FAQs

Yes, Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools' Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call (404) 679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of AAMU.

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Applying for Admission to Alabama A&M can be done completely online. However, specific admissions requirements vary by program. Complete application instructions can be found on the Admissions website​.

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The following must be submitted for consideration of acceptance to Alabama A&M University: 

1. Admissions Application
2. Application Fee
3. Official Transcript, and a Letter of Recommendation from either principal or guidance counselor.

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• Fall Semester: June 15
• Spring Semester: November 1
• Summer Semester: April 1

Application Deadline for International Students

• Fall Semester: May 15
• Spring Semester: October 1
• Summer Semester: March 1

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 The application fee for admission is $20.00.Back to Top

All applicants for admission are required to have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 along with an American College Test (ACT) score of at least a 18 or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of at least a 1290. For requirements for international students please contact the Office of Admissions.Back to Top

Upon completing your application for admission to the University, an official copy of your transcript from each institution you have attended must be forwarded to the Office of Admissions. For additional requirements please contact the Office of Admissions​.Back to Top

Students must submit a letter of permission or good standing from the institution in attendance. Transient students must make application for admission each semester in attendance. All applicants for admission are required to have a cumulative unweighted grade point average (GPA) of a 2.0 and an American College Test (ACT) score of at least a 18 or Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) score of at least a 1290. For additional information please contact the Office of Admissions.Back to Top

Students who have been previously enrolled at the University but have been absent for a period of one semester or more must complete the application procedures for Re-admit students​.Back to Top

You can pay your AAMU Enrollment Fee online through the PayPal Payment System. Please have your Alabama A&M University Student ID number ready when you pay your Enrollment Fee. Your Student ID number is also required to process your Enrollment Fee payment.Back to Top

Access Alabama A&M’s University Academic Calendar​ for important deadlines and specific dates of importance.Back to Top

AAMU distance education students, can take advantage of the university’s online bookstore. Students have the ability to place orders online for home delivery or store pickup.Back to Top

You can register for classes by visiting the University web page and logging into your banner account, or by completing the steps below: 

1. Visit the Alabama A&M University Website
2. Click on the myAAMU link in the upper right
3. Click Banner Self-Service Log-In
4. Enter your User ID and Pin
5. Click Login
6. Click on the Student Tab
7. Click Registration
8. Click Add or Drop Classes 

For additional assistance contact the Registrar’s Office.

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For specific questions about your course, you should contact your instructor. For general questions regarding your academic plan of study, you should contact your academic advisor. For technical questions and other student services, call the Alabama A&M University Online Academic IT Support, 256-372-8849 or send email to AAMU Online.  Back to Top

Students enrolled in an online degree program, can email financial aid at onlinefinaid@aamu.edu.Back to Top