Transfer Student Requirements
- 2.0 overall college GPA
- 24 transferable semester hours or 36 transferable quarter hours (excludes technical, remedial and vocational courses)
- If you’re currently a freshman or have fewer than the required transferable hours, additional high school records will be required including a high school transcript and ACT/SAT score.
- Because of limited testing opportunities throughout the United States, The University of Alabama will not require standardized ACT or SAT scores from students applying for the Spring, Summer or Fall 2024 semesters. The presence of a score will not create an unfair advantage or disadvantage to students applying for admission.
Each major has specific requirements which are met through general studies courses. Students should review requirements in individual majors in advance in Area V before beginning general studies courses. A maximum of 60 hours of transfer credit from the two-year college level may be applied to any degree program.
Transcripts
Official transcripts are those submitted directly to UA in a sealed envelope by the originating institution. Official electronic transcripts are those submitted directly to UA by the originating institution, normally through a third-party provider such as the National Student Clearinghouse or Parchment. UA will only accept a transcript directly from the student provided it is delivered in the envelope sealed by the originating institution and marked as official.
Official transcripts being sent via regular mail should be sent to the following mailing address:
Office of the University Registrar
The University of Alabama
Box 870134
Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0134
Official transcripts being sent via FedEx, UPS or other carrier should be sent to the following physical address:
Office of the University Registrar
The University of Alabama
801 campus Drive
206 Student Services Center Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
In cases where an email address is needed for electronic delivery, the transcript should be sent to transfercredit@ua.edu.
Transient Students
Admission as a transient (visiting) student may be granted for any term. Standard application procedures must be followed. Approval may be given on the basis of an official statement of good standing from the last institution attended. Transient status may be granted for only one term.