Required Application Materials
For an applicant to be considered for admission, the materials listed below must be submitted through the Graduate School online application. To ensure that no materials are missing, applicants should periodically check the status of their application online. Application may be made to only two degree programs at a time. The application fee is $65 for U.S. citizens and permanent residents and $80 for international applicants. Application fees are non-refundable.
All applicants, unless otherwise noted in this catalog, must hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution at the time of initial enrollment. In addition, the following minimum requirements must be met:
Degree-Seeking Applicants
All degree-seeking applicants must submit the following materials to the Graduate School using the online application:
- Statement of purpose (or program equivalent).
- One unofficial transcript from each U.S. or international institution of higher education (including community colleges) at which 15 or more credit hours have been completed. If the applicant is admitted, they will not be permitted to register for classes until the Graduate School receives official copies submitted directly by the issuing institution. If a transcript is in a language other than English, a translation must be submitted in the application portal.
- English proficiency exam score test results (if required for international applicants).
If required by individual programs as described in the Graduate Catalog, the following must also be submitted:
- Official or unofficial admissions test scores that are less than five years old at the time of admission. If unofficial test scores were submitted during the application process, official scores must be sent directly from the testing agency on admission.
- Letters of recommendation (usually three).
- Additional application materials (e.g., portfolios, writing samples, responses to essay questions, videos, etc.) as described in program catalog page.
Certificate and Non-degree Applicants
All non-degree and certificate applicants must submit the following materials to the Graduate School using the online application:
- One unofficial transcript from each U.S. or international institution of higher education (including community colleges) at which 15 or more credit hours have been completed. If the applicant is admitted, they will not be permitted to register for classes until the Graduate School receives official copies submitted directly by the issuing institution. If a transcript is in a language other than English, a translation must be submitted in the application portal.
- English proficiency exam score test results if required for international applicants.
Additional application materials may be required by individual programs as described in the Graduate Catalog.
Application Deadlines
Most programs have established application deadlines. Please check program websites for details. In the absence of a posted deadline, applications should be completed at least six weeks before the desired date of registration. International applicants should complete their application as early possible to allow time for the student visa application process. Deadlines for submitting applications are subject to change.
Application Limits
An applicant may apply to only two programs at a time. The application to each program will be considered separately.
Program Enrollment Limits
A student may pursue up to three graduate degree programs at a time. Students enrolled in one graduate degree program may pursue a maximum of two certificates concurrently. Students enrolled in two graduate degree programs may pursue one certificate concurrently. See Degree Requirements for additional information.
Individuals enrolled as non-degree students may pursue no more than three certificate programs simultaneously.
Alabama Residency Status
Questions regarding resident and nonresident status should be directed to the Office of the University Registrar.
Immunizations
New Tuscaloosa campus students who were born after January 1957 are required to provide proof of immunization against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) and other diseases before being officially enrolled at The University of Alabama. For students without proof of all required immunizations, the Student Health Center may block registration.