Name of the Organization : The University of Alabama
Type of Facility : Steps to Admission for Freshman Students
State : Alabama
Country : United States of America
Website : https://gobama.ua.edu/steps/freshman/
Steps to Admission for Freshman Students :
Admission Requirements for Freshman Students :
** The University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant’s abilities as a student and a scholar.
Related : University of Alabama Check Your Undergraduate Admissions Application Status : www.statusin.org/23575.html
** Decisions about the potential for your academic success at UA are based on your performance on the ACT and/or SAT, your high-school grade point average, and your high-school course schedule.
In terms of educational preparation, the college preparatory curriculum minimum unit requirements for regular admissions are :
** 4 units of English
** 4 units of social sciences, including world history or a comparable course
** 3 units of mathematics (must include algebra I, algebra II, and one unit of either geometry, trigonometry, or calculus)
** 3 units of natural sciences, including two courses with lab components
** 1 unit of foreign language
** 5 additional units of academic courses (We recommend courses in fine arts or computer literacy, with additional courses in mathematics, natural sciences, and foreign language.)
** Students who exceed the minimum number of units in math, natural sciences, or foreign language will be given additional consideration.
** The Advanced Academic Diploma awarded by Alabama high schools meets all University of Alabama course requirements.
Enrollment Checklist for Entering Freshman Students :
For Admission :
** Submit the application for admission, the $40 application fee, and any required documents to Undergraduate Admissions by February 1 for priority consideration.
For scholarships :
** A completed scholarship application, including the résumé portion, must be submitted online by December 15.
** The application is located at mybama.ua.edu.
Freshman Enrollment Deposit :
** Once admitted, submit a $200 nonrefundable freshman enrollment deposit (more information on the freshman enrollment deposit).
For housing :
** Complete the residence hall housing contract at housing.ua.edu and submit the $300 housing application fee and prepayment to Housing and Residential Communities.
** Important dates and details about the housing application are available on the Housing and Residential Communities website.
For orientation :
** Register for Bama Bound Orientation at orientation.ua.edu.
For financial aid :
** You must be admitted to UA, have the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completely processed, and have submitted any required documents to Student Financial Aid by March 1 for priority consideration.
For health services :
** Submit the Medical History Form and Proof of Immunization to the Student Health Center immediately upon admission to UA.
Application Instructions Entering Freshman Students :
** Complete the University of Alabama application for admission.
** If you are not applying online, submit your print application with a check or money order for $40 made payable to The University of Alabama.
** The application fee is nonrefundable.
** Return your print application to The University of Alabama, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Box 870132, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132.
** If you would like to be considered for scholarships, complete the University of Alabama application for scholarships at mybama.ua.edu by December 15.
** Step-by-step instructions for completing the scholarship application
** Have your ACT or SAT score(s) sent to us. Our ACT code is 0052 and our SAT code is 1830.
** Information on these tests is available from your high-school counselor or from the test services – ACT, Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243; SAT, College Board ATP, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541.
** Have your most recent official high-school transcript sent to The University of Alabama, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, Box 870132, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132.
** Complete all of the preceding steps by February 1 for priority admissions consideration for fall semester.