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HONORS COLLEGE

At UA Honors, we are committed to providing an unparalleled educational experience that prepares students to excel in an ever-changing global landscape. From our innovative academic programs and cutting-edge research opportunities to our immersive study abroad experiences and personalized support services, we offer a wealth of resources and opportunities designed to empower students to reach their fullest potential.

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UA’s Honors College is the host for the 2024 United Way of West Alabama Campaign

7,193 Overall Student Population

1,100+ National Merit Scholars

10 Programs

89 Diverse Course Offerings

UA Honors College Ranked Among the Top 10 Honors Colleges in the Nation

PrepScholar ranked UA Honors College among the top 10 honors colleges in the nation. In addition to UA Honors’ competitive admissions standards, PrepScholar highlighted the multiple unique academic opportunities available to students, such as the Randall Research Scholars Program. Ashley Robinson of PrepScholar detailed some service and leadership options for students by showcasing the Witt University Fellows Program.

“The combination of academics and service offered by UA Honors helps honors graduates stand out as they embark on their future careers,” Ashley Robinson of PrepScholar said.

The University of Alabama Honors College is proud to be a premier institution for Honors education.

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For Students

Advising

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.

Counseling

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. 

Scholarships

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.

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News and Stories

  • Dr. Jeff Gray Named Distinguished Teaching Professor

    This month, The University of Alabama Board of Trustees recognized Dr. Jeff Gray as a Distinguished Teaching Professor. Dr. Gray is the Director of the Randall Research Scholars Program in the Honors College and a Professor in the Department of Computer Science in the College of Engineering. Dr. Gray is one of three professors named…

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  • Ruby Tilghman Named Student of the Month September 2024

    The Honors College proudly named Ruby Tilghman Student of the Month for September 2024. Hailing from Panama City, Florida, Tilghman is a chemistry major and a Witt Fellow who is wholeheartedly invested in turning knowledge into action. When Tilghman was a freshman, a piece of wisdom given by Dr. Robert E. Witt resonated with her.…

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  • Victor Luckerson, a UA Honors College and University Fellows Experience Graduate, Receives the Stone Book Award.

    Victor Luckerson, author of Built From the Fire: The Epic Story of Tulsa’s Greenwood District, America’s Black Wall Street won the Stone Book Award’s top prize and was also named a 2023 book of the year by both the New York Times and the Washington Post.  Read more here.

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