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

We're so excited about our upcoming 2026 LEAP camps, so we're sharing some of our favorite   pictures 🌞LEAP (Leaders Exp...
06/02/2026

We're so excited about our upcoming 2026 LEAP camps, so we're sharing some of our favorite pictures 🌞

LEAP (Leaders Exploring Academic Possibilities) is a fantastic opportunity for rising 9th-grade students to engage in academic growth, leadership development, and service-oriented activities while getting a sneak peek at college life at the Capstone πŸŽ“πŸ˜

We are looking forward to meeting this year’s students and to the fun we will have at LEAP 2026!

Summer On Campus is almost here, and we're showing some of our favorite   photos to celebrate 🌞 πŸ₯³ 🐘 πŸ’₯ SOC students enrol...
05/22/2026

Summer On Campus is almost here, and we're showing some of our favorite photos to celebrate 🌞 πŸ₯³ 🐘

πŸ’₯ SOC students enrolled for term 1 πŸ’₯ Make sure to check your email for important updates. We are so excited to see you on Sunday and have a wonderful summer together filled with learning and laughter at the Capstone!

⭐️If you are enrolled in the May session of UAEC 200, the live session and course overview are TONIGHT! Check your email...
05/12/2026

⭐️If you are enrolled in the May session of UAEC 200, the live session and course overview are TONIGHT!

Check your emails for any additional action items that need to be completed πŸ“¬οΈ We look forward to seeing you tonight!

Summer's here 😎 but the learning never stops! Here are the summer session timelines:🌞 Classes for the All Summer session...
05/04/2026

Summer's here 😎 but the learning never stops! Here are the summer session timelines:

🌞 Classes for the All Summer session begin today, May 4
πŸ„οΈ Summer Full-Term and Summer 1 courses begin on May 26
⛱️ All sessions' last day of class is July 29

Have a great summer! Reach out to our office if you have any questions 🐘

Happy Finals Week! ⭐️ It has been an amazing semester, and we are proud of each of you. If you need any help with studyi...
04/27/2026

Happy Finals Week! ⭐️ It has been an amazing semester, and we are proud of each of you.
If you need any help with studying, check out some of these academic resources:

πŸ’« The Capstone Center for Student Success: success.ua.edu/learning-commons
✍️ The Writing Center: https://writingcenter.ua.edu/students/
πŸ“ The Math Lab: https://math.ua.edu/mtlc/
🧠 BrainFuse: Available in EC Student Resources on BlackBoard
🏒 Office of Disability Services: https://ods.ua.edu/students/early-college-accommodations/

Good luck on final exams- we know you will do great! πŸŽ“

Happy Last Day of UAEC Classes! πŸͺ· Remember, all spring finals will take place from April 27 through May 1. If you have a...
04/24/2026

Happy Last Day of UAEC Classes! πŸͺ· Remember, all spring finals will take place from April 27 through May 1.

If you have any questions, contact our office, and we'll be happy to help πŸ€—

Want to be eligible to take full UA courses in Fall 2026? 🐘 ❀️ Make sure you apply for the upcoming UAEC 200 session sta...
04/20/2026

Want to be eligible to take full UA courses in Fall 2026? 🐘 ❀️

Make sure you apply for the upcoming UAEC 200 session starting on May 5! This free, six-week course prepares you for the rigor of college coursework and awards you with two free college credits upon completion 😱

Don't wait to apply! The deadline for this session is April 28. Register at https://earlycollege.ua.edu/ πŸ”—

Still haven't registered for summer/fall courses yet? πŸ€” Seats fill up quickly, so don't miss your opportunity to secure ...
04/16/2026

Still haven't registered for summer/fall courses yet? πŸ€” Seats fill up quickly, so don't miss your opportunity to secure your preferred classes to stay on track for your academic goals.

🚨 If you need any help selecting classes or registering, make an appointment with your UAEC advisor. They're happy to help you on your academic journey!

Still not sure how UAEC can elevate your college experience before you even graduate high school? πŸ€” Join us for UAEC Con...
04/13/2026

Still not sure how UAEC can elevate your college experience before you even graduate high school? πŸ€”

Join us for UAEC Conversations on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) as Admissions Representative Emily Mott and one of our esteemed student ambassadors will answer your questions about Early College and how it prepares you for success πŸŽ“

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
πŸ”— πŸ”— πŸ”—https://bbd.ua.edu/register/uaec-conversation-april14

High schoolers, are you ready to learn more about how UAEC can help you kick-start your collegiate journey before you gr...
04/08/2026

High schoolers, are you ready to learn more about how UAEC can help you kick-start your collegiate journey before you graduate? πŸŽ“

⭐️ Join us for UAEC Conversations on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. (CT) as Admissions Representative Ms. Emily Mott and one of our esteemed student ambassadors will answer your questions about Early College and how it prepares you for success

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn! πŸ”— https://bbd.ua.edu/register/uaec-conversation-april14

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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

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+12053487083

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