Please contact Counseling and Accommodation Services** **if you need housing accommodations. All ADA accommodations requests should be submitted by June 1.
Academic Support
A drop is a change in credit hours after registration but before the end of the official drop/add period. The official drop/add period is published in the official Academic Calendar.
A withdrawal is a change in credit hours after the official drop/add period has ended.
For incoming new students, you’ll declare your major on the admission application. If you would like to change your major before classes start, you can contact the Admissions Office at 229.391.5004 or by email at abacinfo@abac.edu.
Current students can change their major by visiting or contacting the school’s dean administrator in which the program or major resides. For additional information or assistance, contact Academic Support at 229.391.4995 or by email at asc@abac.edu.
The Tutoring Center at ABAC in Tifton is located on the 3rd floor of the Carlton Center.
You can also make appointments for in-person or online tutoring free of charge through TutorOcean in your MyABAC portal. You can also access the software using this link: https://abac.tutorocean.com/home.
Academic probation means that you are not currently meeting the minimum academic standards set by Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, and you are in a warning period. You must meet the minimum academic standards within a given period of time, usually by the end of the next term. You can learn more about the academic requirements at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College on our College Catalog page.
You can find out who your assigned advisor is by following these steps:
Log into MyABAC
Click on the DegreeWorks App
Your assigned advisor’s name and contact information will be listed at the top under “Student Summary”
You can contact your assigned advisor using the information listed
New students will be assigned an advisor within one week of classes starting. Questions? No advisor or questions? Contact Academic Support by email at asc@abac.edu or by phone at 229.391.4995.
ABAC uses a tutoring platform called TutorOcean, which allows students to make an appointment for in-person or online tutoring.
TutorOcean is integrated into students’ MyABAC portals, but students can also access the software using this link: https://abac.tutorocean.com/home.
Yes. If you are considering pursuing more than one degree option/program of study, please check with your assigned advisor to discuss your academic planning options. Students must complete the course requirements for each degree, which will require extra hours beyond the typical 120 hours.
As an ABAC student, you have access to DegreeWorks, a web-based tool used to assist students in monitoring progress toward degree completion. This program combines degree requirements and coursework completed into an easy-to-read worksheet which helps students see how courses completed satisfy requirements as well as what courses are still needed to complete the degree.
Students are required to maintain a minimum overall GPA of 2.0. When students’ overall GPA falls below 2.0, they will be placed on probation. First-year students who are placed on probation for the first time will be required to work with an Academic Support Counselor. All students who are on academic probation will be restricted to taking no more than 12 semester credit hours and are encouraged to seek assistance through the Academic Support Center. Check the ABAC Catalog for additional information.
ABAC’s academic policies and degree requirements can be found in the academic catalog.
You can find a list of all the campus/student services in the college catalog.
Admissions
If you have attended ABAC previously but not attended ABAC within the last three terms, you will need to complete a new application at www.abac.edu/apply.
If you have attended ABAC within the last three terms, contact your advisor for registration. There is no need to apply again.
Email admissions@abac.edu and let us know you would like to continue as a freshman, and we will update your status.
Yes. You will be considered a freshman and live in the freshmen dorms if you just graduated high school even though you may have college credits.
Immunization records can usually be requested at your pediatrician’s office or local health department.
You can submit documents such as driver’s license, birth certificate, and immunization records here: https://www.emailmeform.com/builder/form/G941D7Ea12x52AspCJ
Please refer to Health Center Immunizations for the steps to provide your immunization history. You can email healthcenter@abac.edu if you have questions.
- Log in to MyABAC at my.abac.edu.
- Click on the Banner SSB app.
- Click Student Financial Services Tab.
- Click View Account Holds.
Navigate to my.abac.edu. Contact Tech Support if assistance is needed.
STUDENTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
1. Go to ABAC Financial Agreement Authorization.
2. Login with your ABAC email address and password.
3. Click Submit button.
4. Complete the form, read, and click Confirm.
5. Your form has been submitted for automated processing. The hold will automatically release.
FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
PARENTS: You will need to create an account in our Dynamic Forms application and then simply complete the steps for the agreement. NOTE: You will need your student’s 918# (student ID#).
Parent instructions:
Parent link to form:
Use the link below to view a video to see any academic holds you may have on your Banner account. (Make sure volume on your device is on).
Banner is the online system that stores student information. It is the application students use to register for classes, view grades, get specific information on each semester’s financial aid and costs. Students use an assigned ID number to log in. All of ABAC’s Banner ID numbers begin with 918, for example, 918123456.
Official High School Transcript: Send electronically via GAFutures.org. Mail to Office of Enrollment Management, ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793.
Official College Transcript: Send electronically via e-script to registrar@abac.edu. Mail to Office of Enrollment Management, ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793. *The Office of Enrollment Management will not accept a faxed copy of a college transcript.*
Official documentation comes in a sealed envelope directly from your high school or college. Unofficial documentation has been faxed in or submitted by the student and not directly from the previous institution.
Lawful Presence verifies that you are lawfully present in the US. You may submit your Lawful Presence documentation by clicking here. ABAC follows the University System of Georgia (USG) guidelines. Click here for more information.
For a student to be considered for in-state tuition at any University System of Georgia institution, the college or university must verify that the student is lawfully present in the United States. If a student chooses not to submit requested lawful presence documentation, then the student will not be eligible for consideration for in-state tuition.
The following documents may satisfy Law Presence.
- Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) if the U.S. Department of Education determines that the student is eligible to receive federal student aid.
- Copy of U.S. birth certificate
- Current United States passport
- Permanent Resident Card
- U.S. Certificate of Naturalization (USCIS form N-550 or N-570).
- U.S. Certificate of Citizenship (USCIS form N-560 or N-561).
- U.S. Certificate of Birth Abroad issued by the Department of State (DS-1350) or a Consular Report of Birth Abroad (FS-240).
- Current (unexpired) Driver’s License/ID issued by the states listed below and containing the REAL ID symbol.
- Alabama, Alaska, California, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Vermont, and Wisconsin
- Driver’s Licenses and state-issued IDs marked “FN”, “Limited Term”, “Temporary”, “Not for REAL ID purposes”, “Federal Limits Apply” or “nonrenewable and nontransferable” are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- REAL ID acceptable symbols include the following: Gold Star, Black Star, Star cutout in gold circle, Star cutout in black circle, and Star cutout in gold grizzly bear.
- A current military ID (service member only, not dependent)
- Document using the Confirmation of Review of Military ID Dynamic Form.
- Copies of military IDs are NOT ACCEPTABLE.
- A current, valid Permanent Resident Card (USCIS form I-151 or I-551)
- An F, J, or M visa
- Verification through the SAVE program
Admission to ABAC is dependent on more than just your test scores therefore we cannot give you an exact minimum. Our average SAT score is a 500 Math and the reading score is based on the score breakdowns, 26 Reading and 25 Math. The average ACT score is 19 Math and 19 English. Our average GPA for entering freshman is a 3.0. Again, these are averages so can vary depending on each student.
All new Freshman and students with less than 30 transferable credit hours that have a 2.5 or higher high school academic grade point average are exempt from SAT or ACT scores for admission. All new freshman and students with less than 30 transferable credit hours with between a 2.0 and 2.49 academic high school grade point average are required to submit SAT or ACT scores. Applicants that graduated from high school more than 5 years ago are not required to submit scores.
Requests for your scores to be sent to ABAC via collegeboard.org for SAT or actstudent.org for ACT. *Please note that it will take 4-6 weeks for us to receive your scores*. You may download a PDF report of your scores and email to admissions@abac.edu and we will use those unofficial scores to make a decision until your requested scores arrive.
ACT (school code: 0781)/ SAT (school code: 11675)
Admissions at other ABAC sites
The application on GAFutures allows you to choose your desired location
If you are a new student with less than 30 transferable hours, you will attend New Student Orientation. Here is more information on NSO.
If you are a transfer student, with more than 30 transferable hours, you are eligible for Fast Track Orientation. Here is more information on Fast Track.
Visit the FAQ section on the Orientation page if you have other questions regarding Orientation.
Dining
All on-campus residences are required to have a meal plan.
To apply to change your meal plan, you must complete the online Meal Plan Change Form (https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/dining-services/#Change-Meal-Plans)
Please visit https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/dining-services/#Meal-Plans for information on meal plans.
Emergency Procedures
Anthrax organisms can cause infection in the skin, gastrointestinal system, and/or lungs. The disease can be prevented after exposure with early treatment. Anthrax must be aerosolized into small particles to be effective as a covert agent. If these small particles are inhaled, a life-threatening lung infection can occur, but immediate recognition and treatment are effective.
If you believe there is a biological threat:
- Quickly move away if you become aware of a suspicious substance.
- Cover your mouth and nose with layers of fabric that can filter the air but still allow breathing. Examples include two to three layers of cotton such as a t-shirt, handkerchief or towel.
- Depending on the situation, wear a face mask to reduce inhaling or spreading germs.
- If you have been exposed to a biological agent, remove and bag your clothes and personal items. Follow official instructions for disposal of contaminated items.
- Wash with soap and water and put on clean clothes.
- Contact authorities and seek medical assistance. You may be advised to stay away from others or even to quarantine.
For more information on bioterrorism or biological threats visit the Center for Disease Control’s (CDC) website.
Severe winter storms bring heavy snow, ice, strong winds, and freezing rains. Winter storms can delay or prevent employees and students from reaching the college, leading to temporary disruption of administrative functions and classes until roads and parking areas can be cleared. Snow and/or ice can also cause structural damage or power outages. During the winter storm season, listen to local forecasts to determine any impact the weather may have on their schedule.
WATCH – A significant amount of winter weather (i.e. snow, heavy sleet, freezing rain) is expected for the area, but is not imminent. Typically gives an advance warning of 12-36 hours.
WARNING – A significant winter storm where hazardous weather is occurring, imminent, or likely posing a threat to life and property.
During a WATCH, normal operations will continue, but employees should monitor weather conditions closely and be prepared to act without warning, if necessary.
In the event of a WARNING, move to the internal emergency assembly areas of the building which are posted in each hallway. Follow instructions and be prepared to take precautionary measures.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Dress warmly. Wear loose-fitting, layered, lightweight clothing. Layers can be removed to prevent perspiration and chill. Outer garments should be tightly woven and water repellant. Mittens are warmer than gloves because fingers generate warmth when they touch each other.
- Protect your lungs from extremely cold air by covering your mouth when outdoors.
- Avoid overexertion. Cold weather puts an added strain on the heart. Be aware of symptoms of dehydration.
BE AWARE OF FROSTBITE AND HYPOTHERMIA
Frostbite is a severe reaction to cold exposure that can permanently damage the body. A loss of feeling and a white or pale appearance in fingers, toes, or nose and ear lobes are symptoms of frostbite.
Hypothermia is a condition brought on when the body temperature drops to less than 55 degrees Fahrenheit. Symptoms of hypothermia include uncontrollable shivering, slow speech, memory lapses, stumbling, drowsiness, and exhaustion.
If frostbite or hypothermia is suspected, begin warming the person slowly and seek immediate medical assistance. Warm the person’s body first. Arms and legs should be warmed last because stimulation of the limbs can drive cold blood to the heart and lead to heart failure. Put the person in dry clothing, and completely wrap them with a blanket.
Never give a frostbite or hypothermia victim something with caffeine or alcohol in it. Caffeine, a stimulant, can cause the heart to beat faster and hasten the effects that the cold has on the body. Alcohol, a depressant, can slow the heart and hasten the ill effects of cold body temperatures.
Violent incidents or acts of criminal behavior can occur on campus grounds or within close proximity with little or no warning. The campus community should be alert for suspicious activity. If you are a victim of or witness to violent, hostile, or criminal behavior, immediately notify Law Enforcement to report the incident.
IF INDOORS:
Shelter in Place: Seek immediate shelter and remain there during an emergency rather than evacuate.
- Go to the nearest room or office. Close, lock, and barricade the door using whatever is available: desks, tables, file cabinets, other furniture, books, etc.
- After securing the door, position yourself out of sight and stay behind solid objects away from the door.
- Cover the windows.
- Keep quiet and act as if no one is in the room. Keep others calm and quiet. Silence cell phones.
- DO NOT answer the door.
- Do not sound fire alarms. This may cause others to flee the buildings and put them at risk.
- Stay barricaded until you are escorted out by an emergency official or given an “all clear” notification.
If the offender is in the building:
- Exit the building immediately if safe to do so. Notify others to exit as well.
- Always consider the risk of exposure posed by opening the door for any reason. The assailant may bang on the door, yell for help, or otherwise attempt to entice you to open the door of a secured area. If there is any doubt about a threat to the safety of the individuals inside the room, the area should remain secured.
If the offender(s) enters your office or classroom:
- Remain calm. If possible, alert the police; if you can’t speak, leave the line open. If there is no opportunity for escape, try to negotiate with the offender. Attempting to overpower him should be a last resort.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Immediately seek protection by putting something between you and the assailant (structure, tree, car, etc).
- If you know where the assailant is and there is a safe escape route available, consider trying to escape.
FLEEING THE AREA:
- The assailant may not stop until his objectives have been met or until engaged and neutralized
- If you decide to flee, make sure you have an escape route and plan in mind.
EVACUATION:
When an evacuation of a building is ordered by law enforcement personnel, the evacuation is mandatory and should be done in an orderly and safe manner. All faculty, staff and students are to assemble in areas designated by law enforcement.
Electricity and water utilities are essential to the operation of all campus facilities, and any disruption will require attention from the Physical Plant. Prolonged outages in part or all of the campus will negatively affect students and personnel and may result in an emergency situation where classes and operations may be suspended. Outages or interruptions of gas and telecommunications services are not serious and can often be rectified in a short period of time.
There are no warnings for unplanned utility outages and outages usually occur as the result of other disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes and fires.
ELECTRICAL OUTAGE
- Report all electrical outages to the Physical Plant. In the case of a complete power outage, the ERT will determine if the ERP should be activated.
- Disconnect all equipment that could be damaged by a power surge before electricity is restored. Turn off lights, appliances, air conditioners, and other devices to reduce the power requirements for restoration. Facilities will take action to turn off large electrical equipment at all the facilities on the campus.
- Evacuate the building or facility if safety is an issue.
- Should the power outage affect large sections of the campus or the entire campus and is expected to be of long duration, campus, classes and operations, except for essential workers, may be suspended.
WATER OUTAGE
- Report all water outages or pipe breaks to the Physical Plant. Facilities will send their maintenance personnel to investigate the problem and will fix any problem within their capability. Facilities will report major line breaks to the City and coordinate repairs with them.
- Turn off all water faucets. Conserve remaining water resources until restored.
GAS/LPS OUTAGE
- Close all outlets, and shut off flames or heat-producing equipment and devices, if a leak may have occurred.
- If the smell of gas is strong, immediately notify all persons in the area and vicinity to evacuate. Always evacuate any area where air exchange is poor if any kind of leak in your building is detected or announced.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTAGE
- Should both telephone and computers go down, contact the Office of Information Technology in person.
One of nature’s most destructive forces, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a supercell thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can generate wind speeds of up to 318 miles per hour and produce a damage path over a mile in width and fifty miles distance.
WATCH – A tornado watch is issued when the conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. Be prepared to take shelter immediately if conditions worsen.
WARNING – May be issued when a tornado has actually been sighted or is being shown on Doppler radar. Danger signs include thunder, lightning, heavy rains, strong winds, hail, roaring noise, and a dark spinning funnel from the sky to the ground.
Tornadoes are spawned from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from thunderstorm clouds to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long. Some tornadoes are clearly visible, while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds obscure others. Tornadoes may develop so rapidly that little if any, advance warning is possible. Before a tornado strikes, the wind may die and the air may become very still. If a tornado is imminent, you may only have a few minutes to go to safety.
IF INDOORS:
- Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table, and use your arms to protect your head and neck.
- Cover face and head with arms and crouch facing the interior wall of the building.
- Immediately evacuate areas without reinforced construction such as auditoriums, gymnasiums, and large rooms with wide free-span roofs.
- Do not open windows.
IF OUTDOORS:
- If caught in open areas, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is no time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch.
- Watch out for flying debris as it causes most fatalities and injuries.
- If there is no safe location, immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt, and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter.
IF IN AN AUTOMOBILE:
- If your vehicle is hit by flying debris while you are driving, pull over and park.
- If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands.
- Stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows; if possible, cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushions.
- Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
- Never try to outrun a tornado in congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
WATCH – A severe thunderstorm watch means that the potential exists for the development of thunderstorms which may produce large hail or damaging winds. When a watch is issued, you should go about your normal activities, but be alert for further updates and possible warnings.
WARNING – Issued when either a severe thunderstorm is indicated by radar or a spotter reports a thunderstorm producing hail one inch or larger in diameter and/or winds equal to or exceeding 58 miles an hour. GEMA recommends issuing a warning when winds exceed 80 mph.
Suspicious packages should be reported to law enforcement personnel immediately.
PROTOCOL FOR SUSPICIOUS LETTERS OR PACKAGES
- Do not shake or empty contents of any suspicious envelope or package.
- Do not transport the package to another area or allow others to examine it.
- Alert Campus Police or 911.
- Leave the area closing any doors behind you. If possible shut off the ventilation system.
- Wash hands with soap and water to prevent the spreading of infectious material.
- Create a list of persons who were in the room or area when the package was recognized. Give the list to local public health and law enforcement authorities.
- For further information, call the Georgia Division of Public Health Event Information Line, at 1-866-752-3442, (24 hours/day and 7 days/week).
It is improbable that your first warning of an attack might be a flash of a nuclear explosion in the sky some distance away or after a warning while you are en route to a shelter.
IF OUTDOORS:
- If you are outdoors at the time of a nuclear flash and especially if you feel warmth, take cover INSTANTLY in the best place you can find. By taking instant cover within a few seconds, you might avoid being seriously burned by the heat or injured by the blast wave of a nuclear explosion.
- You can take immediate cover in any type of building, cellar, basement, ditch, or culvert alongside the road, highway underpass, under a parked vehicle, or a heavy piece of furniture, etc., as some protection is better than none at all. The important thing is to avoid being burned by the heat, thrown about by the blast, or struck by flying objects.
- If you are able to protect yourself against the blast and heat waves by instantly taking cover, you can get protection from the radioactive fallout (which would arrive later) by moving to a suitable fallout shelter.
Natural disasters can create emergency conditions that vary widely in scope, urgency, and degree of damage and destruction. Weather conditions can deteriorate rapidly and without warning. Always pay close attention to weather conditions via the internet, radio, and/or through personal observation, and be prepared to act without notification.
As a severe weather condition approaches ABAC Campus Police will monitor the National Weather Service radio and other weather information outlets, as much as practicable, for potential severe weather reports. This information will be transmitted via ABAC’s Emergency Notification System to allow the maximum amount of time to prepare for safety and property damage control and to make decisions affecting the operation of the College.
However, severe or hazardous weather conditions can develop in seconds and may not allow for formal means of communication.
In the event that weather is immediately threatening:
- Do not leave the building or initiate building evacuation unless there is a fire.
- Save computer information. Unplug all personal computers and other equipment.
- Close and lock windows. Curtains should be fully drawn.
- Remove pictures from walls.
- Find a wall near the interior of the building. Stay away from windows and exterior doors.
- Take cover under desks or tables, if possible.
- Crouch in a fetal position near the wall, with hands overhead until the weather passes.
When severe weather strikes, power may be disrupted, causing alarms to sound. If a fire is not immediately present and a clear exit is maintained, everyone should remain in place until the weather passes.
REPORTING THE EMERGENCY
- Contact ABAC Police or 911 and advise the dispatcher that an emergency medical situation exists. Give name, location, and information concerning the emergency.
- Check victim’s breathing and pulse. Give CPR if necessary and you are qualified to do so.
- Control victim’s bleeding. Apply direct pressure and elevate the wounded limb if no fracture is obvious. If a fracture is suspected, do not move the victim unless necessary.
- Calm and reassure the victim. Protect the victim from disturbance and exposure. If the situation dictates and you are qualified to do so, assist in providing first aid and CPR, as requested.
INFECTION CONTROL
- Everyone should follow the Universal Precautions as described by the Center for Disease Control. Avoid contact with bodily fluids, by means of the wearing of nonporous articles such as medical gloves, goggles, and face shields.
- Utilizing these precautions, assume all patients are infected with HIV and other blood-borne pathogens. All body fluids should be treated as hazardous.
A Room Lockdown Response is used when it may be more dangerous to evacuate the building than to stay in the assigned rooms. Examples: Violent or potentially violent incident by an angry or deranged person or persons threatening with a gun or other deadly weapon; robbery in progress, etc.
IN GENERAL:
- Remain calm and stay with your group of students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
- Lock room doors and windows, and close shades immediately.
- Notify ABAC Police at 911 of the situation as soon as possible without endangering yourself.
- Notify Police of the type of disturbance, its location, the number of people causing it, who is involved, any weapon presence, and your name. Provide as much information as possible.
- Keep persons quiet and away from doors and windows. Consider persons with disabilities who may need assistance.
- If a gunshot is heard, keep people down near the floor and shielded under or behind room furniture as much as possible.
- Maintain a calming influence over your group. Reassure students, faculty, staff, and visitors that everything possible is being done to return the situation to a normal condition.
- Notify ABAC Police as soon as possible of any medical emergencies.
- Conduct a count of all persons and report any missing person to Police.
- Remain in the secure room until released by Police.
- If gunshots are fired and fleeing is necessary, run away in a zigzag manner, not a straight line.
A hurricane is a cyclonic storm system in which winds reach a constant speed of at least 74 mph and may gust up to and over 200 mph. Their heavy bands of spiral clouds may cover an area several hundred miles in diameter and generate torrential rains and tornadoes. As the hurricane moves over the ocean, a highly destructive storm surge up to 30 feet above normal sea level forms and moves onshore as the hurricane eye approaches landfall. The hurricane season begins June 1 and usually ends in November.
Hurricanes are categorized by their sustained winds, with Category 1 being the weakest and Category 5 being the most powerful.
All Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico coastal areas are subject to hurricanes. Hurricanes can cause catastrophic damage to coastlines and several hundred miles inland producing winds exceeding 155 miles per hour, as well as tornadoes and microbursts. Floods and flying debris from the excessive winds are often the deadly and destructive results of these weather events. The hurricane season lasts from June to November, with the peak season from mid-August to late October.
Most likely, ABAC would only experience winds and rains from a hurricane. Be prepared for travel delays as much of the coast would be evacuated.
Follow the procedures for Severe Thunderstorms or Tornados (below) in the event the effects are notable this far inland.
One of nature’s most destructive forces, a tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a supercell thunderstorm to the ground. Tornadoes can generate wind speeds of up to 318 miles per hour and produce a damage path over a mile in width and fifty miles distance.
WATCH – A tornado watch is issued when the conditions are favorable for the formation of a tornado. Be prepared to take shelter immediately if conditions worsen.
WARNING – May be issued when a tornado has actually been sighted or is being shown on Doppler radar. Danger signs include thunder, lightning, heavy rains, strong winds, hail, roaring noise, and a dark spinning funnel from the sky to the ground.
Tornadoes are spawned from powerful thunderstorms and appear as a rotating, funnel-shaped cloud that extends from thunderstorm clouds to the ground with whirling winds that can reach 300 miles per hour. Damage paths can be in excess of one mile wide and 50 miles long. Some tornadoes are clearly visible, while rain or nearby low-hanging clouds obscure others. Tornadoes may develop so rapidly that little if any, advance warning is possible. Before a tornado strikes, the wind may die and the air may become very still. If a tornado is imminent, you may only have a few minutes to go to safety.
IF INDOORS:
- Go to a pre-designated shelter area such as a safe room, or the lowest building level. If there is no basement, go to the center of an interior room on the lowest level (closet, interior hallway) away from corners, windows, doors, and outside walls. Put as many walls as possible between you and the outside. Get under a sturdy table, and use your arms to protect your head and neck.
- Cover face and head with arms and crouch facing the interior wall of the building.
- Immediately evacuate areas without reinforced construction such as auditoriums, gymnasiums, and large rooms with wide free-span roofs.
- Do not open windows.
IF OUTDOORS:
- If caught in open areas, move away from the tornado’s path at a right angle. If there is no time to escape, lie flat in the nearest depression, such as a ditch.
- Watch out for flying debris as it causes most fatalities and injuries.
- If there is no safe location, immediately get into a vehicle, buckle your seat belt, and try to drive to the closest sturdy shelter.
IF IN AN AUTOMOBILE:
- If your vehicle is hit by flying debris while you are driving, pull over and park.
- If you can safely get noticeably lower than the level of the roadway, leave your car and lie in that area, covering your head with your hands.
- Stay in the car with the seat belt on. Put your head down below the windows; if possible, cover your head with your hands and a blanket, coat, or other cushions.
- Do not get under an overpass or bridge. You are safer in a low, flat location.
- Never try to outrun a tornado in congested areas in a car or truck. Instead, leave the vehicle immediately for safe shelter.
Anyone who witnesses another person in a hostage situation or forcibly contained in a specific area should avoid interaction with the hostage-taker, and immediately notify ABAC Police or 911. The initial 45 minutes of a hostage situation are often the most dangerous. Stress, emotions, and physical and mental anxiety are at their highest in the opening minutes of a hostage situation, and it is difficult to predict responses to a given situation.
If taken hostage, make every effort to:
- Try to remain calm.
- Be polite and cooperative with the captor. Comply with instructions as best you can. Expect the unexpected: severe mood swings, irrational actions, etc.
- Avoid being argumentative, hostile, or belligerent. Displaying some fear may work to your advantage.
- Do not speak unless spoken to, and then only when necessary. Don’t talk down, complain, or attempt to argue or rationalize with the captor.
- Make no sudden moves that a tense rescuer may interpret as hostile or threatening.
- If you must go to the bathroom, need medications, or first aid, ask your captor(s).
- Do not attempt to escape unless there is an extremely good chance of success and/or survival.
- Be observant and try to remember as many details as possible. Physical traits, voice patterns, clothing, or other details about your captor(s) can help provide a better description later.
Hazardous materials are any elements, compounds or a combination that is flammable, corrosive, toxic, radioactive, or highly reactive, and that, because of handling, storing, processing, and packaging may have detrimental effects upon operating and emergency personnel, the public, equipment, and/or the environment. Hazardous materials can cause death, serious injury, long-lasting health effects, and damage to buildings, homes and other property.
The Environmental Health and Safety Office is charged with ensuring that all hazardous waste generated at ABAC is handled properly. If a question exists on how waste should be handled, assume it is hazardous and contact the Environmental Health and Safety Office.
Radioactive and hazardous materials are transported throughout the state by nearly every mode of travel. While many of these materials are in common use, accidents or spills present a serious threat to the health and safety of the general public.
Additional information can be located in the Environmental Management Plan located in the Office of the Physical Plant.
EMERGENCY SPILL PROCEDURE IF IN IMMEDIATE AREA
- Refer to the Emergency Response Guidebook, the Environmental Health/Occupational Safety Handbook, and/or the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for hazardous material incidents. These reference materials are located in the Physical Plant and are provided to furnish initial information for your protection and the protection of others.
- Check to see if others are nearby and warn them of the dangers.
- Close off the room or area, if possible, and evacuate the area.
- Notify ABAC Police or 911 requesting the area Hazardous Material Team (HAZMAT).
- When calling, please advise of the following:
- Identification of the material.
- Approximate quantity.
- Location of the incident.
- Time of incident.
- Any injuries.
IF INDOORS AND ASKED TO EVACUATE:
- Leave immediately.
- Refer to the ERP for information on evacuation routes, assembly points, and procedures.
- Follow the routes recommended by the authorities–shortcuts may not be safe.
- If you have time, minimize contamination by closing all windows, shutting all vents, etc.
- Remember to assist students and visitors who may have special needs.
IF INDOORS AND ASKED TO REMAIN INDOORS:
- If inside the building, remain inside and follow SHELTERING IN PLACE procedures.
- Close and lock all exterior doors and windows. Close vents, and as many interior doors as possible.
- Turn off air conditioners and ventilation systems.
- Go into the pre-selected shelter room. This room should have the fewest openings to the outside.
- Seal gaps under doorways and windows with wet towels or plastic and duct tape. Seal gaps around window and air conditioning units, bathroom, etc. with duct tape and plastic sheeting, wax paper or aluminum wrap.
- If gas or vapors could have entered the building, take shallow breaths through a cloth or a towel. Avoid eating or drinking any food or water that may be contaminated.
IF IN AN AUTOMOBILE:
- Stop and seek shelter in a permanent building. If you must remain in your car, keep car windows and vents closed and shut off the air conditioner and heater.
IF OUTDOORS:
- If outside the building, be aware of the location of the incident and directional movement of the contamination cloud, and evacuate the area, upwind of the incident. Stay upstream, uphill, and upwind!
- In general, try to go at least one-half mile (usually 5-6 city blocks) from the danger area. Move away from the accident scene, and help keep others away.
- Do not walk into or touch any spilled liquids, airborne mists, or condensed solid chemical deposits. Try not to inhale gases, fumes and smoke. If possible, cover the mouth with a cloth while leaving the area.
- Stay away from accident victims until the hazardous material has been identified.
A flash flood is a rapid flooding of low-lying areas caused by heavy rain. A warning may be issued when a flash flood is imminent; take necessary precautions immediately.
The most common type of flooding event is overland flooding and typically occurs when waterways such as rivers or streams overflow their banks and cause flooding in surrounding areas. Be aware that flash flooding can occur within a few minutes or hours of excessive rainfall, a dam failure, or a sudden release of water. If there is any possibility of a flash flood, move immediately to higher ground. Listen for local warnings and information.
IF INDOORS:
- Turn off utilities. Disconnect electrical devices. Do not touch electrical equipment if standing in water.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Be aware of streams, drainage channels, and other areas known to flood suddenly. Flash floods can occur in these areas with or without typical warnings.
- Do not walk through moving water. Six inches of moving water can make you fall. If you have to walk in water, walk where the water is not moving. Use a stick to check the firmness of the ground in front of you.
- Stay on firm ground. Moving water only 6 inches deep can sweep you off your feet. Standing water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
IF IN AN AUTOMOBILE:
- Do not drive into flooded areas. If floodwaters rise around your car, abandon the car and move to higher ground if you can do so safely as the vehicle can be swept away quickly.
- If your car stalls in rapidly rising waters, get out immediately and climb to higher ground.
- Be aware of areas where floodwaters have receded. Roads may have weakened and could collapse under the weight of a car.
- Stay on firm ground. Standing water may be electrically charged from underground or downed power lines.
- If barricades have been placed, they are there for your protection. If you come upon a barricade or a flooded road, go another way.
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
- Know the location of fire extinguishers, fire exits, and alarm systems in your area. Know how to use them.
- Smoke is the greatest danger in a fire. Stay near the floor where the air will be less toxic.
- Ask bystanders to assist in watching windows, doorways, etc., for persons that may be trapped inside.
IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE
- If a minor fire appears controllable and you know how to operate a fire extinguisher, promptly direct the charge of the fire extinguisher toward the base of the flame with a sweeping motion. Be sure to maintain a means of retreat at your back.
- If the fire does not appear controllable, activate the fire alarm. Call ABAC Police or 911 to report the fire. Give as much information as possible about the fire and its location.
- When the alarm is sounded, evacuate all rooms through the nearest marked exit. Close all doors and windows to confine the fire and reduce oxygen. DO NOT LOCK DOORS.
- Walk single file on the right side of the hallway or stairwell. Alert others to do the same. DO NOT USE ELEVATORS!
- Assist any disabled persons in exiting the building.
- If your clothing catches fire, STOP, DROP, and ROLL.
- Fire doors, such as those leading to stairwells, prevent fire and smoke from spreading. Fire doors should be closed at all times. Be sure that fire doors are closed upon exit.
- DO NOT RETURN FOR VALUABLES!
- Once outside, move to a clear area at least 1500 feet away from the affected building. Keep streets, fire hydrants, and walkways clear for emergency vehicles.
- Do not return to the affected area or evacuated building unless instructed to do so by the fire department. Stay clear of the emergency area.
SHOULD YOU BECOME TRAPPED IN A BUILDING DURING A FIRE
- If a window is available, place an article of clothing (shirt, coat, towel, etc.), preferably white in color, outside the window as a marker for rescue crews.
- Use towels, sheets, or clothing to seal around doorways. If possible, wet the items before sealing the area.
- If a window is not available, stay near the floor, where the air will be less toxic.
- Tie a wet cloth over the nose and mouth to aid breathing.
- Call ABAC Police or 911 to advise them of your location. Shout at intervals to alert emergency crews of your location. DO NOT PANIC.
FIRE PREVENTION
- Waste must be properly disposed of to prevent the creation of a fire and/or safety hazard.
- Do not overload outlets with multiple outlet cords or multiple plug adapters.
- Keep closets free of old rags, paper or other combustible odds and ends.
- Keep walkways and stairwells free from obstruction at all times.
A heatwave is an extended period of extreme heat and is often accompanied by high humidity. These conditions can be dangerous and even life-threatening for those who don’t take the proper precautions.
Heat kills by pushing the human body beyond its limits. In extreme heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed, and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature. Most heat disorders occur because the victim has been overexposed to heat or has over-exercised for his or her age and physical condition. Listen to local weather forecasts, and stay aware of upcoming temperature changes.
IN GENERAL:
- Stay indoors as much as possible and limit exposure to the sun.
- Eat well-balanced, light and regular meals.
- Drink plenty of water, even if you do not feel thirsty. Avoid drinks with caffeine. Limit intake of alcoholic beverages.
- Avoid extreme temperature changes.
- Postpone outdoor games and activities.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight, and light-colored clothes that cover as much skin as possible. Avoid dark colors because they absorb the sun’s rays.
- Protect face and head by wearing a wide-brimmed hat.
- Avoid strenuous work during the warmest part of the day. Take frequent breaks if you must work.
- Consider spending the warmest part of the day in buildings such as libraries, schools, theaters, shopping malls, and other community facilities. Circulating air can cool the body by increasing the evaporation rate of perspiration.
Law enforcement personnel will immediately request appropriate assistance (i.e. FAA if a plane crash, bomb disposal, etc.) The area will be sealed as debris may be possible evidence.
IF INDOORS:
- Get under a sturdy table or desk if things are falling around you. When they stop falling, leave the building quickly, watching for weakened floors and stairways. As you exit the building, be especially watchful of falling debris. Stay low if there is smoke. Do not stop to retrieve personal possessions.
- Assist the handicapped in leaving the building.
- Do not use elevators.
- Check for fire and other hazards.
- Call ABAC Police or 911 and give as much information as possible.
IF TRAPPED INDOORS:
- If you are trapped in debris, use any available light to signal your location.
- Tap on a pipe or wall, so rescuers can hear where you are.
- If possible, use a whistle to signal rescuers. Shout only as a last resort as it may cause one to inhale unsafe amounts of dust.
- Avoid unnecessary movement so you don’t kick up dust.
- Cover your nose and mouth with anything you have on hand. Dense-weave cotton material can act as a good filter. Try to breathe through the material.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Once you are out, do not stand in front of windows, glass doors, or other potentially hazardous areas.
- Move at least 1500 feet away from the explosion site. Do not block areas to be used by emergency officials or others still exiting the building.
- Do NOT return to an evacuated building unless cleared to do so by a college official.
During an earthquake, remain calm and quickly take the following actions:
IF INDOORS:
- DROP, COVER and HOLD: Drop to the ground; take cover in a doorway or under a sturdy desk or table; and hold on until the shaking stops. If there isn’t a table or desk nearby, cover the face and head with arms and crouch in an inside corner of the building.
- Stay away from glass windows, shelves, and other heavy objects or equipment.
IF OUTDOORS:
- Move quickly away from buildings, utility poles, and other structures and then drop to the ground.
- CAUTION: Always avoid power or utility lines as they may be energized!
- Know your assembly points!
IF IN AN AUTOMOBILE:
- Pullover to the side of the road as quickly and safely as possible. Avoid stopping near or under buildings, trees, overpasses, or utility wires.
- Stay in the vehicle. Set the parking brake and listen to the radio for information.
- When the earthquake is over, proceed cautiously, and avoid bridges, ramps, overpasses, and roads that may have been damaged.
IF, IN THE AFTERMATH OF AN EARTHQUAKE, A SUBSEQUENT EMERGENCY SITUATION EXISTS:
- Protect yourself at all times, and be prepared for aftershocks.
- If emergency assistance is needed, request Law Enforcement personnel.
The campus community should report any problems concerning demonstrations, anticipated demonstrations, and the presence of unauthorized persons to Law Enforcement personnel. Contact law enforcement immediately if you observe:
- INTERFERENCE with normal operations of the College.
- PREVENTION of access to offices, buildings, or other College facilities.
- THREAT of physical harm to persons or damage to College facilities.
Explosive devices may be detonated in various locations with and without warning. Report any suspicious packages or objects found or received to law enforcement immediately. Additionally, report any bomb threats received via telephone, mail, email, or any other means of communication.
TELEPHONE THREATS
- DO NOT hang up the phone! Remain calm, and keep the caller on the line as long as possible. Ask the caller to repeat the message, and record every word.
- Keep talking to the caller as long as possible and record the following information:
- Time of call.
- The number dialed by the caller.
- Age and sex of caller.
- Any speech pattern, accent, nationality, etc.
- The emotional state of the caller.
- Anyone receiving a threat that a bomb is located on the property should attempt to obtain the following information:
- When is the bomb going to explode?
- Where is the bomb located? What area?
- What type of bomb is it?
- What does the bomb look like?
- Why did you place the bomb?
- What is your name?
- Advise the caller that detonation could result in death or serious injury to innocent people.
- Pay particular attention to background noises, such as motors running, music, or any other noises, which may indicate the location from which the call is being made.
- If possible, have more than one person listen in on the call.
- To minimize confusion and panic, keep the call confidential.
- If possible, contact 911 while the caller is still on the phone. Do NOT use cell phones in the vicinity.
- Do NOT attempt to move a suspicious device.
- A decision will then be made as to whether the building or area will be evacuated:
Evacuation Ordered
Faculty and staff should assist in the evacuation of the building by ensuring all person(s) leave the area. Individuals evacuating the building will move to a location that is approximately 1,500 feet away from any buildings. You will be directed to the primary evacuation location for your building.
Evacuation Not Ordered
A covert search by the staff may be conducted. All staff will be asked to discreetly check their work areas for any suspicious packages or objects.
SUSPICIOUS OBJECT
If a bomb or suspicious package/object is located or discovered:
- Assume it to be a bomb; DO NOT TOUCH THE ITEM!
- Notify ABAC Police or 911.
- An immediate evacuation of the area will be initiated.
- Landline telephones will be utilized to establish an emergency communications center. Neither two-way radios nor cell phones will be used within 1,500 feet of the suspected device!
- Do not reenter the area until cleared to do so by authorized personnel.
MAIL THREATS
If a bomb or bomb threat is received in your area through the mail:
- Do not handle the letter, envelope, or package.
- Notify ABAC Police or 911.
- Evacuate the immediate area.
EXPLOSIONS
In the event of an explosion in any building, staff should take the following actions:
- Take cover under tables, desks, or other such objects that will give protection against flying glass or debris.
- Notify ABAC Police or 911.
- Give location and as much information about the explosion as possible.
- Before taking further actions, await any instructions from Law Enforcement.
- If evacuation is ordered, exit as instructed.
RUN
If there is an accessible escape path, attempt to evacuate the premises.
HIDE
If evacuation is not possible, find a place to hide where the active shooter is less likely to find you.
FIGHT
As a last resort, and only when your life is in imminent danger, attempt to disrupt and/or incapacitate the active shooter.
CALL ABAC POLICE OR 911 WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO!
Financial Aid
- Log in to MyABAC at my.abac.edu.
- Click on the Banner SSB app.
- Click Student Financial Services Tab.
- Click View Account Holds.
Navigate to my.abac.edu. Contact Tech Support if assistance is needed.
STUDENTS OVER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
1. Go to ABAC Financial Agreement Authorization.
2. Login with your ABAC email address and password.
3. Click Submit button.
4. Complete the form, read, and click Confirm.
5. Your form has been submitted for automated processing. The hold will automatically release.
FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OF AGE:
PARENTS: You will need to create an account in our Dynamic Forms application and then simply complete the steps for the agreement. NOTE: You will need your student’s 918# (student ID#).
Parent instructions:
Parent link to form:
Banner is the online system that stores student information. It is the application students use to register for classes, view grades, get specific information on each semester’s financial aid and costs. Students use an assigned ID number to log in. All of ABAC’s Banner ID numbers begin with 918, for example, 918123456.
ABAC has a number of scholarships available for both current and incoming students. Information on scholarships can be found at http://www.abac.edu/scholarships. To apply, complete the online scholarship application.
As a general rule of thumb, refunds are issued 30 days into the semester. The first fall refund checks are issued around mid-September.
For more precise information, please visit Student Accounts – Refunds. Please make sure to set up your direct deposit in eStallion:
1. Log in to MyABAC portal by navigating to www.abac.edu/myabac.
2. Once logged in, and click on the eStallion icon.
3. Under the Refunds tab, insert your account information.
Visit www.abac.edu/myabac and select MyABAC or visit my.abac.edu. Then, click the eStallion icon. Statements for Fall will be available April 15. Financial support will be posted to students’ accounts on April 15. Real-Time Statements are also available in eStallion.
New Students – Completing one of the following two tasks in order to secure your seat and be assigned an Orientation date:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Pay a $250 tuition deposit
(Receive an earlier orientation and registration date by completing this requirement early. This requirement excludes dual enrollment and transient students.)
Returning Students – Completing one of the following three tasks in order to secure your seat and stay registered in your courses:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Sign up for the ABAC Payment Plan
- Pay a $500 tuition deposit
(This requirement excludes dual enrollment and transient students.)
Verification is the process used to check the accuracy of the information provided by the student applicant and family when applying for Federal Student Aid. ABAC’s Office of Financial Aid has an easy, mobile, personalized process that makes everything about navigating the financial aid verification process easier. Watch your email for instructions on how to create your account or visit https://www.abac.edu/funding/financial-aid/#Verification for more details.
No. Due to federal guidelines, you could be selected to provide further documentation. Check your ABAC email for communication on additional requirements.
Yes. The financial aid year begins in the Fall and ends after the Summer semester. Each new aid year (academic year), the FAFSA must be renewed. The 2023-2024 FAFSA became available October 1, 2022, using 2021 tax information.
Yes, financial aid will apply towards housing charge but not your application fee. Housing charges can only be paid by financial aid after tuition and fees are covered. Check with financial aid to see if you are receiving enough financial aid to pay for your fees. Remember to meet the financial aid deadline of July 15 to prevent complications at move-in.
General
Banner is the online system that stores student information. It is the application students use to register for classes, view grades, get specific information on each semester’s financial aid and costs. Students use an assigned ID number to log in. All of ABAC’s Banner ID numbers begin with 918, for example, 918123456.
The hours of operation are Monday-Thursday, 8 am-5:30 pm and Fridays 8 am-3 pm.
ABAC is a tobacco free campus. No smoking or smokeless tobacco use is permitted on campus.
Health Center
Student Health Insurance is only required for international students and students in the nursing program clinicals.
A student can request a waiver through UHC. Waivers must be requested each and every semester and it should be requested within the first thirty days of class.
Waiver deadlines can be found under Inside ABAC – Student Accounts. Login with MyABAC credentials and click on Student Health Insurance.
Students who elect to enroll in the insurance plan should do so within the first thirty days of class by clicking on Enrollment Form, click Opt-in. After completing the Enrollment Form, students will set up an account. After an account is set up, the student will have the option of printing an insurance card.
Housing
Please visit the Residence Life and Housing website for current housing/rent costs: https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/residence-life-and-housing/#Housing-Rates
The student contract for housing covers fall and spring semesters. This amount is payable in two installments, one at the beginning of fall semester and the other at the beginning of spring semester. Housing during the summer term is extra. Housing fees include a room, furnishings, and all utilities. Students may contact the Office of Student Accounts to discuss payment options.
All on-campus residences are required to have a meal plan.
To apply to change your meal plan, you must complete the online Meal Plan Change Form (https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/dining-services/#Change-Meal-Plans)
Please visit https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/dining-services/#Meal-Plans for information on meal plans.
No, telephone lines are not provided in each individual apartment although students may have a line activated at their own cost through AT&T. Emergency telephones are located outside and throughout the building.
Yes, Health and Safety Inspections are conducted for health and safety twice each semester. A fire safety inspection will also be conducted during the semester. CAs will be looking for basic safety and cleanliness issues during these inspections, not spotless rooms, although spotless rooms are always appreciated by the Housing staff as well as your roommates.
ABAC does not insure personal property, nor is it liable for any damaged or stolen property. All students residing on campus are strongly encouraged to provide their own insurance through a renter’s policy or their parent’s home owner’s insurance. One option is NSSI; the company specializes in personal property insurance for college students. See https://www.nssi.com/marketing/NSSIBoxStyleEmailBrochure.pdf
All apartments are cleaned professionally during the summer semester. During the year students are expected to maintain their apartments. Health and Safety Inspections will be conducted twice each semester to ensure proper health and safety standards are being met. A cleaning fee may be assessed for excessively dirty apartments.
All candles are strictly prohibited, with or without a wick. Possession of candles carries a strict penalty as fire safety is a primary concern in buildings that house 500 students in such close proximity.
No, a full size refrigerator is provided for each apartment. Special permission must be granted by the Director of Housing for mini-fridges which are allowed for medical and dietary reasons.
Students may bring their own furniture. However, no ABAC furniture may be removed from the room and all furniture must be deemed safe by ABAC Student Life & Housing staff.
The apartments are staffed by 35 Community Assistants, four 24-hour live-in professional staff members, as well as administrative, support, and maintenance personnel staff members.
Housing is open during fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring breaks. There is an additional fee for housing during the Christmas break. All students must move-out between spring and summer and between summer and fall semesters. Students may sign up for May housing to stay during the break between spring and summer. There is no housing available between summer and fall semesters.
(There is no curfew for ABAC residents, although the visitation hours for freshmen are from 8:00am to 2:00am.) Also, remember that staying up too late may negatively affect student success.
ABAC is a tobacco free campus. No smoking or smokeless tobacco use is permitted on campus.
The use of finishing nails, tacks, and putty that will not pull the paint off or discolor the walls may be used. See the Guide to Residential Living for more information.
Students may not move from one building to another unless special permission has been granted by the Director of Residence Life.
Prior to moving in, students must contact the Assignments Coordinator in writing. Once a student has moved in, all room changes must be initiated through the student’s Area Coordinator. Room changes not approved by the Area Coordinator will result in a $150 room change fee.
Fish, and solely aquatic small amphibians in a ten-gallon or less aquarium are the only pets allowed within the residence halls.
Yes, freshmen may have cars on campus. However, Lakeside residents may only park within the Lakeside parking lot from 7:00 am until 5:30 pm. ABAC Place residents may not park in the Lakeside parking lot between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm. After 5:30 pm, students may park in any student assigned parking lot.
Freshmen are not allowed to have overnight guests. Students living in ABAC Place may have overnight guests for no longer than six nights per month or three consecutive nights, and each roommate must agree to the overnight guest. Residents are held responsible for their guests at all times.
No, apartments and suites are not co-ed. Hallways are co-ed for both freshmen and upperclassmen. Freshmen may request a single-gender hallway at Lakeside.
Unfortunately, family housing is not available at this time.
Can I choose my own roommates? Roommates are assigned based on the responses to the roommate preference section of the housing application. Students may request specific roommates, but the requests must be mutual, arrive at approximately the same time, and be requested prior to June 1st.
Yes, students who live on campus are obligated to stay on campus both fall and spring semesters. Students who move on campus in the spring or summer are required to live on campus for that one semester only. The only exemption for this is graduation and medical withdrawal.
ABAC Place and Lakeside is equipped with wireless internet throughout the buildings. Personal wireless routers are only allowed with special permission.
All housing fees are due in full at the fee payment deadline prior to the start of each semester.
Yes, financial aid will apply towards housing charge but not your application fee. Housing charges can only be paid by financial aid after tuition and fees are covered. Check with financial aid to see if you are receiving enough financial aid to pay for your fees. Remember to meet the financial aid deadline of July 15 to prevent complications at move-in.
Students contract for housing for the entire academic year. This amount is payable in two installments, one at the beginning of fall and the other at the beginning of spring semester. Housing during the summer term is extra. Housing fees include a room, furnishings, and all utilities. Students may contact the Office of Student Accounts to discuss payment options.
Yes, all residents must purchase a meal plan.
(Fall 2019) First-time entering freshmen will move in on Thursday and Friday, August 8th and 9th by appointment. For students who are attending the August 9th Advising and Registration day, they may move in on Friday, August 9 after he/she has completed advising and registration All students must have completed an Advising and Registration day before moving into his/her housing assignment. All students must be registered for classes and have paid their accounts in full or have sufficient awarded financial aid prior to moving into housing. (Students only need to pay accounts in full; proof of payment will be provided by ABAC Residence Life & Housing). Returning students may begin moving in on Sunday, August 11 and continue through August 13, the first day of classes. All offices other than Residence Life & Housing will be closed on the weekend and students needing to speak with any other office should plan to move in on Monday or Tuesday, August 12 and 13.
Suggested Move-In Times:
For Freshmen:
Thursday, August 8: By Appointment
Friday, August 9: BY Appointment
For Upperclassmen:
Sunday, August 12 : 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Monday, August 13 : 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday, August 14: 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
First-time entering freshmen are assigned to Lakeside until all suites have been filled. Once Lakeside has been filled, freshmen will be assigned to ABAC Place at a higher room rate. Upperclassmen will be assigned to ABAC Place.
Living on campus provides many opportunities for positive student development and learning. First-year students, in particular, benefit from the supportive environment of the on-campus community. For this reason ABAC requires all freshmen who have earned fewer than 30 semester hours of collegiate level credit after high school graduation and have not satisfied Learning Support requirements to live on campus. Freshmen must live on campus unless they are commuting from a parent’s, guardian’s, or grandparent’s home within a 50-mile commuting distance.
No, the housing application fee is non-refundable.
There is a $235 nonrefundable housing application fee. This is not a deposit and does not apply to any housing costs. This must be paid up front. Financial aid will not cover the application fee.
There is no official housing deadline, but housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Priority housing application runs through April 1st and early housing application is April 2 through July 1. Applying for housing during priority application gives you the best chance to receive a private room or the most affordable room options. Applying during early application gives you the opportunity to request special accommodations and maximizes your chance to receive requested roommates. Lakeside and housing for Upperclassmen are the first to fill. Freshmen must apply for housing or request an exemption from housing prior to attending the advising and registration days.
You must be enrolled at ABAC and maintain a minimum of 12 credit hours (3 credit hours in the summer), unless otherwise approved by the Director of Residence Life.
Nursing
Admission to the nursing program is academically competitive and will be based on academic qualifications. The first step in the admission process will be an evaluation of a student’s overall grade point average (all attempts at all courses). A student whose overall grade point average is 2.50 or higher will progress in the acceptance process. A student whose grade point average is below 2.50 will be denied acceptance to the program. A student must achieve a minimum grade of a C in all core courses applicable to the nursing program.
No. Students are not required to take a standardized admission exam to enter the RN to BSN program.
If a student does not hold a valid, unencumbered Registered Nurse License, the student will not be admitted into the program. If a student did not graduate from a regionally accredited Nursing Program, the student will not be accepted into the program. A grade point average of less than 2.5. prevents admission into the program. It is suggested that if a student is not accepted for the semester that they apply they should meet with his/her advisor to plan courses to take to bring up his/her G.P.A.
The number of students admitted is based on the current student/faculty ratio as well as the number of available clinical spaces for student placement. When more students meet requirements for admission than can be accepted, students are prioritized by the overall GPA.
No. A student may choose to complete all core classes before entering the nursing program, but all core classes are not required before entering the nursing classes. The student may enter the nursing courses and complete 12 credit hours of required core courses while taking nursing classes. The student must complete all core classes and nursing classes to be eligible to graduate.
There is not an expiration rule for any of the core classes required for the RN to BSN Program.
To exit a nursing course the student must achieve a minimum grade of a C (which is a 75 average for nursing).
No. Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete a criminal background check through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Additionally, students are subject to criminal background checks and drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. If a student is denied access to any clinical agency at any point in the program based on the criminal background check, the student may receive a failure in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the theory grade earned. It is important to note the clinical agencies determine if a student is eligible for clinical placement in their facility, not the nursing program or nursing faculty.
Yes. All students admitted to the nursing program must complete a drug screen through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. In addition, students are subject to drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. A refusal to test or the inability to provide a sample for drug testing at any point in the program will be considered a positive drug screen. A positive drug screen at any point in the program will result in a “W” in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the earned theory grade. The student will have the option to reapply for a subsequent semester upon proof of an acceptable drug screen.
Clinical activities are preceptor guided experiences and begin in the second semester of nursing classes. Students are assigned to preceptors in healthcare facilities throughout the area for clinical experiences supervised by a facility approved preceptors. A variety of locations, shifts, and activities are planned to enhance the overall experience for the student. Students are responsible for choosing a facility and preceptor with the instructor’s guidance and approval.
A student must gain acceptance to the college prior to completing the online nursing application. The student’s ABAC ID number (918#) and stallion email address is needed to complete the nursing application. An application without this information will be discarded. A student who applied after the deadline dates will have their application placed with the next available semester’s applications.
After the application deadline, all applications are preliminarily reviewed. If the student appears to be working toward the minimum requirements, the student meets with the advisor to determine eligibility for admission. If a student does not meet or is not in the process of meeting the minimum requirements, a denial letter is mailed. All full accept letters are mailed at the end of the semester prior to the semester of application after a final review.
Yes. Students must apply by the deadline date even if course work is still in progress. Preliminary letters are mailed based on continued work toward meeting the requirements. The final class is not selected until the end of the semester prior to the expected program start.
The First Semester of nursing classes includes NURS 3000 Concepts of Professional Practice and Advanced Health & Physical Assessment. Classes are delivered asynchronously online through the Learning Management System. Second Semester nursing classes include NURS 4000 Leadership and Informatics, NURS 4050 Foundations of Research, and NURS 4100 Community Health and Rural Nursing. Preceptor experiences are required for both NURS 4000 and NURS 4100 courses and will be arranged by the course coordinator with student collaboration. Third Semester nursing classes include NURS 4300 Aging Populations and NURS 4350 Professional Role Immersion.
Yes. Students enrolled in the nursing program must have health insurance. You may use your personal insurance coverage from your parents, employers, etc. However, if you do not have personal insurance you will either have to purchase it from an insurance vendor or purchase insurance offered through the school by the University System of Georgia.
Yes. However, you do not need to purchase this on your own. Your student voucher fee will cover the liability insurance costs while you are in the nursing program.
The recommendation is for you to contact your assigned nursing advisor, which is found in Banner. If you are unsure of your assigned advisor, please feel free to contact the following:
Tifton Campus:
Reba Selph
229.391.5020
rselph@abac.edu
Bainbridge Site:
Ashley Robinson
229.243.4270
ashley.robinson@abac.edu
The recommendation is for you to contact your assigned nursing advisor, which is found in Banner. If you are unsure of your assigned advisor, please feel free to contact the following:
Tifton Campus:
Reba Selph
229.391.5020
rselph@abac.edu
Bainbridge Site:
Ashley Robinson
229.243.4270
ashley.robinson@abac.edu
Yes. However, you do not need to purchase this on your own. Your student voucher fee will cover the liability insurance costs while you are in the nursing program.
Yes. Students enrolled in the nursing program must have health insurance. You may use your personal insurance coverage from your parents, employers, etc. However, if you do not have personal insurance you will either have to purchase it from an insurance vendor or purchase insurance offered through the school by the University System of Georgia.
Yes. Students must apply by the deadline date even if course work is still in progress. Preliminary letters are mailed based on continued work toward meeting the requirements. The final class is not selected until the end of the semester prior to the expected program start.
First Semester
- NURS 1108 Fundamentals
- NURS 1109 Health & Physical Assessment
- Class is typically two one-half days per week. Skills lab and clinical assignments are required for both nursing courses and will be assigned by the course coordinator.
Second Semester
- NURS 1110 Medical/Surgical One
- NURS 1116 Mental Health Nursing
- Class is typically two one-half days per week. Skills lab and clinical assignments are required for both nursing courses and will be assigned by the course coordinator.
Third Semester
- NURS 2207 Medical/Surgical Two
- NURS 2208 Maternal-Child & Women’s Health
- Class is typically two half-days per week. Skills lab and clinical assignments are required for both nursing courses and will be assigned by the course coordinator.
Fourth Semester
- NURS 2209 Pediatrics
- NURS 2210 Medical/Surgical Three
- Class is typically two half-days per week. Skills lab and clinical assignments are required for both nursing courses and will be assigned by the course coordinator.
Students should plan on attending class, skills labs, and clinical activities from four to five days per week.
After the application deadline all applications are preliminarily reviewed. If the student appears to be working toward the minimum requirements, a conditional accept letter is mailed. If a student does not meet or is not in process of meeting the minimum requirements, a denial letter is mailed. All full accept letters are mailed at the end of the semester prior to the semester of application after a final review.
A student must gain acceptance to the college prior to completing the online nursing application. The student’s ABAC ID number (918#) and stallion email address is needed to complete the nursing application. An application without this information will be discarded. A student who applied after the deadline dates will have their application placed with the next available semester’s applications.
Clinical activities begin in the first semester of nursing. Students are assigned to healthcare facilities throughout the area for clinical experiences supervised by clinical instructors. A variety of locations, shifts and activities are planned to enhance the overall experience for the student. Students are assigned his/her clinical rotation. Special accommodations due to work schedules, family responsibilities, and childcare cannot be made due to large student numbers.
Yes. All students admitted to the nursing program must complete a drug screen through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. In addition, students are subject to drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. A refusal to test or the inability to provide a sample for drug testing at any point in the program will be considered a positive drug screen. A positive drug screen at any point in the program will result in a “W” in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the earned theory grade. The student will have the option to reapply for a subsequent semester upon proof of an acceptable drug screen.
No. Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete a criminal background check through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Additionally, students are subject to criminal background checks and drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. If a student is denied access to any clinical agency at any point in the program based on the criminal background check, the student may receive a failure in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the theory grade earned. It is important to note the clinical agencies determine if a student is eligible for clinical placement in their facility, not the nursing program or nursing faculty.
To exit a nursing course the student must achieve a minimum grade of a C (which is a 75 average for nursing).
This class is valid for two years and must be completed with a C or better. It is suggested that the first anatomy and physiology (BIOL 2011 & BIOL 2011L) be taken before PNUR 1104. PNUR 1104 must be taken at ABAC and can be repeated one time only.
No. A student may choose to complete all core classes before entering the nursing program, but all core classes are not required before entering the generic nursing program. The following courses are required for admission to the generic program:
Course Number | COURSE TITLE | CREDITS | TOTAL |
ENGL 1101 | Composition I | 3 | 3 |
ENGL 1102 | Composition II | 3 | 3 |
POLS 1101 | American Government | 3 | 3 |
BIOL 2011 BIOL 2011L BIOL 2012 BIOL 2012L
*5 year expiration rule |
Human Anatomy & Physiology I
Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab Human Anatomy & Physiology II Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab |
4
4 |
8 |
PNUR 1104
*2 year expiration rule |
Pharmacology for Health Professions (Required to be completed at ABAC prior to admission in to the program.) | 2 | 2 |
The number of students admitted is based on the current student/faculty ratio as well as the number of available clinical spaces for student placement. When more students meet requirements for admission than can be accepted, students are prioritized by the HESI Admission Exam Score and the most recent grades on the courses in the prioritization GPA section above.
Students with two failures in nursing courses from other nursing programs will be ineligible for ABAC’s nursing program. Failures older than two years will be considered on an individual basis.
A low grade point average or failure of a required core course. It is suggested that if a student is not accepted for the semester that they apply they should meet with his/her advisor to plan courses to take to bring up his/her G.P.A.
Yes. Students wanting to attend either track of the ASN program at ABAC must take the HESI Admission Exam. The HESI A2 exam must be taken at either the Tifton campus or the Bainbridge instructional site. Scores are valid for one calendar year. Only two attempts per year are allowed. The minimum accepted score is 75.
Admission to the nursing program is academically competitive and will be based on academic qualifications. The first step in the admission process will be an evaluation of a student’s overall grade point average (all attempts at all courses). A student whose overall grade point average is 2.50 or higher will progress in the acceptance process and have a nursing grade point average calculated (all attempts at core courses applicable to the nursing program). A student who’s overall and nursing grade point average is 2.50 or higher will be conditionally accepted. A student whose overall and/or nursing grade point average is below 2.50 will be denied acceptance to the program. A student must achieve a minimum grade of a C in all core courses applicable to the nursing program. When space limits the acceptance of all qualified applicants, those meeting the minimum requirements will be ranked according to their nursing grade point average (any attempt at the core courses applicable to the nursing curriculum). Achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
Yes. All core classes are required before entering the One Year Registered Nurse Nursing Program.
This is a bridge program for students with prior health-related degrees. A student with a degree from an accredited institution and who holds a license or certification as a practical nurse, paramedic, or respiratory therapist are eligible. This track requires the HESI Admission Assessment and the Program Specific Entrance exam as part of the admission criteria.
Yes. Nine hours of articulation credit for NURS 1108 is awarded to the student upon successful completion of NURS 1115B.
Yes. Students wanting to attend either track of the ASN program at ABAC must take the HESI Admission Exam. The HESI A2 exam must be taken at either the Tifton campus or the Bainbridge instructional site. Scores are valid for one calendar year. Only two attempts per year are allowed. The minimum accepted score is 75.
Yes. Applicants for the bridge program must pass the Program Specific Competency Exam with a 75 to be eligible for the program within two attempts.
While it is preferred that you have a minimum of one year’s experience in your field, it is not a requirement for admission.
The number of students admitted is based on the current student/faculty ratio as well as the number of available clinical spaces for student placement. When more students meet requirements for admission than can be accepted, students are prioritized by the HESI Admission Exam Score and the most recent grades on the courses in the prioritization GPA section above.
Students with two failures in nursing courses from other nursing programs will be ineligible for ABAC’s nursing program. Failures older than two years will be considered on an individual basis.
A low grade point average or failure of a required core course. It is suggested that if a student is not accepted for the semester that they apply they should meet with his/her advisor to plan courses to take to bring up his/her G.P.A.
Admission to the nursing program is academically competitive and will be based on academic qualifications. The first step in the admission process will be an evaluation of a student’s overall grade point average (all attempts at all courses). A student whose overall grade point average is 2.50 or higher will progress in the acceptance process and have a nursing grade point average calculated (all attempts at core courses applicable to the nursing program). A student who’s overall and nursing grade point average is 2.50 or higher will be conditionally accepted. A student whose overall and/or nursing grade point average is below 2.50 will be denied acceptance to the program. A student must achieve a minimum grade of a C in all core courses applicable to the nursing program. When space limits the acceptance of all qualified applicants, those meeting the minimum requirements will be ranked according to their nursing grade point average (any attempt at the core courses applicable to the nursing curriculum). Achievement of the minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance into the program.
This class is valid for two years and must be completed with a C or better. It is suggested that the first anatomy and physiology (BIOL 2011 & BIOL 2011L) be taken before PNUR 1104. PNUR 1104 must be taken at ABAC and can be repeated one time only.
To exit a nursing course the student must achieve a minimum grade of a C (which is a 75 average for nursing).
No. Upon acceptance to the program, students must complete a criminal background check through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. Additionally, students are subject to criminal background checks and drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. If a student is denied access to any clinical agency at any point in the program based on the criminal background check, the student may receive a failure in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the theory grade earned. It is important to note the clinical agencies determine if a student is eligible for clinical placement in their facility, not the nursing program or nursing faculty.
Yes. All students admitted to the nursing program must complete a drug screen through a company designated by the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. In addition, students are subject to drug/alcohol screens randomly or for cause throughout the program. A refusal to test or the inability to provide a sample for drug testing at any point in the program will be considered a positive drug screen. A positive drug screen at any point in the program will result in a “W” in the appropriate nursing course regardless of the earned theory grade. The student will have the option to reapply for a subsequent semester upon proof of an acceptable drug screen.
Clinical activities begin in the first semester of nursing. Students are assigned to healthcare facilities throughout the area for clinical experiences supervised by clinical instructors. A variety of locations, shifts, and activities are planned to enhance the overall experience for the student. Students are assigned his/her clinical rotation. Special accommodations due to work schedules, family responsibilities, and childcare cannot be made due to large student numbers.
A student must gain acceptance to the college prior to completing the online nursing application. The student’s ABAC ID number (918#) and stallion email address is needed to complete the nursing application. An application without this information will be discarded. A student who applied after the deadline dates will have their application placed with the next available semester’s applications.
After the application deadline, all applications are preliminarily reviewed. If the student appears to be working toward the minimum requirements, a conditional acceptance letter is mailed. If a student does not meet or is not in the process of meeting the minimum requirements, a denial letter is mailed. All full accept letters are mailed at the end of the semester prior to the semester of the application after a final review.
Yes. Student must apply by the deadline date even if course work is still in progress. Preliminary letters are mailed based on continued work toward meeting the requirements. The final class is not selected until the end of the semester prior to the expected program start.
Yes. Students enrolled in the nursing program must have health insurance. You may use your personal insurance coverage from your parents, employers, etc. However, if you do not have personal insurance you will either have to purchase it from an insurance vendor or purchase insurance offered through the school by the University System of Georgia.
Yes. However, you do not need to purchase this on your own. Your student voucher fee will cover the liability insurance costs while you are in the nursing program.
Unfortunately, yes, this is a possibility. The Georgia Board of Nursing determines whether or not an applicant may be licensed as a nurse in the state of Georgia.
The recommendation is for you to contact your assigned nursing advisor, which is found in Banner. If you are unsure of your assigned advisor, please feel free to contact the following:
Tifton Campus:
Reba Selph
229.391.5020
rselph@abac.edu
Bainbridge Site:
Ashley Robinson
229.243.4270
ashley.robinson@abac.edu
Orientation
If you are a new student with less than 30 transferable hours, you will attend New Student Orientation. Here is more information on NSO.
If you are a transfer student, with more than 30 transferable hours, you are eligible for Fast Track Orientation. Here is more information on Fast Track.
Visit the FAQ section on the Orientation page if you have other questions regarding Orientation.
Provost Search
The next provost is expected to take office in early summer of 2025. The new provost may be visible and available to meet with individuals prior to the official start date, but the anticipated start date is on or around June 1, 2025.
The visits for finalists will be announced to the ABAC community prior to their interviews. There will be opportunities for a variety of ABAC stakeholders to meet the finalists.
Many members of the ABAC community participated in the various one-on-one, small group, and large group meetings that the search consultants held via Teams. We also distributed an online survey and received a robust response from many members of our community. The consultants gathered valuable information on the skills, qualifications, and attributes sought in the next provost from the many conversations and survey submissions, all of which will be particularly valuable during the recruiting phase of the search process.
During the recruiting and semi-finalist interview stages, the Provost Search Committee will employ a confidential selection process in order to attract the largest, best qualified and diverse pool of candidates.
Many of our candidates will hold key positions at other institutions or organizations, and will only submit an application if confidentiality is guaranteed. Members of the Search Committee have signed an agreement that secures confidentiality for all discussions and deliberations related to the provost search.
Internal candidates are vetted in the same way as external candidates. All candidates are assessed based on the criteria laid out in the Provost Search Profile. The Committee will very carefully select the strongest candidates, either internal or external, for further consideration based on the stated search qualifications and experiences.
The Co-Chairs are the only individuals authorized to speak on behalf of the Search Committee and the search process. Please contact the Co-Chairs or search consultants if you have information that will be helpful to them at ABACprovost@academicsearch.org.
Search Committee members are restricted in the information they are able to share with the ABAC community. The confidentiality statement, which all members have signed, requires that they not share any information discussed during Search Committee meetings and that they not share any information related to candidates, even after the search has closed.
The Co-Chairs are the official spokesperson for the Search Committee. The Co-Chairs will provide regular updates to the ABAC community and address any questions or concerns from the community throughout the search process.
There is a confidential online nomination form on this website. Please carefully review the position qualifications and attributes (specifically, the section titled “Requirements, Desired Qualifications and Characteristics”) as laid out in the Provost Search Profile before submitting a nomination. Your nomination will go directly to the search consultants, Maya Ranchod Kirkhope and Margaret Venable, and they will reach out to the nominee. The search consultants will not provide your name to the nominee, but you are free to do so.
Yes. The Co-Chairs of the Search Committee will provide regular updates to the ABAC community at critical points in the search. Please check this website periodically for updates.
Scholarships
ABAC has a number of scholarships available for both current and incoming students. Information on scholarships can be found at http://www.abac.edu/scholarships. To apply, complete the online scholarship application.
Student Accounts
eStallion contains all of the student account financial information. For more detailed information on how to access information in eStallion, please view this document: How to View eStallion Accounts
- Log in to MyABAC at my.abac.edu.
- Click on the Banner SSB app.
- Click Student Financial Services Tab.
- Click View Account Holds.
Navigate to my.abac.edu. Contact Tech Support if assistance is needed.
Students who are not requesting a waiver should enroll in the insurance plan within the first thirty days of class by clicking on Enrollment Form here: https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/abac. After completing the Enrollment Form, students are able to set up an account here: https://www.uhcsr.com/abac. After an account is set up, the student will have the option of printing an insurance card.
If a student does not enroll within thirty days or is not approved for a waiver, ABAC will enroll him/her to the program and an insurance card will be mailed to each student. For more information, please visit Inside ABAC – Student Accounts https://www.abac.edu/funding/student-accounts/#InsideABAC-Student-Accounts.
A student can request a waiver at https://studentcenter.uhcsr.com/abac. Waivers must be requested each and every semester and should be requested within the first thirty days of class. For more information, please visit Inside ABAC – Student Accounts https://www.abac.edu/funding/student-accounts/#InsideABAC-Student-Accounts.
All on-campus residences are required to have a meal plan.
To apply to change your meal plan, you must complete the online Meal Plan Change Form (https://www.abac.edu/campus-life/dining-services/#Change-Meal-Plans)
eStallion is the financial hub of Banner, our Student Information System. It allows for you to review your charges and payments from your student account in detail. All billing is done electronically through eStallion. Online payments are made and processed through eStallion.
You may access eStallion directly from the myABAC portal or through the Banner app by clicking on the eStallion link under the Student Financial Services tab.
Out of state tuition waiver (Neighbor Waivers, Presidential Waivers, Academic Common Market Waivers) are applied once registration has taken place for the semester. Once the current term has concluded and all grades have been posted, the waivers are updated if the student is no longer meeting all the requirements. For more precise information, please visit Inside ABAC – Student Accounts.
Every U.S. male who turns 18 is required to sign up for Selective Service Registration. For more information, you can visit www.sss.gov. In order to be eligible for federal aid, you must be registered with Selective Service.
After you have registered, be sure to send us a copy of the confirmation letter so that this requirement can be satisfied on your account. All requirements have to be satisfied before we can post awards to your account.
Banner is the online system that stores student information. It is the application students use to register for classes, view grades, get specific information on each semester’s financial aid and costs. Students use an assigned ID number to log in. All of ABAC’s Banner ID numbers begin with 918, for example, 918123456.
ABAC has a number of scholarships available for both current and incoming students. Information on scholarships can be found at http://www.abac.edu/scholarships. To apply, complete the online scholarship application.
As a general rule of thumb, refunds are issued 30 days into the semester. The first fall refund checks are issued around mid-September.
For more precise information, please visit Student Accounts – Refunds. Please make sure to set up your direct deposit in eStallion:
1. Log in to MyABAC portal by navigating to www.abac.edu/myabac.
2. Once logged in, and click on the eStallion icon.
3. Under the Refunds tab, insert your account information.
Visit www.abac.edu/myabac and select MyABAC or visit my.abac.edu. Then, click the eStallion icon. Statements for Fall will be available April 15. Financial support will be posted to students’ accounts on April 15. Real-Time Statements are also available in eStallion.
New Students – Completing one of the following two tasks in order to secure your seat and be assigned an Orientation date:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Pay a $250 tuition deposit
(Receive an earlier orientation and registration date by completing this requirement early. This requirement excludes dual enrollment and transient students.)
Returning Students – Completing one of the following three tasks in order to secure your seat and stay registered in your courses:
- Complete the FAFSA
- Sign up for the ABAC Payment Plan
- Pay a $500 tuition deposit
(This requirement excludes dual enrollment and transient students.)
Yes, financial aid will apply towards housing charge but not your application fee. Housing charges can only be paid by financial aid after tuition and fees are covered. Check with financial aid to see if you are receiving enough financial aid to pay for your fees. Remember to meet the financial aid deadline of July 15 to prevent complications at move-in.
Yes, all residents must purchase a meal plan.
No, the housing application fee is non-refundable.
Technology
Tifton Campus
Wireless is available across campus. Student’s can log into ABAC-Secure and ABAC-Open. There are open computer labs in Lakeside, Townhall, and the Baldwin Library (2nd floor of the Carlton Center).
Yes, in the Apple or Android store, search for My.ABAC Mobile. Download the app and use your My.ABAC username (do not add @abac.edu or @stallions.abac.edu) and password.
Yes, because ABAC has moved most of the College’s services to the “cloud,” accessing ABAC services can be done from a variety of devices and locations. The only requirement is the device must have a connection to a wired, WiFi, or cellular service to access the cloud services. You will want to store your ABAC data in your ABAC OneDrive storage to keep it separated from your personal data. Instructions on using OneDrive and SharePoint can be found at: https://link.abac.edu/O365
ABAC is recommending that students purchase a device with recommended minimum specifications to allow use throughout the students’ entire four-year college career. This official recommendation allows for students to utilize financial aid to purchase a device. Students can view these recommendations by visiting the following URL’s:
Student Computer Recommendation Guidance – https://link.abac.edu/TechRec
Technical Specifications Recommendation – https://link.abac.edu/TechSpec
Students cannot log in to GeorgiaView until the day classes start. Your GeorgiaView account user name and password are now (effective July 22, 2017) the same as your MyABAC user name and password. Log into MyABAC and click the GeorgiaView icon.
Your e-Stallions account is now accessed through MyABAC. Please log in to MyABAC, click on the e-Stallions icon.
Your Banner account user name and PIN are now (effective July 22, 2017) the same as your MyABAC user name and password. To access Banner, please log in to MyABAC and click the Banner icon.
As an added security measure, you will be prompted to enter a form of authentication (a non-ABAC email, a telephone number, answer security question) to allow you to reset your password from the email log in page.
Yes, current students, faculty, and staff can download Microsoft Office and Mobile Apps for free from Microsoft.
Please follow instructions at https://link.abac.edu/MicrosoftOffice
Please visit this link to find a Guide on how to submit a technical request/ticket to Tech Support.
Please visit this link to find a Guide on how to reset your password.
Please visit this link and complete the requested information to obtain your student ID (918#), MyABAC Username, and your email address.
eStallion is the financial hub of Banner, our Student Information System. It allows for you to review your charges and payments from your student account in detail. All billing is done electronically through eStallion. Online payments are made and processed through eStallion.
You may access eStallion directly from the myABAC portal or through the Banner app by clicking on the eStallion link under the Student Financial Services tab.
Transcripts
Official High School Transcript: Send electronically via GAFutures.org. Mail to Office of Enrollment Management, ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793.
Official College Transcript: Send electronically via e-script to registrar@abac.edu. Mail to Office of Enrollment Management, ABAC 4, 2802 Moore Hwy. Tifton, GA 31793. *The Office of Enrollment Management will not accept a faxed copy of a college transcript.*