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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

10/27/2026

🎃 UA Early College had a great morning participating in Pumpkins with a Purpose with the RISE Center! Our team selected a children's book, painted a pumpkin inspired by the story, and donated the pumpkin to a RISE classroom to encourage a love of reading and creativity.

We also had the opportunity to read to students, making the experience even more meaningful 📖

A special thank you to Chad Haynie for sharing story time with the Waddlers classroom, and to Alex Borchardt and Alison Schwartz for bringing "Duck, Duck, Goose" to life with their fantastic pumpkin design. Judging by the smiles and excitement from the little readers, we'd say story time was a hit! 🐤🎃

10/23/2026

Where in the world is the UAEC team? 📍
Several of our academic advising and student success team members had a great visit at Tuscaloosa County High School!

From answering questions about coursework to helping students stay on track toward their college goals, we're committed to supporting our students every step of the way 🎓🐘

10/15/2026

🚨 Today is the LAST DAY to submit an application for the UA Early College endowed scholarships. Current UA Early College students can use the following scholarships to help cover any remaining tuition costs, books, and academic supplies:

⭐️ Richard H. and Barbara J. Smith Family Early College Endowed Scholarship (available for all UAEC students to apply).

⭐ William B. Mixon Family Early College Endowed Scholarship (available only for UAEC students residing in and/or attending high school in Marion or Winston County, Alabama).

⭐️ UA Early College Blackbelt Communities Endowed Scholarship (available only for UAEC students residing in and/or attending high school in Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Conecuh, Dallas, Escambia, Greene, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Perry, Pike, Sumter, and Wilcox Counties).

These are competitive scholarships ‼️ Students are required to apply for consideration and will be notified if they're selected for the award.

For more information on scholarships and how to apply, please visit our webpage 🔗 https://earlycollege.ua.edu/learn-more/scholarships/

10/08/2026

✨️ Did you know that UA Early College has a full staff of academic advisors available to assist students with course selection throughout their dual-enrollment journey?

Submit an application for UA Early College for FREE this week, and gain access to a program dedicated to student support as you earn college credits early!

Don't wait! Free App Week ends Oct. 9 at midnight 🕛️
Apply now 🔗 https://earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/

10/06/2026

Don't be a SILLY GOOSE and miss out on Free App Week ✨️🏈

From Oct. 5-9, students can apply to UA Early College and have their application fee waived! Don't miss this opportunity to earn credits early and open the door to your future 🎓 Apply now 🔗 earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/

And while you're here... our newest UAEC team member needs a name! 🪿 Head to our story and vote for your favorite name for our new goose office mascot. We'll announce the winner later this week!

10/05/2026

It's FREE APP WEEK for UA Early College 🎉

From October 5 - 9, the application fee is waived, and prospective students can apply for free ‼️ This is the perfect time to join our upcoming October UAEC 200 session. If you complete UAEC 200 this fall, you will be eligible to take full UA coursework in the spring.

Apply for FREE at earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/ 🔗

10/02/2026

Mark your calendars 🗓️ – Free App Week is coming soon!

UA Early College is waiving the $40 application fee during Free App Week 🎉 No code needed! This means that all prospective Early College students can submit applications for FREE from October 5–9.

This is the perfect time to join our upcoming October UAEC 200 session. If you complete UAEC 200 this fall, you will be eligible to take full UA coursework in the spring 📚

For more information on how to apply, visit our website 🔗 earlycollege.ua.edu/apply/

09/28/2026

Join us on Oct. 1 📆 for our last Study Strategy Session of the Semester!

Led by one of our wonderful Student Success Coaches, learn how to prepare for your midterms with practical strategies that help improve focus, confidence, and performance when test-taking 💪

Register for this session: https://bbd.ua.edu/register/test_prep_strategies

See you there!

09/25/2026

🚨 UA Early College advising is open for Spring 2027 🚨

We encourage you to meet with your academic advisor, submit your course requests, and receive approval so you are prepared when registration opens.

Meeting early with an advisor allows you to
📆 Plan a balanced and strategic course schedule
🔥 Stay on track with graduation goals
🚌 Secure preferred courses
📚 Ensure dual credit and enrollment selections are accurate

Students 🗣️ check your Crimson email for more information about course options and the registration process.

Our academic advisors are available to meet with you today and help you get ready for spring registration!

Address

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

Website

http://www.earlycollege.ua.edu/

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