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Welcome to the
Barefield College
of Arts & Sciences

As the academic core of UA, the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences is a forward-thinking leader in the arts, humanities, and natural and social sciences.

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Degree Programs

Degree Programs

Our 80+ majors, minors, concentrations, and pre-professional tracks include several that are unique in our state.

Advising

Advising

From your first semester through your last, our Student Services Center is here to guide you in planning your academic career.

Scholarships

Scholarships

We award 2,000 scholarships each year to new, transfer, and continuing students.

BCAS STUDENT SERVICES CENTER

CHART YOUR COURSE
FOR SUCCESS

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Work with an academic advisor to create a personalized plan that aligns with your goals, keeps you on track to graduation, and helps you make the most of your college experience.

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FROM TUSCALOOSA
TO THESSALONIKI

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For the first time in its 16-year history, the Alabama-Greece Initiative completed a full student exchange, welcoming five Aristotle University undergraduate students to UA in April and sending 15 UA undergraduate students to Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, (AUTh) in May.

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SUMMER READING LIST

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Whether to broaden your knowledge, improve your focus, or reduce stress with an interesting story, consider exploring these books written and co-authored by BCAS faculty this summer.

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Listen Up!

Looking for a new podcast? The Barefield College of Arts and Sciences has some recommendations! Several BCAS faculty produce podcasts, covering everything from wellness and popular trends to biology and race.

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By the Numbers

  • 9,140

    undergraduate students enrolled in Fall 2024

  • 54%

    pre-health graduates accepted to med school — 18% higher than U.S. average

  • 85%

    pre-law graduates accepted to law school, many attending top 14 schools

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