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C&IS Engagement Portal

Tisch Student Services and External Relations

In Tisch Student Services and External Relations, we approach the student experience holistically and serve as a hub of information for C&IS students looking to learn more about academics, student leadership, career services, scholarships, student organizations, student life, recruitment and more. Located on the first floor of Reese Phifer Hall in suite 190, our doors are always open to students seeking guidance on their academic careers.

Academic Advising 

Academic advising in C&IS occurs by both professional advisors, housed in Tisch Student Services and External Relations on the first floor of Reese Phifer Hall, and by faculty members in each department. Our academic advisors value the diverse backgrounds and perspectives of our students and contribute to their academic success through coaching and mentoring. For more information about advising, visit the advising page here. 

Degree Audit Request

Late Degree Application

Click here to visit the C&IS Academic Advising Page!

Student Experience

Through C&IS student organizations, travel programs, student leadership groups and more, there is always an opportunity for students to get involved in the C&IS community. We value the diverse perspectives in our college and support student learning through teaching, research and service.

Digital Media Center

ALABAMA PUBLIC RADIO | CENTER FOR PUBLIC TELEVISION | CRIMSON TIDE PRODUCTIONS |WVUA 23

Research

PIZZA WITH PROFESSORS | STUDENT PARTICIPANT POOL |
APPLIED RESEARCH ACTIVITIES 

Student Leadership

ACADEMIC HONOR COUNCIL | C&IS AMBASSADORS | FIRST-YEAR INTEREST GROUPS | INDUSTRY IMMERSION | SOCIAL MEDIA AMBASSADORS | STUDENT EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Student Organizations

AD TEAM | CAPSTONE AGENCY | CAPSTONE COMMUNICATION STUDENT SOCIETY | PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA & MORE

Office of Student Media

ALICE MAGAZINE | BLACK WARRIOR REVIEW | THE CRIMSON WHITE | MARR’S FIELD JOURNAL | WVUA-FM & MORE

Travel Programs

ALPINE LIVING | CIS IN LA | INDUSTRY IMMERSION | PR IN PARIS |
VIDA MAGAZINE & MORE

Around Reese Phifer

Constructed in 1930, Reese Phifer Hall served as the UA student union for more than four decades. Today, Reese Phifer is home to the College of Communication and Information Sciences and houses several community and college-wide resources for students, faculty and staff. 

Career Services

Our career services team is dedicated to assisting communication and information science majors in identifying career goals and creating a plan to reach those goals. You will meet with professional staff to assess your interests, values and skills and to discuss career planning, job searches and internships. Through The Career Center at C&IS you will have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews, resume critiques and gain access to the UA job search database, Handshake, featuring hundreds of new jobs each semester. Prospective employers visit the college throughout the year and Career Fairs are open to all C&IS students each semester.

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Internship Opportunities

Student Awards

This award recognizes our best and brightest students who have shown a commitment to learning and have performed at the highest level. Students who maintain a UA GPA of 3.9 or higher are invited to attend an Academic Achievement reception each spring.

NO APPLICATION REQUIRED

The Holle Awards for Excellence in Creativity and Communication are designed to celebrate and reward student achievement in the areas of book arts, filmmaking, forensic competition, media writing, public speaking, screenwriting, and sports media. This annual award includes a $10,000 prize for the winner of each category.

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The Susan Colvin Prize is awarded annually to the College’s most outstanding student. Applicants should be rising seniors in C&IS, demonstrate excellence of character and have an exemplary grade point average. The award includes a $1,500 scholarship..

Students must be nominated by a C&IS faculty or staff member to apply. For those nominated, applications open in the Student Engagement Portal on Thursday, January 12 and close Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Contact Zarah Spraggins, zespraggins@ua.edu, with questions.

The Mark D. Nelson Leadership Award is our College’s newest award celebrating a rising junior or senior in C&IS who demonstrates leadership, integrity and excellence of character. The award includes a $1,500 scholarship.

Applications open for all junior and senior C&IS students in the Student Engagement Portal on Thursday, January 12 and close on Thursday, February 2 at 5:00 p.m.

Contact Zarah Spraggins, zespraggins@ua.edu, with questions.

Scholarships and Financial Aid

At C&IS we provide a variety of opportunities for funding assistance through college-wide and departmental scholarships and awards. The University of Alabama also boasts competitive and robust scholarship opportunities for qualified students.