COUNSELOR GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ... University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for

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04 Admission Requirements

06 Admission Timeline

08 UA Majors

09 New College

10 Scholarships

14 Credit by Examination

16 Credit by Examination Advanced Placement (AP)

19 Credit by Examination International Baccalaureate (IB)

20 Cost of Attendance

22 Honors College

24 Housing & Residential Communities

26 Bama Dining

28 Student Life The Source

30 Veteran and Military Affairs

33 Visiting UA

34 Visiting Tuscaloosa

35 Contact Information

OUT-OF-STATE EDITION

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WHAT IS A CRIMSON TIDE?

The nickname for UA’s sports teams has been around since 1907,

when a sportswriter likened the football team, entering the field in

signature crimson jerseys, to a flood of crimson or a “Crimson Tide.”

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

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.)

* The University will accept current and redesigned SAT scores for admissions, scholarships and Honors College. Applicants may submit scores from the current SAT, the redesigned SAT or both.

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

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. (For example:

A student with a 21 ACT or 1000 SAT [critical reading and

math scores only] along with a cumulative GPA of 3.0

should be successful at the University.) A writing score is

not required but can be reviewed if a student does not meet

regular admissions standards as set forth by the ACT/SAT

and GPA requirements.

We are looking for students who show a commitment

to academics and who welcome the robust exchange

of ideas that occurs within a diverse and inclusive learning

environment. Typically, the number of applications received

exceeds the number of spaces available in the freshman class.


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ADMISSION TIMELINE

OCTOBERSEPTEMBERAUGUST DECEMBER 15TH

Application for Admission for Summer/Fall 2016 is available online at apply.ua.edu. There is a $40 application fee.

• Submit your ACT or SAT score(s). Our ACT code is 0052, and our SAT code is 1830.

• Have your most recent, official high school transcript sent to:

Undergraduate Admissions Box 870132 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0132

Freshman enrollment deposit may be made through myBama upon admission. This non-refundable deposit of $200 is considered your fall tuition pre-payment and must be submitted before you can submit your housing deposit and register for a freshman orientation session. You can find out more information, including instructions on how to pay your deposit through your myBama account at gobama.ua.edu/deposit/

Scholarship Application Deadline: Please go to this link for step-by-step instructions on how to fill out the scholarship application. gobama.ua.edu/help/schol-app/

Scholarship application will be available through myBama 2-3 days after students apply to UA.

Students do not need to be admitted to fill out the scholarship application.

Housing application is available after admission and payment of freshman enrollment deposit, beginning October 1. Complete the residence hall housing application and contract at housing.ua.edu and submit the housing application fee and prepayment to Housing and Residential Communities.

Remember, the earlier you apply for housing, the more housing options will be available to you and the better your chances of participating in online room selection and choosing your own room.

• Check the HRC website for details on the room selection and assignment process.

• If you do not attend UA, you may submit an online contract cancellation request by May 1, 2016 to receive a full refund of your $275.00 prepayment. If you cancel between May 2 and June 1, you will receive a partial refund.

What is myBama and how do I use it?

After your application has been submitted electronically, you will receive an email notifying you of your campuswide identification number (CWID), Crimson email address and myBama user ID. Your myBama user ID is your login to the UA portal where you will check your application status, apply for scholarships, pay the enrollment deposit, check Crimson email, register for orientation, check your financial aid status, register for classes and order textbooks. It is important that you activate your myBama user account as soon as you receive the information.


LATE SPRINGMID MARCHEARLY FEB. MAYJANUARY

Bama Bound Orientation: You can register for a session beginning in early February.More information on the registration process can be found at orientation.ua.edu.

Eligible students will begin online residence hall room selection for Fall 2016. Remember, room selection is based on the date you completed your housing contract. Watch your Crimson email account for details.

Financial Aid: FAFSA applications are available for financial loans and grants. financialaid.ua.edu

Complete the FAFSA online as soon as possible after January 1. The University of Alabama must receive the results from the FAFSA before March 1 for a student to have priority consideration.

Scholarship Offer Letters: All students who have been awarded a scholarship from UA will be notified by mail with a letter outlining their scholarship offer.

Deadline to pay freshman enrollment deposit and to accept scholarships is May 1.

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acting (AS)actuarial science (CB)addictive disorders & recovery

studies (HS)adolescent & youth

development (HS)anthropological linguistics (AS)apparel design (HS)applied mathematics — separate

tracks in classical applied math, scientific computation, optimization (AS)

applied microeconomics (CB)Arabic (AS)archaeology (AS)arts administration (AS)Asian studies (AS)astronomy (AS)athletic coaching (ED) banking & financial services (CB)biochemistry (AS)business information

technology (CB)business intelligence (CB)ceramics (AS)child life (HS)Chinese (AS)civic engagement &

leadership (AS)classics (AS)communication & culture (CM)comparative world literature (AS)computer engineering (EG)computing technology &

applications (EG)computers & applied

technology (ED)construction management (EG)consumer affairs (HS)consumer marketing (CB)costume design &

production (AS)counselor education (ED)creative writing (AS)critical languages (AS)critical studies in film &

television (CM)Croatian (AS)cultural anthropology (AS)Czech (AS)dietetics (HS)digital media (AS)documentary film (CM)

Dutch (AS)early childhood development (HS)earth system science (AS)ecology & systematics (AS)economics and forecasting (CB)e-decision support (CB)educational psychology (ED)educational research (ED)electronic news — emphases in

entertainment, newsroom & sports (CM)

engineering, general (EG)engineering graphics (EG)engineering science &

mechanics (EG)entrepreneurship (CB)environmental & water resources

engineering (EG)evolutionary studies (AS)family financial planning &

counseling (HS)family studies (HS)Farsi (AS)fashion retailing (HS)financial management (CB)Finnish (AS)geographic information

systems (AS)geographic information

techniques (AS)global business (CB)Greek, modern (AS)health care management (CB)health information systems (CB)health promotion (ED)Hebrew (AS)Hindi (AS)history, philosophy & sociology of

education (ED)hotel & lodging

management (HS)human nutrition & hospitality

management (HS)human resource strategy (CB)human resources

management (CB)Indonesian (AS)information sciences (CM)instrumental music (ED)insurance and financial services:

risk management (CB)interdisciplinary environmental

studies (AS)

international business administration (CB)

international business management (CB)

international economics (CB)international finance (CB)investment management (CB)Italian (AS)Japanese (AS)journalism design (CM)Judaic studies (AS)kinesiology (ED)Korean (AS)leadership communication (CM)legal studies (CB)liberal arts — Blount

Undergraduate Initiative (AS)macroeconomic & monetary policy

(CB)management

communication (CB)mathematical statistics (AS)mathematics education (AS, ED)media management (CM)media production (CM)meeting & event planning (HS)middle-school education (ED)molecular & biotechnology

biology (AS)music & arts administration (AS)musical theatre (AS)natural resources (AS)natural resources

management (CB)Norwegian (AS)nutrition sciences (HS)organizational & interpersonal

communication (CM)painting (AS)personal wealth management (CB)photography (AS)photojournalism (CM)physical anthropology (AS)Polish (AS)Portuguese (AS)pre-chiropractic (AS)pre-dentistry (AS)pre-health (AS)pre-law studies (AS)pre-medical (AS)pre-occupational therapy (AS)pre-optometry (AS)pre-pharmacy (AS)

pre-physical therapy (AS)pre-physician assistant (AS)pre-public health (AS)pre-veterinary medicine (AS)printmaking (AS)production management

(CB, CM)professional accounting (CB)professional sales (CB)public policy (AS)public policy & law (CB)quantitative economics (CB)quantitative finance (CB)reading education (ED)real estate (CB)

regional, urban & environmental planning (AS) restaurant, food & beverage management (HS)

rhetoric & public discourse (CM)Russian (AS)Sanskrit (AS)scene design & technical

production (AS)sculpture (AS)services marketing (CB)social & philosophical foundations

in education (ED)social welfare (SW)sociology (AS)Southeastern archaeology (AS)sports news & information (CM)statistics (CB)structural engineering (EG)supply chain management (CB)Swahili (AS)Swedish (AS)Thai (AS)theatre management &

administration (AS)transportation engineering (EG)Turkish (AS)Urdu (AS)Vietnamese (AS)visual journalism (CM)vocal & choral music (ED)women’s 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 & textiles (HS)architectural engineering (EG)art, studio (AS)art history (AS)athletic training (HS)biology (AS)business, general (CB)chemical engineering (EG)chemistry (AS)civil engineering (EG)collaborative special

education (ED)communication studies (CM)communicative disorders (AS)computer science (EG)construction engineering (EG)consumer sciences (HS)criminal justice (AS)dance (AS)early childhood education (HS)early childhood special

education (ED)economics (AS, CB)

electrical engineering (EG)elementary education (ED)English (AS)English language arts (ED)environmental engineering (EG)environmental science (AS)executive restaurant & hospitality

management (HS)exercise & sport science — emphases in fitness,

health promotion, nutrition, business, coaching & disability sports (ED)

finance (CB)food and nutrition (HS)foreign languages & literature —

classical civilization, French, German, Greek, Latin (AS)

foreign language (ED)French (ED)geography (AS)geology (AS)German (ED)health studies, general (HS)history (AS)human development & family

studies (HS)human environmental

sciences (HS)

interdisciplinary studies (AS)interior design (HS)international studies — area

concentrations in Asia, Latin America, the Middle East &

Africa, Russia & Eastern Europe, Western Europe (AS)

journalism (CM)Latin (ED)management (CB)management information

systems (CB)marine science (AS)marketing (CB)mathematics (AS, ED)mechanical engineering (EG)metallurgical engineering (EG)microbiology (AS)Multiple Abilities Program (ED)music (AS)music composition (AS)music education — instrumental,

vocal, choral (ED)music performance — bassoon,

cello, clarinet, euphonium, flute, French horn, guitar, harp, jazz studies, oboe, organ, percussion, piano, saxophone, string bass, trombone, trumpet, tuba, viola,

violin, voice (AS) music theory (AS)music therapy (AS)nursing (NU)operations management (CB)philosophy (AS)physical education (ED)physics (AS)political science (AS)psychology (AS)public relations (CM)religious studies (AS)restaurant, hotel & meetings

management (HS)RN mobility (NU)science, comprehensive (ED)science, general (ED)secondary education (ED)social science,

comprehensive (ED)social work (SW)Spanish (AS, ED)special education (ED)telecommunication & film (CM)theatre (AS)undecided (AS)undecided (CM)undecided (EG)undecided (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.

DISCOVER NEW COLLEGE

nc.as.ua.edu

New College is an interdisciplinary liberal-arts program where students can craft individualized

courses of study based on their interests, aptitude, temperament and skills. Each student, with

the assistance of a faculty mentor, builds a course of study including traditional coursework,

community-based learning, undergraduate research opportunities and self-directed study.


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SCHOLARSHIPSscholarships.ua.edu

Academic scholarships are merit based, requiring that

students earn certain grade point averages and scores

on the PSAT, SAT or ACT. The scholarship application

provided by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and

Scholarships is also used by both the UA National Alumni

Association and undergraduate colleges and schools to

select scholarship recipients. An applicant’s significant

achievements, honors and leadership and volunteer

experiences are important factors considered by UA

scholarship committees.

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 an entering freshman, December

15 is the priority date to be admitted to the University

and to have a completed scholarship application on file.

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CAPSTONE SCHOLAR

A student with a 27 ACT or 1210–1240 SAT score and

minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA will be selected as a

Capstone Scholar and will receive $14,000 over four

years ($3,500 per year).

COLLEGIATE SCHOLAR

With a 28 ACT or a 1250–1280 SAT score and a

minimum GPA of 3.5 a student will be named a

Collegiate Scholar and will receive $16,000 over four

years ($4,000 per year).

FOUNDATION IN EXCELLENCE SCHOLAR

A Foundation in Excellence Scholarship will be awarded

to a student with a 29 ACT or 1290-1320 SAT score

and at least a 3.5 GPA. This scholarship provides the

value of one-half tuition, or $51,900 over four years

($12,975 per year).

UA SCHOLAR

If a student has a 30-31 ACT or 1330-1390 SAT score

and at least a 3.5 GPA, he or she will be named a UA

Scholar and will receive the value of two-thirds tuition,

or $69,200 over four years ($17,300 per year).

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLAR

A student with a 32-36 ACT or 1400-1600 SAT score

and at least a 3.5 GPA will be selected as a Presidential

Scholar and will receive the value of tuition, or $103,800

over four years ($25,950 per year). Students graduating

with remaining tuition scholarship semester(s) may

utilize these monies toward graduate school and/or law

school study at UA.

NATIONAL MERIT SEMIFINALIST

As a National Merit Semifinalist, once you are admitted

to UA with a 3.5 cumulative GPA, we will offer you a

Presidential Scholarship, which pays the value of tuition

for four years or eight semesters. You must be admitted

by Dec. 15 of your senior year in high school to receive

this award.

NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST PACKAGE

Students must list The University of Alabama as their

college of choice with the National Merit Corporation by

May 1, 2016.

• Value of tuition (in-state or out-of-state) for up

to 5 years or 10 semesters for degree-seeking,

undergraduate, graduate and/or law school studies

• One year of on-campus housing at regular room

rate (based on assignment by Housing and

Residential Communities)

• $3,500 per year Merit Scholarship stipend for 4

years. A student must maintain at least a 3.3 GPA

to continue receiving this scholarship stipend. If a

corporate sponsored scholarship from the National

Merit Corporation is received, the total value cannot

exceed $3,500. (For example, if you receive a

corporate-sponsored scholarship of $2,000 per

year, UA will contribute $1,500 per year to reach the

total stipend amount of $3,500.)

• One time allowance of $2,000 for use in summer

research or international study (after completing

one year of study at UA)

• Technology Enrichment

ACADEMIC ELITE SCHOLARSHIPS

To be considered for an Academic Elite Scholarship, a

student must be accepted as a member of the University

Fellows Experience. Complete information on the UFE

can be found on the University Fellows website at

honors.ua.edu/university-fellows-experience.

OUT-OF-STATE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION 2016-2017

For the most up-to-date listing of current scholarships and scholarship requirements, please visit SCHOLARSHIPS.UA.EDU.

First time freshmen who meet the Dec. 15 scholarship priority deadline, have a qualifying score on the ACT or SAT (critical reading and math scores only) and have at least a 3.5 cumulative high school GPA will be eligible for merit-based scholarships.

Scholarship GPA SAT Score ACT Score Annual Amount

Capstone 3.5 1210-1240 27 $3,500

Collegiate 3.5 1250-1280 28 $4,000

Foundation in Excellence 3.5 1290-1320 29 Half Tuition

UA Scholar 3.5 1330-1390 30-31 2/3 Tuition

Presidential 3.5 1400+ 32+ Full Tuition

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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 and the Advanced

International Certificate of Education (AICE).

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.


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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

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

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

***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.

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

Examination Min. Score

UA Course Equivalent

Credit Core Designation

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

3-6* —

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 & Culture**

345

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

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Computer Science A

4 CS 100 4 —

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 completed

3***4***

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 & Culture**

345

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

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

German Language & Culture**

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 & Culture**

345

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

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Japanese Language & Culture**

345

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

81114

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Latin**345

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

81114

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 & Culture**

345

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

4710

FL/HUFL/HUFL/HU

Spanish Literature& Culture**

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


WHAT IS A CAPSTONE?

The University of Alabama has been known as “The Capstone” since

President George H. Denny (Denny Chimes, Bryant-Denny Stadium) used

the phrase in 1913 to describe our place in public education in our state.

What is a capstone? The Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary, Tenth

Edition says, “the high point; crowning achievement.” We agree!

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ROLL TIDE

We yell this at sports events, but “Roll Tide!” is more than just a

cheer or a battle cry. This Tide tradition can be used any time for

congratulation or celebration from one member of the Alabama

family to another.





GROUP 1 Language A:Literature

Language A: Language & Literature

If both IB Language Atests are completed

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 or 104HY 101 or 102PHL 100PY 101ANT 102

6433333

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

33-6*

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

ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL CERTIFICATE OF EDUCATION (AICE)

Visit courseleaf.ua.edu and see the Credit by Examination

section under the Academic Records and Policies tab for

more information about AICE and additional credits.

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

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

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TUITION ..........................................................................$25,950.00

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

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

MEAL PLAN ..................................................................... $3,430.00

RESIDENTIAL HALL ROOM .........................................$8,800.00

PARKING DECAL ............................................................... $340.00

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

TOTAL ............................................................................... $41,170.00

ESTIMATED COST FOR A FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT PER ACADEMIC YEAR FOR 2015-2016

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 cost.ua.edu.

FINISH IN FOUR

finishinfour.ua.edu

Following the Finish in Four program can help keep you on course as you move

toward graduation. Through an array of online tools and by working alongside

your college adviser, you can track and plan your progress while maintaining

academic success and completing your degree in just eight semesters.


THE BAMA PLAN

Bama’s Affordable Monthly Alternative Plan is a monthly budget approach to paying tuition, college/

course fees, residence hall charges, Dining Dollars, campus meal plan and parking decal costs for the

academic year (fall and spring semesters). Participants pay an annual, non-refundable participation

fee. Please visit studentreceivables.ua.edu/bamaplan for current plan information and current

participation fees.

THE DEFERRED PAYMENT PLAN

Students may defer up to one-half of each semester’s charges, if at least one-half of the charges are

paid when the student confirms his or her schedule. The remaining balance may be deferred until

approximately mid-semester, with a $30 fee.

For more information about costs, student billing and payment alternatives, go online to

studentreceivables.ua.edu; email [email protected]; call 205-348-5350.

PAYMENT PLANS

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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/university-fellows-experience/

The University Fellows Experience is a community of elite

scholars from diverse disciplines who share a similar passion for

being change agents through their commitment to leadership

and service. Mentored by top professors, supported by their

UFE peers, and stimulated by world-class experts in many

disciplines, University Fellows enjoy the richest of college

educations, create enduring personal cultures of learning, and

embrace service to others as a guiding priority. 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 receive registration priority and

mentoring as they pursue specialized opportunities in educational

experience, undergraduate research, cultural interaction and civic

responsibility. Find requirements for applying to Honors College

at honors.ua.edu.

honors.ua.edu


QUALIFYING FOR HONORS COLLEGE

Students may apply to the Honors College after they have been

admitted to UA. Admission to the Honors College requires a minimum

of 28 ACT or 1250 SAT and a minimum high school GPA of 3.5.

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housing.ua.edu

Living on campus is the key to a rich experience at UA. Campus living puts you at the heart

of the University, offering a variety of residence halls to suit different personalities and needs.

Here you’ll interact with a diverse community of students and create a network of friends

and classmates within your residence hall. You’ll benefit from a support structure of resident

advisers and freshman advisers who will assist you in your 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


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 February 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 medical documentation 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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In recognition of the value of the living-learning experience,

UA requires first-year students to participate in the First Year

Experience Meal Plan. UA is committed to providing its students

with a comprehensive educational experience and believes that

for most first-year students, on-campus dining has numerous

educational, social and dietary benefits. Studies of college

students across the nation consistently 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 Fresh Food Company. All meal plans also can be

used for brunch at Bryant Dining in Bryant Hall.

bamadining.ua.edu

BAMA DINING


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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 first 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 450 registered student

organizations on campus there is a place that’s

right for you.

STUDENT LIFEthesource.ua.edu


A HEALTHY CAMPUS

With two student recreation centers, numerous outdoor

fields and tracks and an aquatic center, there are

plenty of ways for students to get and stay in shape.

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As a full participant in the Yellow Ribbon Program,

UA’s Center for Veteran and Military Affairs is

dedicated to serving students who are veterans,

current service members and dependents and

survivors of veterans. The Center provides a

broad range of comprehensive support services to

foster peer connections, access scholarships and

coordinate university and community support.

vets.ua.edu

VETERAN AND MILITARY AFFAIRS


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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 the school

they proudly call home. Tours are available most

weekdays and Saturdays. Visit 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.

You may also 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

University Days are an opportunity for prospective

students to gain a comprehensive view of what it is like

to be a student 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].

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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 THEATREDowntown Tuscaloosa’s visual and performing arts center.

tuscarts.org

CAPITOL PARKHistorical park marking the location of Alabama’s first state

capitol building, located west of downtown on Sixth Street.

tcpara.org

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, 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

Cheerleadingrolltide.com/sports/c-cheer/spec-rel/cheer-info.html

Choralmusic.ua.edu

Community Service Centervolunteer.ua.edu

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

Disability-RelatedAccommodations and Services ods.ua.edu

Financial Aidfinancialaid.ua.edu

Fitness and Recreationurec.ua.edu

Forensics Teamforensics.ua.edu

Fraternities and Sororitiesgreekaffairs.ua.edu

Housing and Residential Communitieshousing.ua.edu

Intramural Sportsurec.ua.edu/intramurals.cfm

NCAA Men’s Athleticsrolltide.com

NCAA Women’s Athleticsrolltide.com

Safety on Campussafety.ua.edu

Scholarshipsscholarships.ua.edu

Sports Cluburec.ua.edu/sportsclub.cfm

Student Government Association (SGA)sga.ua.edu

Student Leadership Opportunitiesleadership.ua.edu

Student Mediaosm.ua.edu

Student Organizationsthesource.ua.edu

Student Receivables studentreceivables.ua.edu

Study Abroadinternational.ua.edu UA Early Collegeuaearlycollege.ua.edu

Undergraduate Catalogcourseleaf.ua.edu

Veteran and Military Affairsvets.ua.edu

Work-Study and Student Employment 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

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

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!

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APPLY.UA.EDU

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS

BOX 870132 | TUSCALOOSA, AL 35487-0132

The University of Alabama is an equal-opportunity

educational institution/employer • MC3083D

COUNSELOR REFERENCE SHEET 2016-2017

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 (http://shc.ua.edu/immunization-policy/).

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Typically, a student with a 21 ACT (English

[without writing], math, social sciences

and natural sciences), or a 1000 SAT

(critical reading and mathematics scores

only), and a 3.0 cumulative GPA will

be successful at UA. A writing score is

not required but can be reviewed if a

student does not meet regular admissions

standards as set forth by the ACT/SAT

and GPA requirements. The University of

Alabama requires the writing section of

either the ACT or SAT test. As we continue

to use a holistic approach to review each

applicant, the writing component will offer

further insight into a student’s readiness

for college-level work.

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

Documents

COUNSELOR GUIDE TO UNDERGRADUATE ... University of Alabama employs a competitive admission process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for