Culverhouse Student Support Resources
Browse a list of resources available to students during this period of remote learning.
General Information | Info Sessions & Town Halls | Academic Advising | Academics | Career & Professional Development | Remote Learning | FAQs | Other Resources
General Information & Updates
- Due to current University of Alabama policies that have limited in-person contact through the current coronavirus pandemic, Culverhouse Student Services staff are only available online or by phone or email.
- Read a statement from Dean Palan about the College’s approach during this time.
- University updates will be made at healthinfo.ua.edu
Learn what resources we are making available to you.
Hear a special message from Dean Palan.
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Info Sessions and Town Hall Meetings
As we navigate through uncharted territory, we realize that current and prospective students might have questions that would be best answered by talking one-on-one with current student leaders, our Culverhouse Ambassadors. We also realize your need for up-to-date information and invite you to join our Town Hall Information Sessions.
Ask an Ambassador
Schedule an appointment with a Culverhouse AmbassadorTown Hall Information Session
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Academic Advising
Culverhouse Student Services is available and ready to help you. Browse your advising options below to reach out to our team.
Helpful Information
- Pass/Fail Option for Spring 2020
- Get access to free tutoring, academic coaching, and skills sessions at the Student Success Center.
- Find assistance with grammar, citations, research, and more at The Writing Center
Meet the Advisors
Learn more about the advisors at CulverhouseAdvising Options
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Academics
Undergraduate
- Choose from any of our 8 undergraduate majors
- Focus your study in one of our 16 minors
- Specialize further within any of our 10 concentrations
- Enroll in our first-of-its-kind STEM & CREATE Paths to the MBA
- Earn a bachelors and masters degree in only one extra year of study through AMP, our Accelerated Masters Program.
Graduate
- Excel with your cohort in our top-ranked MBA program
- Continue your education in our Executive MBA program
- Learn from industry experts in any of our nine specialized masters programs
- Continue your scholarly pursuit by pursuing any of our seven Ph.D. programs
College Successes
- Our Manderson Graduate School of Business MBA Case Team won 1st in the 2019 SEC MBA Case Team Competition.
- The college recently celebrated 100 years of transforming business at the capstone.
- The Culverhouse School of Accountancy has the 11th best undergrad, 10th best Master’s, and 9th best Ph.D. Accounting program in the nation according to Public Accounting Report in its 2019 Professors Survey.
Discover more by visiting our points of pride page.
Tutoring
- Nicole Wooten
- ncwooten@crimson.ua.edu
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 8:00 A.M. – 9:20 A.M. & 10:50 A.M. – 2:30 P.M.
- Zoom session
- Spencer Vaughn
- stvaughn@crimson.ua.edu
- Mondays 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Tuesdays 11:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Zoom session
AC 210/211 Tutoring
Visit the student success website for more options- ST 260 Teaching Assistants
- Sunday – Thursday
- 6:30 P.M. – 8:30 P.M.
- Zoom session
- Password: statshelp
The Waiting Room facility is enabled, so the TA’s will let you into the room one at a time. Please use proper Zoom etiquette. Also, please indicate your section number attached to your last name when you join the session (FirstName LastName-002).
- Mary Lauren Thompson
- mlthompson5@crimson.ua.edu
- Wednesdays & Thursdays
- 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. &
- Schedule an appointment
- Alyssa Wise
- awise@crimson.ua.edu
- Tuesdays & Thursdays
- 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. &
- Schedule an appointment
- Nick Mejia
- nrmejia@crimson.ua.edu
- Mondays & Tuesdays
- 4:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. &
- Schedule an appointment
- James Taylor
- jhtaylor7@crimson.ua.edu
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- 6:00 P.M. – 10:00 P.M. &
- Schedule an appointment
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Career & Professional Development
Our offices are working to prepare you for your future career through various resources.
Career Center at Culverhouse Resources
Learn what the Career Center at Culverhouse can do for you
Remote Learning
With the transition to online learning, we understand issues can arise. Please look through these resources to assist you.
- Browse OIT’s resources for remote teaching and learning.
- Culverhouse Dean Kay Palan has also outlined a series of best practices for remote learning.
- Download the UA virtual private network (VPN) to access critical applications on campus.
Tips for Online Learning
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FAQs
NOTE: The following list of frequently asked questions is specific to the Culverhouse College of Business. For campus-wide updates regarding COVID-19, visit https://healthinfo.ua.edu.
Q: Are payment plans an option at UA?
A; Yes, please go here for more information
Q: How do I get advised?
A: All Culverhouse students will be advised by Culverhouse Student Services through various digital points. You can schedule an appointment by:
- Emailing businessatbama@culverhouse.ua.edu
- Calling (205) 348-4537
- Filling out a form for e-advising
- Or “visit” an on-call advisor
For those who had an existing scheduled appointment, we will be in contact regarding adjusting those as necessary.
Q: What should I do if I already have an advising appointment scheduled?
A: For those who had existing scheduled appointment, we will be in contact regarding adjusting those as necessary. You can also email businessatbama@culverhouse.ua.edu to transition your appointment to either a phone or e-advising appointment.
Q: Can I still register during my normal registration time?
A: Due to the extension of Spring Break, registration for the upcoming summer and fall terms will be delayed to begin Monday, March 30 for all currently enrolled students. Click here for the registration schedule.
Q: When is the last day to drop a course with a “W”?
A: The last day for a student to withdraw from a course with a W is to be extended to the last class day of Friday, April 24.
Q: What do I do if I have registration issues?
A: Culverhouse Student Services will be available to answer registration questions. Staff can be reached at businessatbama@culverhouse.ua.edu
Q: I have an advising hold/PIN. Do I still need to meet with my advisor?
A: Schedule a Zoom appointment with your advisor here or call Culverhouse Student Services Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:45 p.m. at 205-348-4537. The purpose of the hold is to allow us to check-in and touch base about your academic progress which can be done over the phone.
Q: How will I get my graduation stoles/cords/red mortarboard?
A: The CBA Registrar will automatically ship your regalia to the address provided on your graduation application. If you need to change the mailing address for your Latin Honors regalia (red hat and/or stole), please click on this link and fill out a short survey. Please complete the survey no later than April 17th. We hope to have all the regalia in the mail by April 24th.
If you need to double check what address you listed in your graduation application or if you have any questions, please email registrar@culverhouse.ua.edu.
Q: How do I reach my professors during this remote teaching and learning time?
A: The Culverhouse faculty directory can be found here: https://culverhouse.ua.edu/directory/.
Q: My faculty aren’t responding to my e-mails. What do I do?
A: If you don’t get a response within a few days, try to email again. If you still do not hear back, please send a copy of your email(s) to the department chair of the instructor asking the best method to get in touch.
The department chairs are:
- Culverhouse School of Accountancy: Dr. Rich Houston
- Economics, Finance, & Legal Studies: Dr. Laura Razzolini
- Information Systems, Statistics, and Management Science: Dr. John Mittenthal
- Management: Dr. Lou Marino
- Marketing: Dr. Kristy Reynolds
Q: Where can I find details about the Pass/Fail Option?
A: The policy for the Pass/Fail Option where students may elect to take any Spring 2020 undergraduate or graduate course not yet completed has been finalized and is available at https://registrar.ua.edu/pass-fail-option-for-spring-2020/.
Q: Are student support services such as Counseling, Health Center, WGRC and tutoring available?”
A: Yes, student support services are available to all students. More information about university-wide student support services can be found here: https://healthinfo.ua.edu/student-faqs/
Q: Where can I find more answers?
A: For more on how the University is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic, moving to remote learning, campus events, what’s available to you and more, visit healthinfo.ua.edu.
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Other Useful Information
- Have questions about Bruno Library? Search through the library frequently asked questions.
- In need of emergency assistance? Check out the BamaCares fund.
- There are payment plans available if needed. Visit this website to learn more.
Counseling
Need someone to talk to? Dr. Christine Taylor and Latoya Scott of the UA department of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are here for you.
Culverhouse Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
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