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Here are some important details about Bama Ready:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bama Ready is available for all students enrolled in a UA Online program, and it is mandatory for all new undergraduate freshman and transfer students.<\/li>\n<li>Students are required to <a href=\"https:\/\/ssb.ua.edu\/pls\/APEX_PROD\/f?p=189\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">register for Bama Ready<\/a>, and the course (Bama Ready Orientation) will appear in\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/ualearn.blackboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Blackboard<\/a>, which you can access using your myBama credentials.<\/li>\n<li>Most students can complete the course within 3-5 hours.<\/li>\n<li>The course content will remain available to you throughout your time as a UA student, offering you quick access to the tips and tools like access to the Slack community for UA\u2019s online students, as well as strategies for success in college, and an always-available collection of other financial and academic resources.<\/li>\n<li>UA Online uses the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/smarterservices.com\/smartermeasure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SmarterMeasure<\/a>\u00a0tool in Bama Ready to help students assess their readiness for learning in an online environment. 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