Get Goinglife beyond the classroom

The University of Alabama in Huntsville Student Life

Work Hard. Play Hard.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!

Work Hard. Play Hard.

Tradition

WOW

Homecoming

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

Over 130 student organizations

Student Government Association

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!

Leadership Education & Advising Program

Leadership Programs

Aspire Empower Impact LEAD

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 (First-

Year Residential Mentoring Program), Student Leaders Awards Ceremony, and

the Student Leadership Conference.

advicetheir one piece of

Go Chargers!

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!

Connect to campus. Make lifelong

friends. Try new things. Take

risks. Accept challenges. Travel.

Discover hidden talents & new

passions. make memories.

Be passionately curious.

Create Your Charger Experience

uah.edu/student-life

OFFICE OF STUDENT LIFETHE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE