FAQs
- 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?
- Once I'm admitted to Auburn Universtiy, am I accepted into the Nursing program?
- When can you apply to the nursing program?
- What does the Admission committe look for when they admit students?
- What can I do to improve my chances of admission?
- What do I do if I do not get accepted into the AUSON?
- Where do you do your clinicals?
- What is it like to be in Nursing School? How hard is it?
When does the nursing
professional program begin?
We admit students every fall and spring semsters.
I am a transfer student. How do I
know if the classes I have taken will transfer to Auburn?
Transfer students who would like an evaluation of their previous credit
can complete the AUSON information sheet and request an evaluation. Students
requesting evaluations must send unofficial copies of their transcripts
to our office in addition to completing the information form.
Click here to open the AUSON Transcript
Evaluation Form and enter your information. After entering your information
print the form, attach the copies of your transcripts and return via postal
service to the address listed on the Evaluation form.
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.
Once I'm admitted to Auburn University, am I accepted into the
Nursing program?
No, Nursing has a separate admission process with a higher academic standard
than the general university requirements. The upper division (Nursing
portion) of the program, which comprises the junior and senior years,
begins twice a year in the fall semester and the spring semester. The
upper division takes two years to complete (5 semesters). Admission is
competitive based on GPA and an interview.
When can you apply to the nursing
program?
We take applications twice a year. Nursing applications are available
on our website in late Dec. and late March each year. You are eligible
to apply when you meet the following criteria:
- Applicants must be accepted or readmitted to Auburn University in order to be eligible to complete Nursing application.
- Applicants must earn a minimum GPA of a 2.5 on all college work attempted. Preference will be given to those with higher GPA’s. Admission decisions will be made on non-adjusted GPA’s.
- Applicants must have successfully completed at least 3 of the following
science pre-requisite courses to be eligible to apply.
- Biology 1020,1021: Principles of Biology with Lab
- Chemistry 1030,1031: Fundamentals of Chemistry I with Lab
- Biology 3200: Microbiology with Lab
- Biology 2500: Anatomy and Physiology I with Lab
- Biology 2510: Anatomy and Physiology II with Lab
- Applicants must complete all PNUR Pre-requisites and NURS 2020 prior
to admission to the
upper division program. - Applicants must complete science courses within the last 5 years.
What does the Admission committee look for when they admit students?
We look at overall GPA, nursing prerequisite GPA, interview, preference
is given to Auburn students and to applicants who have work or volunteer
experience in a health related field.
What can I do to improve my chances of admission?
Concentrate on the courses in which you are currently enrolled. If possible,
take as many of your prerequisite classes at Auburn. An important element
in being prepared for the interview is to get experience in healthcare.
Volunteer, shadow nurses and research the nursing profession.
What do I do if I do not get accepted into the AUSON?
There are many options. You can apply to other nursing programs at the
same time. You can apply again at Auburn during a future admissions cycle.
You can continue to take courses, possibly taking some courses over in
an effort to improve your GPA. You could begin taking courses toward a
minor. You could change your major.
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 is it like to be in Nursing School? How hard is it?
During the lower division program, students attend class only about half
the number of hours per week that were required in high school - if they
are full-time students. However, the outside of class study and preparation
time increases!
Prenursing course work has a strong concentration in the lab sciences,
and lower division classes may be taken during the day or evenings. You
may enter the university any semester to begin the prenursing curriculum.
Lower division course work may be completed in two years of full-time
study, but you may attend part time if preferred.
Upper division is much more intense. The amount of time required for class and clinical is 30-40 hours per week, most often during the day. Typically classes are two days/week, clinical time two to three days per week.
Anticipate a great deal of outside study/preparation time also. Time
management skills are essential in this portion of the program, as well
as reading skills. It is highly recommended not to have a heavy work commitment
during this portion of the program, so that you may devote the necessary
time and attention to your nursing studies.
Last Updated: Jan. 12, 2011
