Transfer Course Evaluation
If you wish to transfer courses to The University of Alabama, you should visit the University Registrar website for specific information on how courses might apply to your degree requirements. If you are a current student looking to take courses elsewhere, you should login to myBama and complete a Letter of Transiency (found under the Student tab) prior to beginning the transfer courses. This letter is a contract between you and the University, granting permission for the course to transfer to UA. You must request that all transcripts be send to the University Registrar to receive credit.
Transfer Student Advising
All academic advising for transfer students happens at Bama Bound new student orientation. As soon as you apply for admission to UA, you will need to have your transcripts sent to the University as soon as possible. From there, the course evaluation process will be initiated. After you are officially admitted to UA, you will sign up for a transfer orientation session, known as Bama Bound. At orientation you will meet with an academic advisor to discuss the degree requirements of your chosen major and to register for your first semester at The University of Alabama. No academic advising will occur before orientation.
In-State Transfers (STARS)
If you are planning to transfer to The University of Alabama from a regionally accredited junior or community college, STARS (Statewide Transfer Articulation and Reporting System) provides guidance and direction to your transfer credits. You should begin by accessing the Transfer Guide which will outline course listings for areas I-IV. For area V, see below.
Area I: Composition
Area II: Humanities, Literature, and Fine Arts
NOTE: Students need one of the courses above to fulfill the minimum requirement. All students in advertising and public relations must complete a six-semester-hour sequence in literature. All students in creative media or news media must complete a six-semester-hour sequence in either history or literature. See Area IV for history equivalents.
Area III: Natural Science and Mathematics
Area IV: History, Social Science, and Behavior Sciences
NOTE: Students need one of the courses above to fulfill the minimum requirement. All students in communication studies must complete a six-semester-hour sequence in history. All students in creative media or news media must complete a six-semester-hour sequence in either history or literature. See Area II for literature equivalents.
Area V: Pre-Professional, Major and Elective Courses in the College
ADVERTISING
| UA Course Number | Junior or Community College Course Number (in Alabama only) |
|
| MC 101 | MCM 100 | |
| APR 221 | MCM 230 |
COMMUNICATION STUDIES
| UA Course Number | Junior or Community College Course Number (in Alabama only) |
|
| COM 100 | no equivalent | |
| COM 101 | SPH 105 |
CREATIVE MEDIA
| UA Course Number | Junior or Community College Course Number (in Alabama only) |
|
| MC 101 | MCM 100 | |
| JCM 100 | RTV 100 |
NEWS MEDIA
| UA Course Number | Junior or Community College Course Number (in Alabama only) |
|
| MC 101 | MCM 100 |
PUBLIC RELATIONS
| UA Course Number | Junior or Community College Course Number (in Alabama only) |
|
| MC 101 | MCM 100 | |
| APR 231 | MCM 240 |