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AlabamaCOUNSELOR GUIDE TO

Alabama

EDITION

A GUIDE FOR ALABAMA STUDENTS 3

02 Admission Requirements

06 The Process

08 UA Majors

10 Scholarships

12 Credit by Examination

16 Finish in Four

17 Cost of Attendance

18 Honors College

22 Housing

24 Bama Dining

28 Student Life

30 Veteran and Military Affairs

33 Visiting UA

34 Visiting Tuscaloosa

35 UA Contact Information

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WHAT DO YOU NEED TO APPLY TO UA?

4 units of English

4 units of social sciences, including world

history or a comparable course

3 units of mathematics (to 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

(especially fine arts or computer literacy,

mathematics, natural sciences and foreign

language)

Go to gobama.ua.edu/steps/freshman-req/

for complete admission requirements.

The Summer/Fall 2017 application is available online now at

apply.ua.edu.

Admission is based on high school grades, scores on either

the ACT or SAT and other information you’ll see on the

application. There is a $40 fee to apply.

Here are some basic requirements for admission:

Once you apply, you’ll get an email with your campuswide

identification number (CWID), your official Crimson email

address and your myBama user ID. Through myBama, you can

• check your application status

• apply for scholarships

• pay your enrollment deposit

• check your Crimson email

• register for orientation

• check your financial aid status

• order textbooks

Be sure to activate myBama as soon as you get the

information.


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FAIRHOPE, AL

Nick

“I originally narrowed my

choices for college to three

SEC schools, but The University

of Alabama simply offered the

best opportunities. I’m planning

on going to law school, and my

involvement in Honors College is

helping me reach that goal. The

UA Law School’s accelerated

JD/MBA program was also a

factor in me choosing UA. The

opportunity to earn two high-

caliber degrees at the same time

was extremely appealing.”

Class of 2017Major: Economics and Finance


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SIMPLIFYING

THE PROCESSHere’s a quick rundown of important dates and information to remember.

➀ Apply now at apply.ua.edu. In a few days, you’ll receive an email that includes your campuswide ID number (CWID), Crimson email address and myBama user ID.

➁ As soon as you get your myBama user ID, you can apply for scholarships. You don’t have to be admitted to apply. Scholarship application deadline is Dec. 15.

➂ Once you are admitted, pay your freshman enrollment deposit ASAP at gobama.ua.edu/deposit. Deadline is

May 1.

➃ Apply for housing (after you’ve

paid freshman enrollment deposit)

beginning Oct. 1. Go to housing.

ua.edu to apply and pay housing

deposit. Apply by Feb. 1 to participate

in Freshman Room Selection. The

earlier you apply and pay your

deposit, the better choices you’ll have.

➄ Complete FAFSA online at

fafsa.gov as soon as possible after

Oct. 1. UA must receive results by

March 1 for priority consideration.

FAFSA applications can be found at

financialaid.ua.edu.

➅ Apply for Bama Bound

Orientation at orientation.ua.edu in

early February. Watch Crimson email

for details.

➆ Choose your room during

online Freshman Room Selection in

late spring, if you applied and paid

deposit by Feb. 1. Watch your Crimson

email for details.

➇ Attend Bama Bound Orientation

in late spring or summer. Here, you

will learn more about UA, meet other

new students and register for classes.

➈ Move in your residence hall

several days before classes begin.

Explore the campus and find your

classes.

➉ Begin classes.

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Actuarial Sciences (CB)Addiction and Recovery (HS)Adolescence Youth Development (HS)Advertising and Public Relations (CM)Aerospace Engineering and

Mechanics (EG)Air Force Studies (AS)Applied Music (AS)Arabic (AS)Arts Administration (AS)Arts and Sciences (AS)Asian Studies (AS)Astronomy (AS)Astrophysics Track (AS)Athletic Training (HS)Biochemistry (AS)Biological Sciences (AS)Biophysics Track (AS)Blount Undergraduate Initiative (AS)Business Analytical Excellence (CB)Business Information Technology (CB)Business Intelligence (CB)Ceramics (AS)Child Development Practitioners (HS)Child Life (HS) Chinese (AS)Civic Engagement and Leadership

(AS)Classics (AS)Clothing, Textiles and Interior Design

(HS )Coaching Sport Skill (ED)Communication and Information

Sciences (CM)Comparative World Literature (AS)Computer Based Honors Program

(AS)Computing Technology and

Applications (EG)Consumer Affairs (HS)Consumer Marketing (CB)Consumer Specialization (CM)Creative Specialization (CM)Creative Writing (AS)Critical Languages (AS)Critical Studies in Film and TV (CM)Croatian (AS)Cyber Criminology (AS)Czech (AS)

Dance Academics (AS)Digital Media (AS)Disability Sports (ED)Drawing (AS)Dutch (AS)Early Child Development (HS)Earth System Science (AS)e-Decision Support (CB) Educational Computer Technology

(ED)Educational Studies (ED)Electrical and Computer Engineering

(EG)Elementary Education (ED)Engineering Graphics (EG)English (AS)Entrepreneurship (CB)Environmental and Water Resources

Engineering (EG)Evolutionary Studies (AS)External Degree (AS)Family Financial Planning and

Counseling (HS)Farsi (AS)Finance (CB)Fine Arts (AS)French (AS)General Business Administration (CB)General Engineering Studies (EG)General Human Development and

Family Studies (HS)General Human Environmental

Sciences (HS)Geographic Info Techniques (AS)Geographic Information Systems (AS)German (AS)Global Business (CB)Graduate School Track (AS)Greek (AS)Health Care Management (CB)Health Education (HS)Health Information Systems (CB)Health Professions (HS)Hebrew (AS)Hindi (AS)Human Development and Family

Studies (HS)Human Nutrition and Hospitality

Management (HS)

Human Resource Strategy (CB)Indonesian (AS)Information Sciences (CM)Insurance (CB)Interdisciplinary Environmental Study

(AS)Interdisciplinary Linguistics (AS)International Business Administration

(CB)International Honors (AS)Italian (AS)Japanese (AS)Jazz Studies Program (AS)Judaic Studies (AS)Jurisprudence (AS)Kinesiology (ED)Korean (AS)Latin (AS)Latin American Studies (AS)Latin American, Caribbean and Latino

Studies (AS)Legal Studies (CB)Library Sciences (CM)Management Communications (CB)Marine Science (AS)Mass Communication (CM)Math Classical Track (AS)Math Education Track (AS)Math Optimization Track (AS)Math Statistics Track (AS)Mathematical Statistics (AS)Mathematics (AS)Media Management (CM)Military Science (AS)Mind and Brain (AS)Modern Greek (AS)Modern Language and Classics (AS)Music Education (ED)Natural Resources (AS)New College (AS)New Venture Creation (CB)Nonprofit Communication

Management (CM)Norwegian (AS)Organ (AS)Painting (AS)Personal Wealth Management (CB)Photography (AS)Photojournalism (AS)

Piano (AS)Polish (AS)Portuguese (AS)Printmaking (AS)Professional Accounting (CB)Professional Sales (CB)Public Policy Studies (AS)Quantitative Track (AS)Real Estate (CB)Regional and Urban Planning (AS)Religion in Communication (AS)Religion in Conflict (AS)Restaurant Management (HS)Romance Languages (AS)Russian (AS)Sanskrit (AS)Scientific Computation (AS)Secondary Education (ED)Services Marketing (CB)Social Innovation and Leadership (AS)Social Science (AS)Social Welfare (SW)Sociology (AS)Southeastern Archaeology (AS)Special Education (ED)Sport and Entertainment Management

(CM)Sports News and Information (CM)Statistics (CB)Strings (AS)Structural Engineering (EG)Student Designed (AS)Supply Chain Management (CB)Swahili (AS)Swedish (AS)Technological and Digital

Communication Management (CM)Thai (AS)Theatre - Musical Theatre (AS)Transportation Engineering (EG)Turkish (AS)Vietnamese (AS)Visual Journalism (CM)Voice (AS)Women Studies (AS)World Business (CB)World Literature (AS)

UA MAJORS

OTHER FIELDS OF STUDY

Accounting (CB)Advertising (CM)Aerospace Engineering (EG)African American Studies (AS)American Studies (AS)Anthropology (AS)Apparel and Textiles (HS)Architectural Engineering (EG)Art (AS)Art History (AS)Athletic Training (HS)Biology (AS)Chemical Engineering (EG)Chemistry (AS)Civil Engineering (EG)Collaborative Education Program (ED)Communication Studies (CM)Communicative Disorders (AS)Composition (AS)Computer Science (EG)Construction Engineering (EG)Construction Management (EG)Consumer Sciences (HS)Criminal Justice (AS)Dance (AS)Early Childhood Education (HS)Economics (AS)Economics (CB)Electrical Engineering (EG)Elementary Education (ED)English (AS)Environmental Engineering (EG)Environmental Science (AS)Ethics and Social Responsibility (CB)

Finance (CB)Food and Nutrition (HS)Foreign Languages and Literature

(AS)General Business (CB)General Health Studies (Non-

Teaching) (HS)General Studies in Human

Environmental Sciences (HS)Geography (AS)Geology (AS)Global Studies (AS)History (AS)Human Development Family Studies

(HS)Human Performance Exercise Science

(ED)Human Performance Physical

Education (ED)Interdisciplinary Studies (HS)Interdisciplinary Studies (AS)Interior Design (HS)International Studies (AS)Journalism (CM)Leadership Communication Program

(CM)Management (CB)Management Information Systems

(CB)Manufacturing Engineering (EG)Marine Science/Biology (AS)Marine Science/Chemistry (AS)Marine Science/Geology (AS)Marketing (CB)

Mathematics (AS)Mechanical Engineering (EG)Metallurgical Engineering (EG)Microbiology (AS)Multiple Abilities Program (ED)Music (AS)Music Education-Instrumental (ED)Music Education-Vocal/Choral (ED)Music Theory (AS)Music Therapy (AS)Nursing (NU)Nursing-Educational Opportunity

RN (NU)Operations Management (CB)Performance (AS)Philosophy (AS)Physics (AS)Political Science (AS)Pre-Criminal Justice (AS)Pre-Dental (AS)Pre-Interdisciplinary Studies (AS)Pre-Law Studies (AS)Pre-Major Studies (AS)Pre-Medical (AS)Pre-Occupational Therapy (AS)Pre-Optometry (AS)Pre-Pharmacy (AS)Pre-Physical Therapy (AS)Psychology (AS)Public Health (HS)Public Relations (CM)Religious Studies (AS)Restaurant and Hospitality

Management (HS)

Secondary Education-French (ED)Secondary Education-French N-12

(ED)Secondary Education-German (ED)Secondary Education-German N-12

(ED)Secondary Education-Language Arts

(ED)Secondary Education-Latin (ED)Secondary Education-Latin N-12 (ED)Secondary Education-Mathematics

(ED)Secondary Education-Science (ED)Secondary Education-Social Science

(ED)Secondary Education-Spanish (ED)Secondary Education-Spanish N-12

(ED)Social Work (SW)Spanish (AS)Special Education-Early Childhood

(ED)Telecommunications and Film (CM)Theatre (AS)Undesignated Arts and Science (AS)Undesignated Commerce and

Business Administration (CB)Undesignated Communication (CM)Undesignated Education (ED)Undesignated Engineering (EG)Undesignated Human Environmental

Science (HS)

NOTE: The abbreviation after each item in the majors list and the other fields of study list indicates which University of Alabama college the program is housed in:

AS=College of Arts and Sciences; CB=Culverhouse College of Commerce; CM=College of Communication and Information Sciences; ED=College of Education;

EG=College of Engineering; HS=College of Human Environmental Sciences; NU=Capstone College of Nursing; SW=School of Social Work.

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WHAT WILL

YOU STUDY?With something for almost

everyone, UA offers more than 200

majors in 12 different colleges and

schools.

ua.edu/academics/majors/

If you can’t find a major that

is right for you, you can craft

your own through New College.

An interdisciplinary liberal-arts

program, New College allows

motivated students to design a

course of study based on their

interests, aptitude, temperament

and skills.

nc.as.ua.edu/

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SCHOLARSHIPSscholarships.ua.edu

Our academic merit scholarships are based

on your high school grade point average

and your scores on the PSAT, SAT or ACT.

The scholarship application you fill out for

the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and

Scholarships will also be used by the UA

National Alumni Association and individual

undergraduate colleges and schools to

select scholarship recipients. Your significant

achievements, honors, leadership and

volunteer experiences will all be considered.

Apply online for admission at apply.ua.edu

and for scholarships at myBama.ua.edu in

the fall of your senior year of high school.

For entering freshmen, December 15 is the

priority date to be admitted to the University

and to have your completed scholarship

application on file.

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Examination Min. Score

UA Course Equivalent

Credit Core Designation

GROUP 1 Language A:Literature

Language A: Language & Literature

If both IB Language Atests are completed2

5

5

5 on both

EN 101 & 102

EN 101 & 102

EN 101, EN 102 & 3 hours of TRGS HU

6 6

9

FC FC

FC, HU

GROUP 2 LANGUAGE B COURSESArabicChineseFrenchGermanGreekItalianJapaneseLatinPortugueseRussianSpanish

55555555555

ARB 101 & 102CHI 101 & 102FR 101 & 102GN 101 & 102GR 101 & 102IT 101 & 102JA 101 & 102LA 101 & 102POR 101 & 102RUS 101 & 102SP 101 & 102

88888888888

FLFL/HUFL/HUFL/HUFL/HUFL/HUFL/HUFL/HUFLFL/HUFL/HU

GROUP 3EconomicsGeographyHistory: U.S.History: WorldPhilosophyPsychologySocial & CulturalAnthropology

5555555

EC 110 & 111GY 102HY 103 & 104HY 101 & 102PHL 100PY 101ANT 102

6466333

SBNHIHIHUSBSB

GROUP 4BiologyChemistryComputer SciencePhysics

5555

BSC 114, 115, 116 & 117CH 101 & 102CS 100PH 105 & 106

8848

NN—N

GROUP 5Mathematics 5 MATH 115 & 125 7 MA

GROUP 6TheatreVisual Arts

55

TH 114ART 110, 130, 131 and/or ART 197

33-61

FA—

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB)

The University of Alabama awards credit for higher level (HL) examinations only.

Core Curriculum Designations:

FA=fine arts; FC=freshman composition;

FL=foreign language; HI=history; HU=humanities;

N=natural science; MA=mathematics;

SB=social and behavioral sciences

GENERAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (GCE) ADVANCED AND ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY LEVEL EXAMS

Visit catalog.ua.edu and click Academic Regulations and

Academic Policies for more information about additional

credits.

1 Decision based on review of portfolio by Department of Art and Art History.

2 Students scoring 5 or better on both the Language A: Literature and Language A: Language and Literature exams will receive credit for EN 101, EN 102 and 3 hours of TRGS HU.

CREDIT BY

EXAMINATION

Credit by examination and credit

for several types of out-of-class

experiences are recognized

by The University of Alabama.

Credits can be earned through

satisfactory completion of one of

the standardized national exams

including, but not limited to, the

Advanced Placement (AP) program,

the College Level Examination

Program (CLEP), the International

Baccalaureate (IB) program, as

well as the General Certificate of

Education (GCE) Advanced and

Advanced Subsidiary Level exams.

Credit hours earned by examination

and/or out-of-class experiences

are not considered University of

Alabama institutional coursework

and, therefore, may not be applied

towards fulfillment of:

• the minimum of 50 percent of the

coursework required to earn a

bachelor’s degree at The University

of Alabama that must be earned

at a bachelor’s-degree-granting

institution (four-year college or

university)

• the minimum of 25 percent of the

coursework required for the degree

that must be earned at

The University of Alabama

Visit catalog.ua.edu and see the Credit

by Examination section for complete

and updated information.

catalog.ua.edu

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The information outlined below is subject to change. Please visit the Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.ua.edu for the most recent information.


ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP)Core Curriculum Designations: FA=fine arts; FC=freshman composition; FL=foreign language; HI=history; HU=humanities; N=natural science; MA=mathematics; SB=social and behavioral sciences

The information outlined below is subject to change. Please visit the Undergraduate Catalog at catalog.ua.edu for the most recent information.




Art History 4 ARH 252 & 253 6 FA

Art Studio (2-D Design, 3-D Design or Drawing Portfolio)

4ART 110, 130, 131 and/or ART 197

3-61 —

Biology34

BSC 108 & 109BSC 114, 115, 116 & 117

88

NN

Calculus AB 3 MATH 125 4 MA

Calculus BC 3 MATH 125 & 126 8 MA

Calculus BC-AB Subscore

3 MATH 125 4 MA

Chemistry345

CH 104CH 101CH 101 & 102

448

NNN

Chinese Language & Culture2

345

CHI 101 & 102CHI 101, 102 & 201CHI 101, 102, 201 & 202

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Computer Science A

4 CS 100 4 —

Computer SciencePrinciples (New Fall 2016)

3 CS 104 3 —

English Language& Composition

34

EN 101EN 101 & 102

36

FCFC

English Literature& Composition

34

EN 101EN 101 & 102

36

FCFC

If both English AP tests are completed3

34

EN 101 & 102EN 101 & 102 & TRGS HU

69

FCFC

Environmental Science

3 GEO 105 4 N

European History 4 HY 101 & 102 6 HI

French Language & Culture2

345

FR 103FR 103 & 201FR 103, 201 & 202

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

German Language & Culture2

345

GN 103GN 103 & 201GN 103, 201 & 202

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Government & Politics:Comparative

3 PSC 203 3 —

Government & Politics: U.S.

3 PSC 101 3 SB




Human Geography 3 GY 110 3 SB

Italian Language & Culture2

345

IT 101 & 102IT 101, 102 & 201IT 101, 102, 201 & 202

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Japanese Language & Culture2

345

JA 101 & 102JA 101, 102 & 201JA 101, 102, 201 & 202

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Latin2

345

LA 101 & 102LA 101, 102 & 201LA 101, 102, 201 & 202

6912

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Macroeconomics 4 EC 111 3 SB

Microeconomics 4 EC 110 3 SB

Music Theory 3 TRGS HU 3 HU

Physics 1 (New Fall 2014)

3 PH 101 4 N

Physics 2 (New Fall 2014)

3 PH 102 4 N

Physics B 3 PH 101 & 102 8 N

Physics C: Mechanics

3 PH 105 4 N

Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism

3 PH 106 4 N

Psychology 3 PY 101 3 SB

Spanish Language & Culture2

345

SP 103SP 103 & 201SP 103, 201 & 202

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Spanish Literature& Culture2

345

SP 103SP 103 & 201SP 103, 201 & 202

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Statistics 3 ST 260 3 C

U.S. History 4 HY 103 & 104 6 HI

World History 4 TRGS HI 6 HI

1 Decision based on review of portfolio by Department of Art and Art History

2 Students may not receive credit for both AP courses and placement credit for language study in high school.

3 Students scoring a 3 on both the English Language and English Literature exam will receive credit for EN 101 and EN 102. Students scoring a 4 or better on both the English Language and English Literature exam will receive credit for EN 101, EN 102 and 3 hours of TRGS HU.

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BREWTON, AL

Katie

“The University of Alabama

gives students the best possible

education for the cost of tuition.

UA can give you innumerable

opportunities to learn, research,

travel and lead while still having

professors that know your name

and speak to you when they

pass you on the Quad. Take

some classes that interest you

along with your required classes;

I am taking ballroom dancing

and love it! Most of all, say yes

to opportunities that you are

given. Your best memories will

be made doing things that you

wouldn’t normally do, not sitting

in your dorm room watching

TV.”

Class of 2017Major: Chemical Engineering

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The Undergraduate Catalog is the

place to find degree requirements

for all of UA’s curriculum

programs. Many degree programs

also include a four-year plan of

study in the college’s designated

section of the Undergraduate

Catalog. These plans give students

a path to “Finish in Four.” Using

DegreeWorks, a web-based

degree audit tool, students can

track their progress toward

degree completion. DegreeWorks

also allows students, with their

advisers, to plan future semesters

and stay on track for completing

a degree in four years or eight

semesters.

FOURFINISH IN

catalog.ua.edu

registrar.ua.edu/services/degreeworks

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TUITION ...................................................................................................... $10,470.00

COLLEGE/COURSE FEES ............................................................................ $800.00

DINING DOLLARS ACCOUNT......................................................................$650.00

MEAL PLAN .................................................................................................$3,550.00

RESIDENTIAL HALL ROOM .......................................................................$8,850.00

PARKING DECAL ..........................................................................................$360.00

BOOKS AND SUPPLIES ............................................................................$1,200.00

TOTAL... ...................................................................................................... $25,880.00

ESTIMATED COST FOR A FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PER ACADEMIC YEAR FOR 2016-2017

What about financial aid?

financialaid.ua.edu

Student Financial Aid provides assistance with the processing of federal

funding, which includes Federal Pell Grant, Supplemental Education

Opportunity Grant, Work Study and loans for students and parents.

Students must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) at fafsa.gov each year to receive any federal financial aid.

This yearly budget is a reasonable estimate. For the most up-to-date

information, visit studentaccounts.ua.edu/cost.

The University offers the option to pay in full or to pay through

participation in a payment plan.

Payment by payment plan requires the student or authorized user

to sign up each term. The plan features four monthly payments

for the Fall and Spring terms (late enrollment may reduce the

number of payments available) based on actual charges. Two

payments are offered for the Summer term. The plan payments

may increase or decrease if a student makes changes to their

schedule. Students or authorized users may elect to save a payment

profile and have payments made automatically on their due date.

Late fees may apply if payments are not made in a timely manner.

studentaccounts.ua.edu/payment-methods

PAYMENT PLANS



Computer-Based Honors Programhonors.ua.edu/computer-based-honors-program/

Cited by the National Institute of Education as one of the six

most intriguing honors programs in the nation, CBHP was

the first universitywide undergraduate research program in

America. Outstanding students majoring in any field work

one-on-one with professors while applying computing

technology to a research project in their major field of study.

Each year, approximately 40 students are chosen to become a

part of the CBHP.

University Fellows Experiencehonors.ua.edu/fellows/

The University Fellows Experience is a group of elite scholars

from different disciplines who share a passion for being agents

of change through leadership and service. Approximately 25

students are selected to be part of UFE each year. each year.

HONORS COLLEGE

The University of Alabama’s Honors College attracts some of

the nation’s most promising students from the state of Alabama

and beyond. Founded in 2003, the program offers smaller,

specialized classes taught by some of the most renowned

professors on campus. Honors College students enjoy registration

priority, special mentoring opportunities and unique educational

experiences. Students are encouraged to pursue opportunities

in undergraduate research, cultural interaction and civic

responsibility.

honors.ua.edu




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TUSCALOOSA, AL

Cassidy

“As a freshman at UA, I was

a walk-on student-athlete for

the NCAA Women’s Rowing

Team, a part of the Women

in STEM Living-Learning

Community and was accepted

into Undergraduate Research

Initiative. Later, I became an

officer in SEDS (Students for the

Exploration and Development

of Space). I was able to found,

direct and expand the reach

of the Tuscaloosa Rocketry

Challenge, a STEM-based multi-

school rocketry competition.

Now, I’m President of the

Alabama Space Alliance-SEDS.

At The University of Alabama,

you can start a movement, and

you can make a difference, right

in your home state.”

Class of 2017Major: Aerospace Engineering


HOUSING

On-campus living puts you at the

heart of the University, with different

residence halls to suit different

personalities and needs. Here, you’ll

meet a diverse group of students

and create a network of friends and

classmates within your residence

hall community. Resident advisers

(RAs) and freshman advisers (FAs)

will assist you as you transition to

the University and to living away

from home. We encourage you to

become an active participant in your

new living community and to take

advantage of the exciting campus

life at the Capstone.

UA

housing.ua.edu

APPLYING FOR HOUSING

You can complete the online housing application at

housing.ua.edu after you are admitted to the University and

have paid the freshman enrollment deposit. Students who

complete their housing application by FEB. 1 will be eligible

to participate in Freshman Room Selection. Students are

encouraged to apply as soon as they are able in order to

maximize their housing choices. Students with a medical

need requiring special accommodations should submit

a Medical Accommodation Report Form to Housing and

Residential Communities by MARCH 1.

FRESHMAN RESIDENCY PROGRAM

At UA, we are committed to providing our students with

a comprehensive educational experience. In recognition

of the value of a blended academic and residency

experience associated with on-campus living, all first-

year undergraduate students are required to live in

campus residence halls, unless otherwise exempt from this

requirement. Students who will live in the primary residence

of a parent or guardian may be exempt from the freshman

residency program. Additional information regarding the

Freshman Residency Program and the exemption process

can be found at housing.ua.edu, under “New Students.”

HOUSING OPTIONSThe housing assignment process is based on date of

housing application. In order to maximize your options, and

maybe choose your own room, you will want to apply for

housing as soon as possible after admission.

As you consider your on-campus options, here are some

factors to consider:

• Do you want a single-gender or co-ed hall?

• Are you interested in a living-learning community in which your residence hall is tied to your college or academic interest?

• Do you have a preferred roommate?

• Which location do you prefer?

• Which option fits your family’s budget?

Be sure to talk to your family and potential roommates

about your housing preferences.


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As part of the living-learning experience, UA requires freshmen

to participate in the First Year Experience Meal Plan. On-campus

dining has many educational, social and dietary benefits. Studies

of college students across the nation show that students who eat

and live on campus are more involved, have higher grade point

averages and are more likely to graduate than students living at

home or off campus.

MEAL PLANSUA students can use meal plans at three all-you-care-to-eat food

service locations around campus—Burke Dining Hall, Lakeside

Dining Hall and the Fresh Food Company. All meal plans also can

be used for brunch at Bryant Dining in Bryant Hall.

bamadining.ua.edu

BAMA DINING


HOOVER, AL

PJ

“I always knew I wanted to come

to The University of Alabama,

and it has been the best decision

for me. I’ve enjoyed being a

part of the Capstone Men and

Women, the University’s official

ambassadors, which has allowed

me to meet so many different

people. I’ve been amazed by all

the opportunities available here at

UA. I know I am receiving a world-

class education at one of the most

beautiful campuses anywhere in

the country. And I’m still only an

hour from home.”

Class of 2018

Major: Accounting


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The college experience is about more than what

happens in the classroom. To make the most of your

time at UA, take full advantage of the opportunities

available, explore your campus community and

get involved.

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS AT THE SOURCE

Whether you are interested in Greek Life, campus

ministries, music, art, politics, sports, community

service or any number of other activities, The Source

can put you in touch. Take advantage of “Get on

Board Day” at the beginning of the fall and spring

semesters to find out more about student groups,

meet members and see what different groups have

to offer. With more than 500 registered student

organizations on campus, there is a place that’s

right for you.

STUDENT LIFEthesource.ua.edu

UNIVERSITY

RECREATIONurec.sa.ua.edu

For getting or staying in shape, or

just having fun through intramural

and club sports, our students enjoy

four different campus recreation

facilities, including the Student

Recreation Center, the Robert

E. Witt Student Activity Center,

Aquatic Center and Outdoor Pool

Complex. Adjacent to the Student

Recreation Center are 33 acres

of outdoor fields for intramural

play. Students can participate in

organized group exercise classes,

or do cardio or strength training

on their own or with one of our

personal trainers. Be sure to check

out our 40-foot-tall climbing wall

and our outdoor water park area

with a lazy river and slides.


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As a full participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program,

UA’s Center for Veteran and Military Affairs

serves students who are current service members,

veterans or dependents or survivors of veterans.

The Center provides support services to help

service members and veterans make connections,

access scholarships and coordinate university and

community support.

vets.ua.edu

VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS


UA President, Stuart R. Bell

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VISITING UAgobama.ua.edu/visitsgobama.ua.edu/webtour

Located in Tuscaloosa, The University of Alabama is a

one-hour drive from Birmingham and only a few hours

from beaches or mountains.

TOURING CAMPUS

Our students can’t wait to show you around campus.

Tours are available most weekdays and Saturdays. Go to

gobama.ua.edu/visits to schedule a tour and book your

reservation online. Plan to book your tour well in advance

of your trip, as certain dates fill up quickly.

Experience UA’s beautiful campus for yourself without

leaving home by visiting gobama.ua.edu/webtour. This

video-based tour can be viewed in a web browser or

downloaded to a mobile device.

UNIVERSITY DAYS

At University Days, prospective students can see what

life is like at the Capstone and find answers to questions

about all of the campus resources available to UA

students.

More information, including sample schedules and dates,

is available at universitydays.ua.edu or by email at

[email protected].



VISITING TUSCALOOSAtuscaloosa.com

There’s plenty to do in the city of Tuscaloosa, and here are

just a few of the many sites of interest for visitors. Check

out the website to learn more about our city and ways to

enjoy your time here.

BAMA THEATREtuscarts.org

Downtown Tuscaloosa’s visual and performing arts center.

CAPITOL PARKtcpara.org

Historical park marking the location of Alabama’s first state

capitol building, located west of downtown on Sixth Street.

THE PARK AT MANDERSON LANDINGLocated on the north end of campus on Jack Warner

Parkway, the park overlooks the river and has walking trails

and picnic areas.

PAUL R. JONES GALLERY OF ART art.ua.edu

Honoring the late Paul R. Jones, the gallery features a

rotating selection of pieces from the Jones collection and

works from UA students and faculty. Free admission.

TUSCALOOSA AMPHITHEATERtuscaloosaamphitheater.com

The largest outdoor theater in west Alabama, located just a

mile from campus, hosts concerts and special events.

TUSCALOOSA RIVER MARKET

tuscaloosarivermarket.com

Just blocks from campus, the market features the goods of

local farmers, such as fresh produce, local meats, cheeses

and baked goods.


Air Force Studiesafrotc.ua.edu

Army ROTC/Military Sciencearmyrotc.ua.edu

Band/Color Guard/Crimsonettesbands.ua.edu

Center for Service and Leadershipvolunteer.ua.edu

Cheerleading rolltide.com/sports/c-cheer/spec-rel/cheer-info.html

Choralmusic.ua.edu

Crimson Cabaret Dance Teamrolltide.com/sports/c-cheer/spec-rel/cabaret-info.html

Disability-RelatedAccommodations and Services ods.ua.edu

Education AbroadStudyAbroad.ua.edu

Financial Aidfinancialaid.ua.edu

Fitness and Recreationurec.ua.edu

Forensics Teamforensics.ua.edu

Fraternities and Sororitiesofsl.sa.ua.edu

Housing and Residential Communitieshousing.ua.edu

Intramural Sportsurec.sa.ua.edu/intramural-sports-2

NCAA Men’s Athleticsrolltide.com

NCAA Women’s Athleticsrolltide.com

Safety on Campussafety.ua.edu

Scholarshipsscholarships.ua.edu

Sport Clubshttps://urec.sa.ua.edu/sport-clubs/urec-sport-club-teams/

Student Account Servicesstudentaccounts.ua.edu

Student Government Association (SGA)sga.ua.edu

Student Leadership Opportunitiesleadership.ua.edu

Student Mediaosm.ua.edu

Student Organizationsthesource.ua.edu

UA Early Collegeuaearlycollege.ua.edu

Undergraduate Catalogcourseleaf.ua.edu

Veteran and Military Affairsvets.ua.edu

Work-Study and StudentEmployment Services

financialaid.ua.edu/workstudy

BaseballBasketballCross CountryFootball Golf Swimming & Diving

TennisTrack & Field (indoor)Track & Field (outdoor)

BasketballCross CountryGolf GymnasticsRowing SoccerSoftball (fast-pitch)

Swimming & DivingTennisTrack & Field (indoor)Track & Field (outdoor)Volleyball

FREQUENTLY REQUESTED

CONTACT INFORMATIONLearn more about our campus and discover the exciting UA experience

waiting for you. Visit viewbook.ua.edu for more information on visiting

campus, academics and majors, the admission process, scholarships and

financial aid, life at UA and much more!

Badminton Baseball BowlingClimbing ClubCrewCricketCyclingDisc GolfEquestrian ClubFishingIce HockeyKayakingLacrosse (Men’s)Lacrosse (Women’s)PaintballRacquetballRugby (Men’s)Rugby (Women’s)

Soccer (Men’s)Soccer (Women’s)Table TennisTennisTri-AthleteUltimate Frisbee (Men’s)Ultimate Frisbee (Women’s)Volleyball (Men’s)Volleyball (Women’s)Water PoloWater SkiWheelchair BasketballWrestling


COUNSELOR REFERENCE SHEET 2017-2018

Undergraduate Admissions

gobama.ua.edu

High-School Counselor Website

gobama.ua.edu/hsc

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST FOR ENTERING FRESHMAN STUDENTS

Admission Submit the application for admission,

the $40 application fee and any required documents to

undergraduate admissions by FEBRUARY 1 for priority

consideration (apply.ua.edu).

Scholarships A completed scholarship application,

including the resume portion, must be submitted

online by DECEMBER 15 (mybama.ua.edu).

Freshman Enrollment Deposit Once admitted, submit

a $200 nonrefundable freshman enrollment deposit as

tuition prepayment for fall (gobama.ua.edu/deposit).

Housing Complete the residence hall housing

application and submit the $300 application fee and

prepayment to housing and residential communities

(housing.ua.edu). The housing application will be

available on OCTOBER 1, and students will receive a

housing assignment based on the date the housing

application was completed. Students with special

needs, including medical needs, should contact HRC

by MARCH 1.

Orientation Register for Bama Bound orientation

beginning in FEBRUARY (orientation.ua.edu).

Financial Aid You must be admitted to UA, have the

free application for federal student aid (fafsa.gov)

completely processed and have submitted any required

documents by MARCH 1 for priority consideration

(financialaid.ua.edu).

Health Services Submit the immunization form to the

Student Health Center immediately upon admission

to UA (shc.ua.edu/immunization-policy/).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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. Decisions about the potential for

a student’s academic success at UA are

based on performance on the ACT and/

or SAT, high-school grade point average,

and high-school course schedule. (For

example: A student with a 21 ACT or 1000

old SAT [critical reading and math scores

only] or a 1080 new SAT [evidence-based

reading and writing plus math, 1600 scale]

along with a cumulitive GPA of 3.0 should

be successful at the University.)

In terms of educational preparation,

the minimum requirements of college

preparatory curriculum 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 1 unit of

either geometry, trigonometry or

calculus)

3 units of natural sciences, including

two courses with lab components

1 unit of foreign language

5 units of academic courses

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UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

BOX 870132 | TUSCALOOSA, AL 35487-0132

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity

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