Steps to Enrollment

Submitting Your Application

Your first step to enrollment is applying for Undergraduate Admission.

Freshmen students have two application avenues: the UA Undergraduate App or the Common App.

The application for admission also includes the scholarship application for automatic merit scholarships and many competitive scholarships. All required supplemental documents must be submitted to complete both applications. Find out more under the Incoming Freshman section on how to apply.

Scholarships and Financial Aid: Explore UA’s Affordability Toolkit and learn how scholarships, grants and federal financial aid can make your UA education attainable and affordable.

Remaining Steps to Enrollment

First-time freshmen applying for summer or fall 2025 should follow the steps below to complete enrollment at The University of Alabama.

(First-time freshmen applying for spring 2025 can find a slightly adjusted Steps to Enrollment for Spring 2025 at the bottom of this page below the summer/fall 2025 list.)

Step 1 – Apply for Undergraduate Admission

• Be mindful of the admissions and scholarships deadlines for your term.
  • January 10 is the priority deadline for admissions and automatic merit scholarship considerations.
    • January 10 is the final deadline for competitive scholarships.
      • Includes additional scholarships applied for through the Alabama Scholarship Award Manager (ASAM).
    • May 1 is the final deadline for automatic merit scholarship consideration (including Alabama Advantage for in-state students) for admitted students.

Step 2 – Freshman Enrollment Deposit

Save your spot in the incoming class by submitting your $200 nonrefundable Freshman Enrollment Deposit. This deposit will be applied towards your first semester’s tuition at UA and must be paid before you can apply for housing or register for Bama Bound Orientation.

Step 3 – Housing Application

Is room selection important to you? Complete your housing application by February 3 to participate in room selection. Students who complete their application after this priority date will be assigned a room. There is a $175 housing application fee and prepayment to Housing and Residential Communities.

Step 4 – Bama Bound Orientation

Register for Bama Bound, UA’s new student orientation. Registration opens in early February. Bama Bound includes a visit with your college or school to learn about different opportunities to be involved in your major and to meet with an adviser to register for your courses.

Step 5 – Immunizations

Submit the Medical History Form and Proof of Immunization to the Student Health Center immediately upon admission to UA.

Step 6 – Welcome to Campus

We can’t wait to see you on campus. Learn more about move-in.

Spring 2025 Steps to Enrollment

Step 1 – Apply for Undergraduate Admission

• Be mindful of the admissions and scholarships deadlines for your term.
  • November 1 is the priority deadline for admissions and automatic merit scholarship considerations.
  • December 16 is the final deadline for automatic merit scholarship consideration for admitted students.

Step 2 – Bama Bound Orientation

Register for Bama Bound, UA’s new student orientation. Registration opens in early February. Bama Bound includes a visit with your college or school to learn about different opportunities to be involved in your major and to meet with an adviser to register for your courses.

Step 3 – Immunizations

Submit the Medical History Form and Proof of Immunization to the Student Health Center immediately upon admission to UA.

Step 4 – Welcome to Campus

We can’t wait to see you on campus. Learn more about move-in.