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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.

Tiffany A. Sippial
Associate Provost, Undergraduate Education
Dean, Honors College

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7,193 Overall Student Population

1,100+ National Merit Scholars

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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

  • UA Honors College Names Jesse Park October Student of the Month

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama Honors College has named Jesse Park, a mechanical engineering major from Burr Ridge, Ill., as the October 2025 Student of the Month. Park is a member of the Randall Research Scholars Program and the STEM Path to the MBA. As an undergraduate researcher with The Davami Research Group,…

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  • Honors College Associate Dean elected to membership in American Antiquarian Society

    Tuscaloosa, Ala. –The University of Alabama announced that Dr.Cassander Smith, associate dean in the Honors College, has been elected to membership in the American Antiquarian Society (AAS), a 213-year-old national research library and community of learners dedicated to discovering and sharing a deeper understanding of the American past. “Cassie’s election to the American Antiquarian Society…

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  • Honors College Faculty Member Awarded 2025 Sam Schuman Award for Excellence at a Four-Year Institution

    TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — The University of Alabama announced that Dr. Darren Surman, assistant professor in the Honors College, has been named the 2025 recipient of the Sam Schuman Award for Excellence at a Four-Year Institution by the National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC). The award recognizes Surman’s outstanding contributions to the honors community at a four-year…

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