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Transfer FAQs

Transfer FAQs

General Questions

What are your deadlines for applying for admission, financial aid and scholarships?

  • Students interested in transferring for the fall semester or summer session (1st or 2nd term) should have their application for admission and all supporting documents submitted by March 1 for priority consideration.
  • Students interested in transferring for the spring semester should have their application for admission and all supporting documents submitted by October 1 for priority consideration.
  • Visit the Scholarship/Aid Timeline on the Afford website for information regarding scholarship and financial aid timelines.

Do transfer students at UA attend orientation?

Yes. Main campus transfer students are required to attend orientation. Orientation includes registration for the first semester’s classes along with seminars on UA policies, procedures and services. Students receive registration materials upon admission. See the Bama Bound Orientation website for more information and to view information about session dates.

UA Online students will receive information about accessing your myBama student account, completing Bama Ready Orientation, advisor contact information and other helpful resources after being admitted. Your advisor will also assist you with the course registration process, and you will also be assigned a student success coach to assist you along your journey with UA.

Does the University have a residency requirement for transfer students?

Each academic department determines the number of hours that must be completed at The University of Alabama in order to receive a degree from UA.

How can I find someone to talk to about my major?

To learn more about majors and programs at UA, review the full list of majors and programs or search for majors and view groupings by college. Links to the specific departments can be found on these websites, along with contact information. Below is a listing of each college on campus with contact details:

How can I determine which credits will transfer from my current institution to The University of Alabama?

If you are transferring from an Alabama community college, you can use the Alabama Transfers Course Equivalency page to map out your curriculum as well as to view course equivalencies. If you are transferring from a 4-year institution or an out-of-state community college, you can view a list of course equivalencies on the University Registrar’s website. Once you have been admitted, you can view all official course evaluations through DegreeWorks on your myBama account.

If I attend The University of Alabama, what kind of campus resources are available?

  • Career Center
    Helps students find the careers they want by providing aptitude and personality tests, résumé services and on-campus interviews.
  • Office of Disability Services
    Provides academic accommodations for students who submit appropriate documentation of their physical or learning disability.
  • Capstone Center for Student Success
    Offers tutoring, study skills workshops and supplemental instruction sessions for any student who would like to take advantage of additional academic resources to enhance their learning opportunities while at the University.

What are the housing options for transfer students?

There are numerous student-focused apartment complexes and rental houses available in Tuscaloosa. You can find more information by visiting the Off-Campus Housing Resources page. You may apply for on-campus housing via the Housing and Residential Communities website, but space is highly limited.