Steps for application to Early College

1. Academic Planning Guide

Open and complete all areas of the Academic Planning Guide

2. Counselor Verification and Transcript

Open the Counselor Verification Cover Memo
Fill out the top portion of the Counselor Verification Cover Memo, and print the form
Take the printed Counselor Verification Cover Memo to your high school counselor for his or her verification and signature
Mail this form, with your high school transcript, to UA Early College

UA Early College
The University of Alabama
Box 870365
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0365

3. Complete the UA Early College online application

Note: the online application requires a nonrefundable $40 application fee

4. Look for an email letting you know you have been admitted. In that email, you will find instructions for paying for the UAEC 200, 2 credit-hour course.

UAEC 200 is a 2 credit-hour course charged at the current tuition rate. Please contact our office at 1-877-823-8759 to find out if you are eligible for a partial tuition scholarship.

Make plans to participate in the Gateway Session, which is the first meeting of the UAEC 200: Gateway course.

Download and print the Application Checklist for UA Early College

Email: earlycollege@ua.edu
(205)348-7083 or toll-free 1-877-823-8759

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

High school sophomores, juniors and seniors are eligible to apply in spring term!

Friday, February 8

Friday, February 8 application deadline for Saturday, March 2 Gateway - ON CAMPUS or ONLINE.

We can also schedule a special Gateway for your school group!

Additional application dates >>