The University of Alabama Honors College offers 10 distinctive Honors programs across numerous disciplines.
The Honors College is home to the University Honors Program, Randall Research Scholars Program (formerly Computer Based Honors), Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program (formerly University Fellows Experience), and the Achieve Scholars Program.
The Honors College is proud to partner with the College of Arts & Sciences through the Blount Scholars Program and McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars; the Culverhouse College of Business through the STEM Path to the MBA and CREATE Path to the MBA, the College of Engineering through the EPIC Scholars Program, and the College of Education through the Educational Studies Minor.
Explore our programs and learn how to apply.
2,061 Incoming Students
4.2 Average GPA
32.5 Average ACT Score
203 First Generation Students
Honors Programs
University Honors Program
The University Honors Program serves to provide an academic experience that fulfills the Honors vision “to inspire students to connect with others as they become Critical and Creative Thinkers, Ethical and Empathetic Citizens and Collaborative and Inclusive Leaders within their chosen fields of study and beyond.”Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
In-state students: 30 ACT / 1360 SAT or
28 ACT / 1310 SAT and top five percent of their graduating class
Out-of-state students: 30 ACT / 1360 SAT
Randall Research Scholars Program
The Randall Research Scholars Program is a nationally-recognized undergraduate research program which pairs academically elite students with leading research professors and cutting edge computing technology to complete scholarly research projects in any field of study.Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
30 ACT / 1360 SAT
Students can apply through the Randall Research Scholars application after completing the Honors College Application through their MyBama account. Only incoming students may apply.
Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program
The Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program prepares able and dedicated students for remarkable lives of leadership and service in their community, state, nation and world. Upon program completion, Witt Fellows earn a minor in Social Innovation and Leadership.Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
32 ACT / 1420 SAT
Students can apply through the Dr. Robert E. Witt University Fellows Program application after completing the Honors College Application through their MyBama account. Only incoming students may apply.
Achieve Scholars Program
The Achieve Scholars Program is a unique opportunity for undergraduate students to acquire an education in transdisciplinary research methodology. In doing so, students will learn how to apply such methods and become more effective scholars within their major field of study; will become proficient in the skills of uniting all fields of study which will help them to become creative thinkers and problem solvers; and will also gain the skills that are necessary for successful graduate studies, professional studies and future employment.Requirements:
The Achieve Scholars Program is open to all students. It seeks to provide opportunities to and support for its program participants, including those participants from under-resourced communities. Applicants to the Achieve Scholars program must also be admitted into the Honors College.
College of Arts and Sciences
Blount Scholars Program
The Blount Scholars Program is a selective, four-year, living and learning community at The University of Alabama featuring small, seminar-style classes, intensive interaction with faculty, and an integrated, interdisciplinary curriculum leading to a minor in Liberal Arts. Blount Scholars Program is open to students of any major.Requirements:
There are no required test scores or GPA for admission into the Blount Scholars Program.
Students can apply through the Blount Scholars Program application.
While not required, we welcome you to apply to the University Honors Program in addition to the Blount Scholars Program.
McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars
The McCollough Pre-Medical Institute prepares future medical leaders with unique, interdisciplinary studies in medicine to aid in development of the complex skills involved in the practice of medicine and offers a minor in interdisciplinary medical studies within a living-learning community.Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
In-state students: 30 ACT / 1360 SAT
Out-of-state students: 32 ACT / 1420 SAT
Students can apply through the McCollough Institute for Pre-Medical Scholars application
Culverhouse College of Business
STEM Path to the MBA
The STEM Path to the MBA allows high-achieving undergraduate students majoring in STEM disciplines to complete coursework to earn an MBA from the Manderson Graduate School of Business in only one calendar year beyond the completion of an undergraduate degree.Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
28 ACT / 1310 SAT
Students can apply through the STEM Path to the MBA Program application.
CREATE Path to the MBA
The CREATE Path to the MBA offers high-achieving undergraduate students majoring in traditionally creative disciplines the opportunity to complete coursework to earn an MBA from the Manderson Graduate School of Business in one calendar year beyond the completion of an undergraduate degree.Requirements:
3.5 High School GPA
28 ACT / 1310 SAT
Students can apply through the CREATE Path to the MBA Program application.
College of Engineering
EPIC Scholars Program
The EPIC Scholars Program is a living-learning community and academic support program focused on the development of engineering and computer science student leaders who promote positive social change in their professions. EPIC students also earn a minor as part of their participation in the program.The EPIC Scholars Program is no longer accepting applications.
Current EPIC Scholars should contact Rusty Pettus with any questions.
College of Education
Educational Studies Minor
Embracing The University of Alabama’s mission to advance the intellectual and social condition of the people in the State, the minor in Educational Studies is designed as an option for Honors College students (1) to develop a knowledge base about education and schooling, (2) to learn classroom strategies related to teaching and learning, and (3) to act as informed advocates for the public and private school systems.
Other Academic Options
Accelerated Master’s Program
The University of Alabama’s Accelerated Master’s Program allows you to start a graduate degree while obtaining your undergraduate degree, saving time and cutting costs.