Selective and Limited Admissions
New College isn't for everyone. Successful members of New College are committed not only to pursuing their chosen depth studies, but to thinking across the boundaries of their disciplines and contributing to the intellectual life of the community.
Once a student is admitted to the University, then he or she can be considered for admission into New College. Applicants submit a letter of recommendation along with a description of their academic interests and goals.
The admission process is separate from and in addition to admission to The University of Alabama.
Admission Procedure
To apply for admission to New College, an interested student should begin the online application process, which will include submitting a statement of interest and the email address of a suitable referee to speak to the question of the applicant's suitability for the program.
Applicants are encouraged to identify a letter writer who can speak to their strengths as a student and the likelihood of their success in a program that values student creativity, initiative and responsibility. While there may be exceptions, our experience has been that teachers and educational counselors and advisors are best positioned to provide us with this important feedback.
The process is not complete until after the self-statement has been approved by the prospective advisor, and an in-person interview has been conducted with the advisor, the applicant, and a senior student peer-advisor.
At that point, the prospective advisor will make a recommendation for admission to the New College Director.
The Self-Statement
We consider the following factors in New College admission decisions:
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