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Frequently Asked Questions

When does the nursing professional program begin?
I am a transfer student. How do I know if the classes I have taken will transfer to Auburn?
How will I select the right coursework?
Do I have to follow the planned program of studies outlined by the AUSON?
What does the Admission committee look for when they admit students?
What do I do if I do not get accepted into the AUSON?
When can you apply to the nursing program?
Where do you do your clinicals?
What does the Admission committee look for when they admit students?

When does the nursing professional program begin?
The program begins each Fall for the Traditional and AND programs.

I am a transfer student. How do I know if the classes I have taken will transfer to Auburn?
In order to know what will transfer, you will need to get an evaluation of your previous credit. You can mail or fax an unofficial transcript to the School of Nursing, Attn: Pam Hennessey. Please attach a note requesting an evaluation and which program you are interested in applying for.

How will I select the right coursework?
The AUSON has a planned program of studies to follow. During freshman and transfer student orientation, you will be assigned to an academic advisor who will assist you with your course selections.

Do I have to follow the planned program of studies outlined by the AUSON?
The sequencing of some of the pre-nursing courses may be adjusted to meet individual needs. Students may also choose to enroll in summer school to adjust the program of studies. However, once students are admitted to the professional program, courses must be taken in sequence. Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) is required for all pre-nursing and professional courses.

What does the Admission committee look for when they admit students?
We look at overall GPA, grades in the science courses that are required for nursing, number of hours taken at Auburn, how many semesters you have been a pre-nursing major,. If you have any immediate family who graduated from Auburn, if you are a male or a minority you get a slight advantage.

What do I do if I do not get accepted into the AUSON?
Students can apply to other programs or stay at Auburn and get a minor and work on bringing your GPA up so you can reapply the following year.

When can you apply to the nursing program?
We take applications once a year. We mail them out in February and you are notified of the committee’s decision by the end of April. The application steps are as follows:

1. Meet with the nursing advisor to go over your plan of study or have previous credit evaluated.
2. If you are not a student at Auburn University, apply to the university by applying online or contacting the admissions office for an application.
3. If you are an Auburn student, make sure your address is updated with the university. The school will use this to mail your application. If you are a transfer student, make sure you are on the list to have an application sent to you.
4. Complete the application along with the 2 reference forms that are included by the deadline.

Where do you do your clinicals?
We do the majority of clinicals in the Auburn-Opelika area. The AUSON is responsible for running a health clinic at the Auburn Housing Authority. We also do clinicals in Montgomery, Birmingham and Columbus, GA.

What does the Admission committee look for when they admit students?
We look at overall GPA, grades in the science courses that are required for nursing, number of hours taken at Auburn, and we give preference to students who have volunteer or woek experience in a health related field.

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