General SOS Questions

Do I have to attend SOS?

Yes. All transfer students and returning adult students must attend SOS.

What if I am starting AU in the Spring?

If you are beginning Auburn University in the spring, please read the following. You should attempt to complete the following things by September 15.

1. Submit an application for admission along with the $25.00 application fee.
    
2. Provide two copies of each transcript from each college attended to the Auburn University Office of Admissions and Records, Mary Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849.
    
3. Pay the $200.00 tuition deposit.  The tuition deposit is refundable through November 1, 2007, unless you sign up to attend SOS.  All SOS fees are non-refundable.  The tuition deposit will be applied to your first semester tuition charges AFTER you have registered or have been pre-registered for classes.  The tuition deposit is not for University Housing.
    
4. Complete the Auburn University Transfer Plan of Study, which is available on-line at www.auburn.edu/transfer.  This form must be submitted along with the $200.00 tuition deposit before your place in the entering class is secured.  This form must also be submitted to the Auburn University Office of Admissions and Records.  Even if you do not meet the September 15 deadline to be pre-registered for classes, you must still submit your Transfer Plan of Study.
    
5. Register to attend SOS.  You may not register for SOS until the deposit and Transfer Plan of Study are on file with the Office of Admissions and Records.

 SOS fees are nonrefundable!

What if I am starting AU in the Summer or Fall?

If you are beginning Auburn University in the summer or fall, please read the following.  You should attempt to complete the following things by February 1.

1. Submit an application for admission along with the $25.00 application fee.
    
2. Provide two copies of each transcript from each college attended to the Auburn University Office of Admissions and Records, Mary Martin Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849.
    
3. Pay the $200.00 tuition deposit.  The tuition deposit is non-refundable.   The tuition deposit will be applied to your first semester tuition charges AFTER you have registered or have been pre-registered for classes.  For students attending SOS in August, charges incurred prior to registration (like SOS orientation fees) will be billed separately and should be paid accordingly.  The tuition deposit is not for University Housing.
    
4. Complete the Auburn University Transfer Plan of Study, which is available on-line at www.auburn.edu/transfer. This form must be submitted along with the $200.00 tuition deposit before your place in the entering class is secured.  This form must also be submitted to the Auburn University Office of Admissions and Records.  Even if you do not meet the February 1 deadline to be pre-registered for classes, you must still submit your Transfer Plan of Study.
    
5. Register to attend SOS.  You may not register for SOS until the deposit and Transfer Plan of Study are on file with the Office of Admissions and Records.

SOS fees are nonrefundable!

I can get pre-registered for 12 hours before having attended SOS!? That's Great! How?

You must submit your application, $200 tuition deposit, all transcripts, and the Transfer Plan of Study prior to the deadline. Deadline for spring admits is September 15. Deadline for summer and/or fall admits is February 1. Even if you are pre-registered, attendance at SOS is still required. At SOS you will be given the information which will allow you to change your schedule as you wish. Pre-registered classes are assigned based on your transcript(s) and Transfer Plan of Study. Any changes in major after you have been pre-registered could result in loss of pre-registered classes.

Will I register for classes at SOS?

Depending on which session of SOS you choose to attend, you may or may not register for classes. If you attend SOS before your class (Senior, junior, etc) registers, you will be given the information to allow you to register from home. Otherwise you will register for classes at SOS. Please consult the Auburn University Schedule for registration dates.

How do I register for SOS?

Registration for SOS is done online at www.auburn.edu/sos2008. If you have any questions, please call our office at (334) 844-4501, and we will accept your registration over the phone.

How much does SOS cost?

The cost for attending SOS is $75 and is placed on the student's Bursar Bill. This fee includes breakfast, program materials, lunch, and a t-shirt. Parents and guests may attend SOS for a cost of $50 per person. This fee includes breakfast, program materials, and lunch.

What do parents and guests do at SOS?

There is a special program for parents and guests of new students that runs concurrently to the student program. This program teaches parents and guests about university programs including food services, housing, campus safety, financial aid and other programs. It also provides parents and guests with an opportunity to ask any questions they may have.

What should I bring to SOS?

There are several items that should be brought on the day of SOS:

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (parents, guests, and students). 
• Bring an umbrella or rain jacket.
• Bring a backpack to put all of your program materials in.  You'll carry these items around for the duration of the program.  A backpack, messenger bag, etc. would prevent you from having to carry them by hand.
• Bring your driver's license or other form of picture ID in order to have your student ID made.

What are the dates for SOS?

The dates of SOS can be found here.  

Where do I park on the day of SOS?

All new students attending SOS receive a guest parking pass in their confirmation packet. This pass entitles them to park in any legal C-Zone parking place on campus only. However, a shuttle service is provided from the Max Morris Drill Field C-Zone parking lot (Next to AU Credit Union on Magnolia Ave.) The use of this service is highly recommended. Directions to this parking lot can be found here. (This map requires the use of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Click below to download.)