About New College
We are an interdisciplinary liberal arts program within the Barefield College of Arts & Sciences, and we offer three distinct programs:
New College
Our original model and flagship program, New College gives highly motivated undergraduates a way to design their own majors — called “depth studies” — leading to BA or BS degrees. These individualized courses of study let students build academic programs that are consistent with their interests, goals, aptitudes, temperaments, and skills. Depth studies include New College seminars, coursework from across the University, and often research activities, community-based learning, and self-directed study.
LifeTrack
LifeTrack is an interdisciplinary degree program designed for adult learners. An online program, LifeTrack allows students to blend several areas of academic interest into a curriculum that suits their needs and lifestyle.
Applied Liberal Arts & Sciences
The Applied Liberal Arts & Sciences program (ALA&S) offers eligible undergraduates who are struggling to progress in their current major programs a path toward graduation by combining two existing minors.
More Information
For information about our programs, or if you have any questions, email us at ncfrndsk@ua.edu. Our main office hours are 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday through Friday. We are closed on University of Alabama holidays.