The University of Alabama Graduate School
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DOMESTIC APPLICANTS
If eligible, you will receive an application fee waiver code via email. Waiver codes will not be distributed before Free Application Week begins.
ALABAMA RESIDENT ELIGIBILITY
- Residents of Alabama must have a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale as determined by the UA Graduate School. GPA should be entered for the highest degree earned.
OUT-OF-STATE ELIGIBILITY
- All other domestic applicants must have a 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale as determined by the UA Graduate School. GPA should be entered for the highest degree earned.
Those who have already submitted an application and are in the "awaiting payment" status must enter the code in the application portal by 5 p.m. CDT Friday, October 11. The Graduate Admissions Office will not automatically waive an application fee or enter a waiver. No refunds will be issued.
INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
If eligible, you will receive an application fee waiver code via email. Waiver codes will not be distributed before Free Application Week begins.
INTERNATIONAL ELIGIBILITY
- International applicants are only eligible to use an application fee waiver for Fall Semester 2025.
- All international applicants must have an equivalent 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 GPA scale as determined by the UA Graduate School. GPA should be entered on the selected scale without conversion (see form for more details). If currently completing a U.S. bachelor's degree or equivalent, use your current GPA. GPA should be entered for the highest degree earned.
Those who have already submitted an application and are in the "awaiting payment" status must enter the code in the application portal by 5 p.m. CDT Friday, October 11. The Graduate Admissions Office will not automatically waive an application fee or enter a waiver. No refunds will be issued.
RULES & REMINDERS
- Applicants MUST use the same email address on the request form and graduate application.
- One application fee waiver is allowed per student and will only be valid for a single application.
- Applicants who wish to submit multiple applications must pay for the application fee for any applications beyond the initial application. Multiple applications for the same program will cause a delay in processing.
- The free application code may only be used for the original term and program. Any changes will require paying an application fee.
- Final determination of the application fee waiver approval is at the sole discretion of the UA Graduate School.
- Admission offered on applications using the Free App Week fee waiver code are not eligible for deferrals.
Please do not contact the Graduate School requesting an update as this will delay processing. Failure to follow instructions could result in exclusion of waiver eligibility.
DEADLINES
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Friday, October 11, 2024 5 p.m. CDT |
The Free Application Waiver Request Form must be submitted. |
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Friday, October 11, 2024 11:59 p.m. CDT |
The University of Alabama Graduate School application must be submitted using the waiver code received. |
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Friday, November 15, 2024 11:59 p.m. CDT |
All supporting documents including test scores, statement of purpose, unofficial transcripts and additional document requirements listed in the portal must be received or an application fee will be required. |
If a program requires a test score (GRE/GMAT) for admission or you are required to submit English proficiency scores, absolutely no waivers will be given if using a Free Application Week code. Country exemptions for English proficiency will be honored.
Recommenders must be listed at the time of application submission, but the letter from the recommender can be received after application submission.
All times are U.S. Central Daylight Time.
Admission offered on applications submitted using the Free App Week Application Waiver code are not eligible for deferrals.
FREE APP WEEK 2024 HAS CONCLUDED AND THE APP FEE WAIVER CODE APPLICATION IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE.
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