The University of Alabama recognizes that its resources can help individuals meet the challenges of their changing lives. Through OTIDE, the University extends academic resources throughout Alabama, the Southeast, and beyond. This office is committed to delivering educational opportunities through online degree programs, evening and weekend programs, distance programs, professional development courses, and a variety of professional workshops, seminars, and institutes.
Programs
OTIDE supports online education for learners of all ages. Previously the College of Continuing Studies, OTIDE is committed to empowering lifelong learners by providing flexible and innovative educational opportunities for all.
UA Online
UA Online offers more than 100 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree and certificate programs in online and hybrid formats, allowing students the flexibility to meet life’s other demands while completing a degree.
For more information, please call 205-348-0089 or 800-467-0227, email online@ua.edu or visit online.ua.edu.
New College LifeTrack
New College LifeTrack is an interdisciplinary undergraduate degree program that serves adult students who have not earned a bachelor’s degree. Students can blend several areas of educational interests into a meaningful curriculum to suit their needs and earn a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree.
Unlike traditional programs, NCLT students do not select a major but instead choose an area of depth study. Students also can use work experience or training in a related field to earn credit toward their degree.
For more information, please call 205-348-6000 or 800-467-0056, email nclt@ua.edu or visit learnon.ua.edu.
UA Early College
UA Early College gives high school sophomores, juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credit in person or online from The University of Alabama, including dual credit and dual enrollment options.
UA Early College emphasizes helping high school students prepare for college — and college-level work — before their freshman year. The required introductory course UAEC 200 College Readiness is now offered to all students for free.
For more information, please call 205-348-7083, email earlycollege@ua.edu or visit uaearlycollege.ua.edu.
ACCESS
Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators and Students Statewide (ACCESS Virtual Learning) is an education initiative of the Alabama State Department of Education.
ACCESS provides free online courses to sixth–12th grade Alabama students for credit toward high school graduation. These courses — including foreign language, Advanced Placement and credit recovery — are aligned with the Alabama Course of Study and are taught by Alabama-certified teachers and subject matter experts.
For more information, please call 205-348-2647, email access@ua.edu or visit access.ua.edu.
Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL)
OTIDE’s Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning division offers educational and professional development opportunities to individuals and companies through relevant, purpose-driven programming.
The CELL team focuses exclusively on continuing education and certificate-granting training programs and conferences. CELL makes a significant impact through registration support, CEU and professional approval management, program consultation, planning and implementation, and asynchronous non-degree course development.
For more information, please call 205-348-6225, email professionaldevelopment@ua.edu or visit training.ua.edu.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UA is part of a nationwide program that offers intellectually stimulating non-credit courses, as well as travel and social opportunities, for people over 50.
OLLI offers programs including weekly courses, lecture series, field trips, social gatherings and volunteer opportunities, supported by an active community of older adults who love to learn and explore the world around them.
For more information, please call 205-348-6482, email olli@ua.edu or visit olli.ua.edu.
Teaching Academy
The UA Teaching Academy provides cutting-edge resources and inventive instructional support to our esteemed faculty, adjunct instructors and graduate teaching assistants. It serves as an instructional resource hub and innovation center dedicated to promoting equitable and supportive learning environments and high-quality, evidence-based instruction.
The UATA offers consulting services and instructional support through programming, on-demand resources and service opportunities.
For more information, please call 205-348-2182, email teachingacademy@ua.edu or visit uateachingacademy.ua.edu.