Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the admission standards for freshmen? Transfers?
  
  
• Who should apply?
  
  
• When and how may I apply?
  
  
• How will Auburn make the admission decision?
  
  
• When will I receive notification of my admission decision?
  
  
• Is there an advantage for freshmen to apply early?
  
  
• When are the application, scholarship, and deposit deadlines?
  
  
• What is the average GPA and test scores of entering freshmen?
  
  
• What if I have been home-schooled?
  
  
• What about orientation? When is it? Where can I register for classes?
  
  

• Reflects the University's mission as the state's leading research university;
• Represents the unique strengths and characteristics of the students from across the state; and
• Incorporates the Enrollment Guidelines established by the Board of Trustees.

In order to meet these goals, the Office of Undergraduate Admissions will consider the Grade point average and ACT/SAT score.

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Who should apply?

We encourage any student interested in attending Auburn to complete the application process. We expect our students to be adequately prepared to succeed academically at Auburn as evidenced by their admissions test scores, high-school grades, and educational preparation. All interested students will be considered on an individual basis.

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When and how may I apply?

Freshmen- Fall, Spring and Summer 2010
August 1- Application available on-line at www.auburn.edu/apply
Completed application includes:

• Completed on-line application
• Completed Activities and Interests form
• Official High School Transcript
• Official ACT or SAT test score including writing scores from at least one test date
• Application fee of $40.00

Transfer Students- Fall, Spring and Summer 2010
June 1- Application available on-line at www.auburn.edu/apply
Completed application includes:

• Completed on-line application
• Completed Activities and Interest form
• Official transcript from each college or university previously attended

*If you have completed less than 30 semester hours/48 quarter hours, the following are required in addition to the items listed above for transfer students:

• Official high school transcript
• Official ACT or SAT test score with writing included on at least one test

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How will Auburn make the admission decision?

• 4 years English
• 3 years social studies
• 3 years math including Algebra I and II, and either Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, or Analysis
• 2 years science including Biology and Physical Sciences with Laboratory Component

*In addition to an evaluation of core classes, Auburn will consider high school grade point average (GPA), highest composite ACT or SAT scores (writing score from at least one test date), essay questions and information provided in the activities and interest form.

Each transfer applicant who has completed 30 semester hours/48 quarter hours, must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative transfer GPA. These hours must include three semester hours/five quarter hours in each of the following:

• English (college level or literature)
• History
• Mathematics (preferably pre-calculus)
• Natural Science with a laboratory

Each transfer applicant who has less than 30 semester hours/48 quarter hours, must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative transfer GPA on course work completed (if any at this point of application) and meet the requirements to be accepted as a freshman.

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When will I receive notification of my admission decision?

Decisions for the 2010 freshman class will be processed based on the following calendar:

October 15 (all materials received by October 1)
Early Action- Acceptances made during Early Action will be based solely on academic criteria (i.e. GPA and test score). This is not a binding decision. This is strictly an early action by Auburn University. The accepted student has until May 1 to confirm their decision with a $200.00 non-refundable tuition deposit. Decisions made based on early action criteria will continue on a weekly basis.

November 15, December 15, February 15- (all materials received by November 1, December 1, February 1) Regular Decision- Decisions will be based on a more holistic approach. In addition to the academic criteria, decisions will be based on a number of factors including answers to essay questions and activities information. Students will be notified during one of these rounds.

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Is there an advantage for freshmen to apply early?

No, as long as all application materials are in by the priority application deadline of February 1, 2010, your application will have the same review as those received in the fall.

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When are the application, scholarship, and deposit deadlines?

Freshmen and Transfer- Spring Term
November 1- Application priority filing date for all students applying for spring term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed admission application, application fee, and required documents.

Freshmen-Summer and Fall Term
February 1- Applications priority filing date for all freshman students applying for summer and fall terms. This is the priority date for submitting the completed freshman admission application, applications fee, and required documents.

Transfer-Summer Term
May 1- Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for summer and fall terms. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application, application fee, and required documents.

Transfer-Fall Term
June 1- Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for summer and fall terms. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application, application fee, and required documents.

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What is the average GPA and test scores of entering freshmen?

The middle 50% profile for the 2008 Freshmen Class:

• ACT- 23-28
• SAT- 1050-1280
• GPA 3.4 to 3.8

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