Photo provided by Samuel Suswam during his recent co-op with Tesla.

You may already be eligible for the UAB Pathway to Engineering! Our Pathway program ensures a smooth transition from pursuing your associate degree at community college to pursuing a bachelor's degree through UAB Engineering. There are no associated student costs or commitments.

Program Benefits:

• up to $19,500 in scholarships
• a guaranteed internship or co-op with an engineering company
• UAB academic advising support
• Access to UAB Engineering career fairs and student events

Step 1: Talk to a UAB Engineering Advisor

Discuss your career goals and develop a personalized graduation plan. Map out classes that will transfer to your UAB degree.

Step 2: Apply to the UAB Pathway Program

Apply as soon as you earn a B or better in Calculus I. Once in the program, maintain a 3.5 GPA and earn a B or better in Calculus II, Physics I, and Physics II. Join Phi Theta Kappa: 

Step 3: Join UAB Engineering

When you and your advisor decide the time is right, transfer to UAB Engineering. Complete our Internship Readiness Program and get matched to an internship or co-op after your first full year at UAB!

Step 4: Complete your B.S. and A.S. degrees

Maintain good academic standing and reverse transfer credits from UAB to your community college to complete your B.S. and A.S. degrees at the same time.

For Pell-eligible students who meet all the criteria above, Pell grants plus UAB scholarships will cover full tuition and fees for up to six semesters. If you meet some, but not all, of these criteria, significant financial aid is still available.

To get started, submit the Connect to an Advisor form on this page.