Appeal Your Admission Decision

Admission to Auburn University is competitive, and the competitiveness each year depends on the number of applications received, the academic qualifications of the applicants, our evaluation of each applicant's credentials and the number of space available. The admissions process is competitive and academically selective, so all applicants cannot be granted admission. The review process includes comprehensive admissions review and each applicant is given personal consideration. No single criterion guarantees admission to the university and our comprehensive review is based on several factors. The strongest consideration in the decision is given to student's academic preparation. 

Disagreement with an admissions decision, alone, is not a valid reason for an appeal. Applicants with new and compelling information that were denied undergraduate admission to Auburn University may submit an appeal.

Appeals are reviewed by the Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee, a decision-making committee for undergraduate applicants denied admission to the university. The Committee is appointed by and responsible to the Vice President for Enrollment for a three-year appointment.

The Undergraduate Admissions Appeal Committee meets each semester to establish deadlines for appeals and reviews appeals that include a letter from the applicant explaining the reasons for the appeal, updated high school and/or college dual enrollment transcript(s). All decisions rendered by the committee are final.

Freshman Admission Appeals

In early March the Freshman Summer/Fall 2025 Appeals Form will open. All Freshman appeals must be submitted through the Freshman Appeal Form. Only students denied for the Summer/Fall 2025 qualify for an admissions appeal. If you were admitted for another term, you cannot appeal that decision.

Transfer Appeals

For Transfer Admission Appeals please fill out the Transfer Appeal Form and upload all the required documents by the appropriate deadlines listed below. 

  • Spring 2025— Complete Appeals Packet Received by November 15
  • Summer 2025— Complete Appeals Packet Received by April 1
  • Fall 2025— Complete Appeals Packet Received by July 1

If you do not upload a copy of each required document corresponding with your appeal reason, your appeal will not be reviewed. If you are having difficulty, please contact your admissions advisor.  Decisions are final.

Appeal Reason

Improved Academic Performance—One or more of your grades has changed, resulting in an increased core GPA and/or improved SAT/ACT score.

Required Supporting Documents

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial high school transcript

Trnasfer Requirements

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial college transcript(s)

Optional Supporting Documents

  • Updated SAT/ACT test score report

  • College dual enrollment transcript(s)

Appeal Reason

Learning Differences—Refers to a number of disorders which may affect the acquisition, organization, retention, understanding or use of verbal or nonverbal information.

Required Supporting Documents

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial high school transcript

Trnasfer Requirements

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial college transcript(s)

Optional Supporting Documents

  • Updated SAT/ACT test score report

  • College dual enrollment transcript(s)

  • Additional documentation you would like considered

     

Appeal Reason

Medical—A medical condition/illness/surgery that negatively impacted your grade(s).

Required Supporting Documents

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial high school transcript

Trnasfer Requirements

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial college transcript(s)

Optional Supporting Documents

  • Updated SAT/ACT test score report

  • College dual enrollment transcript(s)

  • Additional documentation you would like considered

Appeal Reason

Other Life Circumstances—A life event that negatively impacted your grades.

Required Supporting Documents

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial high school transcript

Trnasfer Requirements

  • Appeal letter written by the student

  • Unofficial college transcript(s)

Optional Supporting Documents

  • Updated SAT/ACT test score report

  • College dual enrollment transcript(s)

Information we will NOT consider:

  • Appeal letter written by anyone other than the student
  • Academic and non-academic letters of support/recommendation
  • ACT/SAT scores received after March 21, 2024
  • An in-person interview
  • An increase in extracurricular and/or non-school-related activities

You must submit the correct appeal form and upload all required documents by the appropriate deadlines. If you do not upload a copy of each required document corresponding with your appeal reason, your appeal will not be reviewed. If you are having difficulty, please contact your admissions advisor. Decisions are final.

Last updated: 10/11/2024