program

Leadership Programs

The Student Life Office provides a number of programs and activities which cultivate a foundation of leadership skills. Through participation in these programs, students ignite the leader within and begin carving their path at UAH. No matter your previous leadership experience, there is an opportunity for you! These opportunities are designed to enhance personal growth, leadership skills, and community involvement. Programs and services provided include Aspire (specifically for First-Year students), Empower, Impact, Lead, LEAP (FirstYear Residential Mentoring Program), Student Leaders Awards Ceremony, and the Student Leadership Conference. Â

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UAH offers plenty of ways for you to show your school spirit and support the Chargers: BLUE CREW: Blue Crew members are the loudest and proudest fans at the Charger Nation! Members generate crowd enthusiasm, promote school spirit, and support UAH athletes throughout the year. Blue Crew members can be found participating in a variety of special appearances, student events, and throughout the community generating energy and excitement for our Chargers!

CHARGER BLUE: As the #1 Charger fan, Charger Blue spends his time supporting our athletic teams and entertaining fans year round. When he isn’t busy on the sidelines, he can be found at many campus and community events.

CHEERLEADING: The UAH co-ed cheerleading program’s mission is to support all things athletic! Our cheerleaders can be found as the main spirit leaders at all men’s and women’s home basketball games, appearing at other athletic events across campus and in the community, and competing at the national level each spring.

DANCE TEAM: The Chargerettes Dance Team is composed of students whose primary purpose is to promote Charger spirit and enthusiasm amongst students and the UAH community. The squad serves as half-time entertainment during men’s and Women’s basketball games and makes appearances at other campus and community events.

PEP BAND: The UAH Pep Band is out to increase Charger pride at athletic events and give another musical opportunity to students. You’ll find them filling the stands at home hockey and basketball games and cheering on the Chargers in between songs. If you can play an instrument, then the Pep band is for you!

Charger Recreation

Charger Recreation provides students the opportunity for competition and fun in a variety of athletic activities. Divisions are available for Men’s, Women’s, and Co-ed teams and vary in skill and competition levels. Leagues and tournament play are offered throughout the academic year, providing a competitive and social, recreational environment. It doesn’t matter if you are an all-star athlete or just out to have fun, Charger Recreation has something for you!

Outside of the competitive nature, each semester an outdoor recreational adventure is sponsored. Participants enjoy activities such as white water rafting, zip lining, and paintball. These off campus expeditions are opportunities to explore the great outdoors with friends!

Create Your Charger Experience Connect to campus. Make lifelong friends. Try new things. Take risks. Accept challenges. Travel.

Discover hidden talents & new passions. make memories.

Be passionately curious.

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFE THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE

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