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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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BCAS Interim Dean Announced

BUILDING ON A
STRONG FOUNDATION

Lisa Pawloski in the Woods Quad Sculpture Garden

Interim Dean Dr. Lisa Pawloski is committed to supporting the College’s continued success and ensuring a smooth transition throughout the academic year as the search for the next permanent BCAS dean gets underway.

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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.

ACCELERATING THE
SPEED OF SCIENCE

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A University of Alabama-led research team will build an artificial intelligence tool to help sift through floods of data, speeding up the pace of discovery.

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GUIDING GREATNESS

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Dr. Natasha Dimova, an associate professor in the Department of Geological Sciences, mentored an 11th grade student who won the highest honors at the Alabama Science and Engineering Fair.

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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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