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Quick Facts on Applying
All information below applies to first-time, main-campus freshmen applying for the summer or fall 2024 terms. All students can review complete information on admission and scholarship deadlines and policies at UA’s Admissions website and UA’s Scholarships website.
- Application Opportunities: Apply through the UA Undergraduate App or the Common App.
- Testing Optional: Standardized ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission consideration.
- Essay Submissions and Letters of Recommendation: These are not required.
- January 15 Priority Deadline: Submit an application and all supporting documents by January 15 in order to receive priority consideration for admission. Admitted students who meet the priority deadline will be considered for competitive scholarships and automatic merit scholarships.
- After January 15: First-time, main-campus freshmen who submit an application and all supporting documents after January 15 will receive consideration for admission on a space available basis.
- Supplemental Scholarship Application: Applications must be submitted by January 15 and are only available to admitted students.
- Automatic Scholarships: Application is included in your application for admission.
- Steps to Enrollment: Once you’re admitted, you must pay a Freshman Enrollment Deposit, apply for housing and register for Bama Bound Orientation.
Do you have questions about the process? Your UA recruiter is ready to help.
Quick Facts on Applying
All information below applies to first-time, main-campus freshmen applying for the summer or fall 2024 terms. All students can review complete information on admission and scholarship deadlines and policies at UA’s Admissions website and UA’s Scholarships website.
- Application Opportunities: Apply through the UA Undergraduate App or the Common App.
- Testing Optional: Standardized ACT or SAT scores are not required for admission consideration.
- Essay Submissions and Letters of Recommendation: These are not required.
- January 15 Priority Deadline: Submit an application and all supporting documents by January 15 in order to receive priority consideration for admission. Admitted students who meet the priority deadline will be considered for competitive scholarships and automatic merit scholarships.
- After January 15: First-time, main-campus freshmen who submit an application and all supporting documents after January 15 will receive consideration for admission on a space available basis.
- Supplemental Scholarship Application: Applications must be submitted by January 15 and are only available to admitted students.
- Automatic Scholarships: Application is included in your application for admission.
- Steps to Enrollment: Once you’re admitted, you must pay a Freshman Enrollment Deposit, apply for housing and register for Bama Bound Orientation.
Do you have questions about the process? Your UA recruiter is ready to help.
Majors and Programs
Choose from over 100 majors and programs! Many are ranked among the best in the country, offering opportunities far exceeding other colleges and universities. You may also change your major at any time after admission.
Emerging Scholars
The Emerging Scholars Program offers students a premier opportunity for undergraduate research, mentored by faculty, to deepen understanding in their chosen field of study.
New College
You can forge your passions into a career path through New College by crafting your own unique major. New College students embrace opportunities for interdisciplinary learning.
Accelerated Degree Options
Take classes for undergraduate and graduate degrees at the same time. UA has three programs dedicated to expediting your master's degree.
Scholarships
UA awards scholarships in two broad categories: automatic merit and competitive. Automatic merit scholarships are awarded upon admission to students who meet the stated scholarship requirements and deadlines. Competitive scholarships are included in the application for admission, and additional competitive scholarships may be applied for through the Freshman Supplemental Scholarship admission. Learn more about scholarship opportunities at UA.
Maximize your scholarship opportunities by exploring external scholarships, and don't forget to research other local and national opportunities!
Scholarships at UA
UA awards scholarships in two broad categories: automatic merit and competitive. Automatic merit scholarships are awarded upon admission to students who meet the stated scholarship requirements and deadlines. Competitive scholarships are included in the application for admission, and additional competitive scholarships may be applied for through the Freshman Supplemental Scholarship admission. Learn more about scholarship opportunities at UA.
Maximize your scholarship opportunities by exploring external scholarships, and don't forget to research other local and national opportunities!
Financial Aid
The FAFSA will open in December for students applying for the Summer or Fall 2024 semesters. All federal aid programs require students to complete the FAFSA, so apply early for the best opportunities. You may qualify for federal grants, work-study jobs or loans.
Cost of Attendance
Knowing the cost of attendance helps you plan for your future. Review the cost of attendance for UA including tuition, books and living expenses.
Find your Community
Meet peers from all over the country who share your passions and challenge your perspectives at UA.
Student Organizations
There are over 600 student organizations at The University of Alabama. You can explore a full list on UA's mySource via UA's Division of Student Life website.
Weeks of Welcome
UA hosts Weeks of Welcome to help you find community quickly after arriving on campus. Over the first two weeks of classes there are numerous events including Get On Board Day (your time to sign up for one of those 600 clubs!), events, concerts, service activities and more!
Living-Learning Communities
These on-campus communities allow students to bond over academic goals or shared interests.
Honors College
Many top students find a home in UA’s Honors College. Explore the selective programs offered by the Honors College where you can diversify your view of the world, hone high-demand job skills and rise as a leader.
Honors College Programs
An Environment of Excellence
The University of Alabama champions innovation and research. Designated as an R1: Doctoral University with Very High Research Activity, UA continues to promote growth in research enterprises and has doubled advanced research efforts in the last five years alone.
Leading-edge facilities and prominent professors draw top students to UA. Over 1,000 National Merit Scholars are currently enrolled, and numerous students receive prestigious national awards and scholarships each year. You will see UA students among the ranks of Rhodes Scholars, Goldwater Scholars, Fulbright Scholars and many other elite groups.
Visit Campus
Discover The University of Alabama through a fresh lens. Visit campus and meet current students and faculty who can share firsthand their experiences at UA. Tour state-of-the-art facilities and learn why top students from all over the country choose The University of Alabama.
Sweet Home Tuscaloosa
A city of 100,000 people, Tuscaloosa is situated along the banks of the Black Warrior River in west-central Alabama. Close proximity to the Black Warrior, Lake Tuscaloosa and other waterways offers unlimited opportunities for boating, fishing and water sports. Students can explore hidden gems spanning a wide range of cuisine and activities. Local restaurants offer everything from barbecue to farm-to-table dining, and venues host up-and-coming bands as well as some of the nation's biggest acts. There are also a number of museums, historical sites, parks and more to enjoy.
