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• What are the admission standards for freshmen? Transfers?
  
  
• Who should apply?
  
  
• When and how may I apply?
  
  
• What is the difference between joint enrollment/dual enrollment versus early admission?
  
  
• Will I be considered for freshman scholarships if I am a dual enrolled or early admission student?
  
  
• 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?
  
  

What are the admission standards for freshmen?

Auburn University is seeking to admit a freshman class that:

• 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
August 1- Application available on-line at www.auburn.edu/apply

Freshman Deadlines

• Application Deadline
  • Summer/Fall ‒ February 1
  • Spring ‒ October 1
• Deposit Deadline
  • Summer/Fall ‒ May 1
  • Spring ‒ November 1
  • Spring Priority Registration Deadline ‒ September 22

Completed application includes:

• Completed on-line application
• Official High School Transcript
• Official ACT or SAT test score including writing scores from at least one test date
  
  ** Effective for students planning to enroll Summer or Fall 2012, official test scores must be sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency. We will no longer accept test scores posted on high school transcripts.
• Application fee of $50.00

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

Transfer Student Deadlines

• Application Deadline
  • Summer ‒ May 1
  • Fall ‒ June 1
  • Spring ‒ October 1
• Deposit Deadline
  • Summer ‒ one week prior to start of classes
  • Fall ‒ July 1
  • Summer/Fall Priority Registration Deadline ‒ February 1
  • Spring Priority Registration Deadline ‒ September 22

Completed application includes:

• Completed on-line application
• Official transcript from each college or university previously attended
• Application fee of $50.00

*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
  
  ** Effective for students planning to enroll Summer or Fall 2012, official test scores must be sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency. We will no longer accept test scores posted on high school transcripts.

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What is the difference between joint enrollment/dual enrollment versus early admission?

JE – Joint Enrolled

Joint enrolled students are new first time freshmen who enroll in college level course work while still enrolled in and attending high school. This may include students who complete their graduation requirements during or prior to their senior year (typically mid senior year) but will not graduate and receive their diploma until the end of the senior year with their graduating class. If attending Auburn University as a joint enrolled student, the student must also submit a regular freshman admission application following completion of their junior year of high school, in addition to the joint enrollment admission application.

EA – Early Admission

Early admission students are new first time freshmen who complete their graduation requirements during or prior to their senior year (typically mid senior year) and are no longer enrolled in or attending high school, thus graduating and receiving the high school diploma. Their admission application is the sole admission application submitted to AU. Early admission students must enroll at Auburn University.

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Will I be considered for freshman scholarships if I am a dual enrolled or early admission student?

As a dual enrollment student you will be considered for freshman scholarships as long as the college level course work is completed prior to high school graduation (receiving your high school diploma). You must submit the regular freshman admission application at the end of your junior year, prior to the December 1 priority scholarship deadline, even if your dual enrollment course work was completed at Auburn University.

Once you are accepted to Auburn University as an early admission student you will be considered for freshman scholarships awarded the fall semester following their early admission enrollment.

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How will Auburn make the admission decision?

Each freshman applicant must complete the following core curriculum requirements by the end of the high school senior year:

• 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), and answers to essay questions.

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 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 confirmation 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. The accepted student has until May 1 to confirm their decision with a $200.00 non-refundable confirmation deposit.

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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, 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
October 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.

November 1- Deposit deadline for all accepted students for the spring term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. This $200.00 confirmation deposit is non-refundable.

Freshmen-Summer and Fall Term
December 1- Scholarship priority deadline for all freshman students apply for summer and fall terms. This is the priority date for submitting the completed freshman admission application, applications fee, and required documents.

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.

May 1- Deposit deadline for all accepted freshman students for the summer and fall terms to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. This $200.00 confirmation deposit is non-refundable.

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.

July 1- Deposit deadline for all accepted transfer students for the fall term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. This $200.00 confirmation deposit is non-refundable.

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

The middle 50% profile for the 2010 Freshmen Class:

• ACT- 24-30
• SAT- 1100-1320
• GPA 3.79

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What if I have been home-schooled?

Applicants who complete their high school education through a home school program, must meet all regular AU admissions standards. This includes the completion of the core courses required for all freshmen students who enter AU. Particularly, science courses must have a documented lab component.

Each home school applicant will be given an individual review by the appropriate advisor. Home school applicants are asked to complete no more and no less than any other applicant.

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What about orientation? When is it? Where can I get registered for classes?

All admitted freshmen are mailed Camp War Eagle orientation registration materials in March. Transfer students are sent SOS information upon receipt of their $200 confirmation deposit. For more information, contact The Freshman Year Experience and Students in Transition office at (334) 844-4501.

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Last Updated: Oct. 11, 2011