7,193 Overall Student Population
1,100+ National Merit Scholars
10 Programs
89 Course Offerings
PrepScholar Names UA Honors College Among Best “Bang for Your Buck” Honors Colleges
PrepScholar has named The University of Alabama’s Honors College among the best “Bang for Your Buck” honors colleges in the nation.
Ashley Robinson of PrepScholar cited competitive admissions and academic opportunity through programs like Randall Research Scholars Program and Witt University Fellows Program. Robinson also mentioned UA Honors’ scholarship opportunities.
“UA Honors offers some of the most generous merit aid packages in the country to its students,” Robinson of PrepScholar wrote. “At least eleven different types of merit and need based scholarships are available to UA honors students. On top of those scholarships, UA Honors students are eligible for study abroad scholarships and research fellowships.”
The University of Alabama Honors College is proud to be a premier institution for Honors education.
To read more, visit the PrepScholar article here.
Schedule a visit or meet the Honors Ambassadors.
For Students
Students have a wealth of options when creating an Honors experience specific to their intellectual interests and needs. We have a program manager and team of advisors on hand to assist students every step of the way.
The Honors College has partnered with the Counseling Center and the Division of Student Life to launch an embedded therapist initiative within the Honors College.
Honors students have many opportunities to vie for prestigious scholarships, fellowships and other awards, some internal to the Honors College, others external. The Honors Experience provides the perfect platform to prepare students to apply for prestigious honors.
For Faculty, Alumni and Friends
The Honors College offers 10 different programs so that any student can find a place to thrive.
The Kennemer Center’s goal is to be a hub for innovation on the campus of The University of Alabama, to be a catalyst for innovation and social impact at institutions of higher education around the state, and to foster state and local efforts throughout the state, aided by corporate, foundation and government support.
News and Stories
-
Anne Druhl Named Director of Development for The University of Alabama Honors College
The University of Alabama Honors College has named Anne Druhl as its new director of development, effective July 27. Druhl returns to the Honors College after previously serving as events coordinator, where she played a key role in planning and executing programs and events across the college. During her tenure, she helped strengthen longstanding traditions,…
-
University of Alabama Honors College Welcomes Will Adams as Director of Libraries and Honors Financial Affairs
The University of Alabama Honors College has welcomed Will Adams as its new director of libraries and Honors financial affairs, effective June 1. In the role, Adams will support the financial operations of the Honors College while also serving in a similar capacity for University Libraries. He will report to Becky Scheef, executive director of…
-
UA Honors College recognizes recipients of 2026 Honors College Awards
The University of Alabama Honors College recognized outstanding students, faculty, staff and alumni during the 2026 Honors College Awards Ceremony on April 24 at the Bryant Conference Center. The annual awards celebrate individuals who exemplify the Honors College mission of developing Thinkers, Citizens and Leaders through academic excellence, leadership, service and innovation. “The Honors College…
UA Events
-
“The Domestic Liminal” Exhibition
August 6
Time All Day
Location Paul R. Jones Museum
-
“Clara Maass: She Gave Her Life” Exhibit
August 6
Time 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location Gorgas House Museum
-
“Made in America” Exhibit
August 6
Time 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location Gorgas House Museum