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Undergraduate Admissions

International Freshman Admissions

International Freshman Admissions

Admission Priority Deadlines

TermAcademic CalendarPriority Deadline
Spring SemesterJanuary – MayNovember 2
Summer SemesterJune – AugustDecember 4
Fall SemesterAugust – DecemberDecember 4

Application Procedures

Complete your application for undergraduate admission via the UA Undergraduate App.

Please upload required documents when prompted while completing the application.

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Incoming International Freshman Graduating from a U.S. High School

Admission Requirements

International freshmen graduating from U.S. high schools must meet the same admission criteria as domestic applicants. More information can be found on UA’s Freshman Admission Requirements page.

Required Documents

Relevant visa and immigration documents (this includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)

Submit Official Transcripts

Ask your school to submit your official high school transcript either electronically or via post.

Submit your official SAT or ACT test score (optional)

  • Students applying for a 2027 entry term will be required to submit a standardized test score (ACT or SAT) if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0. Learn more about the 2028 requirements and the holistic admissions process on the Testing Requirements page.
  • Test scores are required for automatic scholarship consideration.
  • Test scores must be received directly from the testing agency or on your high school transcript
  • UA’s ACT code is 0052 and SAT code is 1830
  • Information on these tests is available from your high school counselor or from the testing agency
    • ACT, Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243
    • SAT, College Board ATP, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541

Incoming International Freshman Graduating from Schools Outside the U.S.

Admission Requirements

The University of Alabama employs a competitive admissions process that includes reviewing and evaluating each application on an individual basis for an applicant’s abilities as a student and a scholar.

  • The undergraduate international admissions office will review the applicant’s transcripts within the context of the school, curriculum and country.
  • GPA will be reviewed on all coursework, not just core subjects. UA considers applicants with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for admission.
  • For academic admission, students must meet the English proficiency requirement. For more information see UA’s English Language Proficiency page. 
  • Students who meet the academic and financial qualifications, but do not meet the TOEFL, IELTS or PTE score requirement may apply for conditional admission.
    • Conditionally admitted students will begin their studies in the English Language Institute and then enter directly into their academic coursework once they have satisfied English proficiency. 
    • For more information see UA’s conditional admission page.
  • Students requiring F-1 and J-1 visas must also send documentation in order to secure an I-20 or DS-2010.
  • Successful candidates for UA will have completed a college preparatory curriculum.
Course CategoryNumber of units
Language4 units
Mathematics3 units (UA recommends algebra I, algebra II, AND 1 unit of either geometry, trigonometry OR calculus)
Natural Science3 units, should include two courses with lab components
Other academic courses10 units, UA recommends courses in social sciences, history, fine arts or computer literacy, with additional courses in mathematics, natural sciences and world language

Required Documents

  • Relevant visa and immigration documents (This includes PR card, current visa, or F-1/ J-1 visa request and supporting documents)
  • Incoming freshmen graduating from schools outside the U.S. must have international high school transcripts evaluated by a NACES member agency and translated if not already in English. Please request a course-by-course evaluation with a GPA calculation. Once your evaluation is complete, have the evaluation agency email your official evaluation and supporting documents directly to intladm@ua.edu.
  • Students that graduated six or more months ago should also provide a brief statement listing any academic activities since graduation (including any post-secondary coursework at institutions inside or outside of the U.S., English language programs, study abroad programs, etc.) List name(s) of the institutions and dates of attendance. If you have no additional academic activities, please write a short statement that speaks to your activities during the gap period. In the statement, please include the following and send to International Admissions at intladm@ua.edu:
    • Full Name
    • Address
    • High School/Secondary School
    • Graduation Date

If you need assistance translating your documents into English, we recommend using the American Translators Association to find a certified translator.

Students graduating high school in Nigeria, Liberia, Ghana, The Gambia or Sierra Leone must submit a copy of their WASSCE results and scratch card information (serial number and PIN) in order to complete their application.

Provide Proof of English

All students must meet the English proficiency requirements OR apply for conditional admission.

Submit your official SAT or ACT test score

  • Students applying for a 2027 entry term will be required to submit a standardized test score (ACT or SAT) if their cumulative high school GPA is below 3.0. Learn more about the 2028 requirements and the holistic admissions process on the Testing Requirements page.
  • Test scores are required for automatic scholarship consideration.
  • Test scores must be received directly from the testing agency or on your high school transcript.
  • UA’s ACT code is 0052 and SAT code is 1830.
  • Information on these tests is available from your high school counselor or from the testing agency.
    • ACT, Box 451, Iowa City, IA 52243
    • SAT, College Board ATP, Box 592, Princeton, NJ 08541