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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

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

Advising

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

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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SERVICE WITH A SMILE

Dr. Witt and the three students in front of the dental van

Three sophomore chemistry majors, Isabelle Brooks, Emily Rodenberg and Landry Clark, brought a mobile dental van and health fair to Marion, Alabama.

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BROADENING IMPACT

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Dr. Lynn Snow, professor of psychology, has been selected as a recipient of the 2026 Health Care Systems Scholars Program Award from the National Institute on Aging’s IMPACT Collaboratory.

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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

Events

Sep 30

Three Disciplines, One Conversation

5:00 PM
Sep 30

PERFORMANCE – “Ruthless! The Musical”

7:30 PM
Oct 01

PBK Visiting Scholar

Oct 01

Moundville Native American Festival

9:00 AM

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