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Next Steps
Contact your recruiter. The University of Alabama has recruiters dedicated to transfers. Our team will help you understand how your credits will transfer and walk you through the transfer process.
Admission Requirements for Transfer Students
*If you're currently a freshman or have fewer than the required transferable hours, additional high school records will be required, including a high school transcript.
Transfer Scholarships
UA awards scholarships in two broad categories: automatic merit and competitive.
Automatic scholarships are awarded upon admission to students who meet the stated scholarship requirements and deadlines.
Competitive scholarships are available through your application for admission as well as through the Alabama Scholarships Award Manager (ASAM) that you can access once you are admitted. Learn more about scholarship opportunities at UA.
External Scholarships
Maximize your scholarship opportunities by exploring external scholarships, and don't forget to research other local and national opportunities!
Financial Aid
Determine your financial aid eligibility, and find out if you qualify for federal grants, work-study jobs or loans. Student Financial Aid provides comprehensive information and services regarding opportunities to finance the cost of education at The University of Alabama.
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.
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 students from Alabama join top students from all over the country at The University of Alabama.
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.
Honors College
High-achieving transfer students are encouraged to apply to Honors College where they can engage with a diverse community of scholars. Honors College inspires students to be critical and creative thinkers, ethical and empathetic citizens, and collaborative and inclusive leaders.
Find Your Community
Meet peers from all over the country who share your passions and challenge your perspectives at UA.
Student Organizations
There are nearly 700 student organizations at The University of Alabama. You can explore a full list at any time on 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 nearly 700 clubs), events, concerts, service activities and more!
“You can still do whatever you want to do and accomplish anything at Alabama.”
- Tomia Teague, transfer student from Enterprise State Community College
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.
