The University of Alabama Early College

The University of Alabama Early College Current high school students can earn college credit from The University of Alabama with unrivaled student success through Early College. Legends Start Here.

If you've completed the 9th grade and have a 3.0 GPA or higher, apply today. As a current high school student, you don’t have to dream about attending a premier university. You can start now. With UA Early College, you earn college credit at The University of Alabama, online or on campus, while you are still in high school. The result? You reach your goals faster from a nationally recognized, top-

50 public university. You take classes online, 24/7, anywhere you have access to high-speed internet. You can even take classes on UA’s campus during the summer while living in a residence hall, dining on campus, and participating in campus activities. We surround you with a strong support network of esteemed UA faculty, academic advisers and peer coaches. You choose from a broad array of courses in subject areas like English, math, computer science, history, anthropology, political science, psychology, and foreign languages such as Japanese, Chinese and Spanish. Am I Eligible? You can apply to UA Early College anytime during your sophomore, junior or senior year of high school if you have a 3.0 or higher GPA,* cumulative from the 9th grade

What a wonderful day in T-Town! ✨️ Our director, Jackie Hudgins, and our West Alabama admissions representative, Julie C...
09/01/2026

What a wonderful day in T-Town! ✨️ Our director, Jackie Hudgins, and our West Alabama admissions representative, Julie Clements, represented UA Early College during an educator luncheon, while our amazing student ambassadors joined them later in the evening for the Bama In Your Town event - Tuscaloosa edition.

We informed prospective students about the incredible benefits UAEC can provide to their academic experience, and we were thrilled to receive such positive feedback from current students and parents alike. We can't wait for more opportunities to serve the students and educators of Alabama and beyond 🐘 🎓 ❤️

⚠️ Deadline Alert!Tomorrow is the last day to register for the September UAEC 200 session!Don't miss this opportunity to...
08/31/2026

⚠️ Deadline Alert!
Tomorrow is the last day to register for the September UAEC 200 session!

Don't miss this opportunity to learn to take the UAEC 200 College Readiness course, learn invaluable skills, and start earning college credit while in high school!

⏳ Don't wait! Register at earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/

Congratulations to Raleigh Sorrells, a current UA Early College student, on becoming the Tuscaloosa County Distinguished...
08/31/2026

Congratulations to Raleigh Sorrells, a current UA Early College student, on becoming the Tuscaloosa County Distinguished Young Woman of 2027! We are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to seeing what you'll achieve in the future 🐘❤

Invest in your future with UA Early College 🐘 ❤️ ‼️ Join us for the upcoming UAEC 200 College Readiness course this Sept...
08/27/2026

Invest in your future with UA Early College 🐘 ❤️

‼️ Join us for the upcoming UAEC 200 College Readiness course this September and gain valuable insights, resources, and strategies to prepare you for college coursework and beyond. Take UAEC 200 this fall, and you'll be eligible to start taking full courses through the University of Alabama in Spring 2027.

Don't miss it! The application deadline is September 1, and course access kicks off on September 8. Register at earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/ today!

🚨 Introducing UA Early College's Study Strategy Sessions! Our Student Success Coaches are excited to launch a new series...
08/24/2026

🚨 Introducing UA Early College's Study Strategy Sessions!

Our Student Success Coaches are excited to launch a new series to help YOU maximize your study skills to their full potential. Each virtual session will be hosted by a Student Success Coach who will cover different tactics to support your academic needs throughout the semester, such as:

📚 Academic tools through UA
☀️ Studying for midterms
⏰️ Time management and balance
✏️ Note-taking tips
⭐️ And more!

Students, check your Crimson email for more information about upcoming sessions and links 🔗 to register. We hope to see you there!

Fall 2026 classes start tomorrow‼️ It's time to gear up for another semester filled with learning, growing, and working ...
08/18/2026

Fall 2026 classes start tomorrow‼️ It's time to gear up for another semester filled with learning, growing, and working towards your goals!

📚 Make sure to take time to review your course materials, plan for the semester, and locate any school resources that you may need.

We at UAEC want to wish all of our students a strong start to the semester 💪

Ready to get an early start on college coursework and advance your education? 🎓With over 100 course options, UA Early Co...
08/04/2026

Ready to get an early start on college coursework and advance your education? 🎓

With over 100 course options, UA Early College allows high school students to experience college classwork before graduating!

📚 Our next application deadline is Tuesday, August 11. Get ready to start with our 6-week college readiness course, then you'll be eligible to dive into full-term classes this Spring 2027!

Sign up through 🔗 earlycollege.ua.edu 🔗 to get started today!

07/25/2026
Join the conversation about UA Early College! 💬 🗣️ Mark your calendar 📅 for our virtual UA Early College Conversation on...
07/24/2026

Join the conversation about UA Early College! 💬 🗣️

Mark your calendar 📅 for our virtual UA Early College Conversation on Tuesday, July 28, at 6:30 p.m. CST as we answer questions about the program and how it prepares students for college-level coursework.

This session offers a great opportunity for parents and students to learn more about
🐘 Dual Enrollment
✂️ Our Application Process
🎓️ Scholarship Opportunities
📚 Student Support

And more about how UA Early College can accelerate students' educational progress! Sign up through the following link 🔗 https://bbd.ua.edu/register/uaec-conv-July-28

We look forward to seeing you there!

🚨 Deadline alert for students in Summer II classes🚨 The last day to drop a Summer II class with a grade of "W" is Sunday...
07/16/2026

🚨 Deadline alert for students in Summer II classes🚨

The last day to drop a Summer II class with a grade of "W" is Sunday, July 19.
To drop a course, you must submit a UA Early College drop request. Once the request is approved, you will receive further instructions via email on how to drop the course on myBama.

Contact your advisor or our office if you have any questions!

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Box 870365
Tuscaloosa, AL
35487

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:45pm
Tuesday 7am - 4:45am
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+12053487083

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