Academic Calendar Year
The University of Alabama operates on the semester system, which includes fall, spring, and summer terms. For a list of all parts of term and important dates, please visit registrar.ua.edu/academiccalendar/.
Classification of Students
University of Alabama students are classified by credit hours earned. Read more.
Department, Program, and Course Alpha Symbols
Learn which symbol and division matches each department, program, or course. Read more.
Grades and Grade Points
A student's overall grade point average (GPA) is comprised of all work completed at the collegiate level, including work completed at The University of Alabama as well as work completed at other postsecondary institutions and accepted for credit at The University of Alabama in accordance with the Transfer Credit Policy. Read more.
Honors
A dean's list and president's list of superior students are compiled and published following the conclusion of each semester. Read more.
Transcripts
The University of Alabama official transcript is a complete record of a student’s enrollment at UA, including all undergraduate, graduate, and professional courses. Read more.