Most major administrative and academic online services on the UAB campus now require that you have a BlazerID. Some examples:
For everyone at UAB:
- @uab.edu e-mail addresses
- UABIT Microsoft enterprise resources, including Exchange mailboxes
- Login to UABwifi (wireless) network
- Download of certain UAB site-licensed software
- Access to the UAB Virtual Private Network (VPN)
- Access to restricted library resources (e.g., journals)
- Login to the Blackboard Learn learning management system for academic courses
- Login to the Learning System for regulatory and other required training
For students:
- Login to the BlazerNET portal
- Access to the ResNet residence hall wired network
- Most departmental computer labs
- Class mailing lists, and to receive important information e-mailed from your department, school, and designated UAB support areas
For employees:
- Self-service HR access for updating direct deposit, W-4 tax information, etc...
- Login to UAB ERP applications (Oracle HR and Finance)
- E-mail alerts from various online administrative applications (e.g., purchase order queue notifications)
- Update of departmental information in the UAB Campus Directory
- Login access to a number of departmental networks and services
- To receive important information e-mailed from your department, school, and designated UAB support areas
- Numerous other online administrative and employee portal applications
For faculty/researchers, in addition to the employee services listed above:
- Automatically generated/managed class mailing lists
- Grant information/submission
- Online grade posting and advising
For more information contact:
AskIT (pronounced ask'-eye-tee) is the primary help desk providing support for all UAB Information Technology Services, including BlazerID Central and the UAB Campus Directory.
- Phone: 205-996-5555
- On the Web: ask.it.uab.edu
The AskIT Web site also provides information about office hours, locations for in-person assistance, and links to FAQs and other online support resources.