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Auburn University 2021-22 Supplemental Essay Prompt Guide

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Auburn University 2021-22 Application Essay Question Explanations

Auburn University dropped its supplemental essay requirements for the 2021-22 admissions season. Lucky you! If you’re interested in seeing prompts from last year, read on below.

Auburn University 2020-21 Application Essay Question Explanations

Requirements: 4 essays of 100 words each Supplemental Essay Type(s): Short Answer , Community , Activity

Auburn University asks applicants to respond to four wordy prompts in 100 words each. In order to stand out, you’ll need to write succinct, brief responses that pack a punch!

Auburn University has a strong institutional mission of service and community. Briefly describe a group, organization, or community that you have been involved with. How long have you been involved with this community? What was your role? Did you seek assistance or additional information to expand your understanding of and ability to contribute to this community? (100 words)

Due to the very limited word count, we recommend you get strategic about how you want to answer this prompt. Try to answer the core of the questions throughout your response, rather than simply listing off facts. Admissions has likely already reviewed your activity list, so take this opportunity to give them insight into your community service experience that they wouldn’t otherwise be able to glean from your application. Maybe you want to focus on the relationship you developed with one of the kids you tutor or the art of holding water cups at just the right height for 5k runners to grab as they speed past on a charity run. Don’t hesitate to get creative with your approach. It’s always easier to cut down your response than to add more.

Briefly describe a situation where you or someone else was not being treated fairly. What did you do at the time and why? Would you do anything differently if that same situation occurred today? Has this event impacted or changed who you are now and if so, how? (100 words)

The admissions department at Auburn University wants to accept students who aren’t afraid to stand up for what they believe in or challenge the status quo, but you don’t have to be a protest organizer to impress admissions here. It can be just as bold to address internalized biases with your parents or to request discrimination training for teachers at your school after an insensitive remark in class. Ultimately, the key to writing an excellent response to this prompt is in the details. Don’t just tell admissions about something bold or brave you’ve done recently; tell them why you did it and maybe even share how you would like to continue to challenge the status quo in the future. Finally, don’t forget to reflect on how the event in question changed who you are. Admissions loves them some self-reflection!

Describe a strong interest or passion of yours. How long have you had this passion, and why does it interest you? What have you learned about yourself through your involvement in this activity; how will this knowledge benefit you as a student at Auburn? Did you have a mentor, support person, or someone who encouraged your interest in this area, and if so, how? Cite a specific goal you achieved and how you achieved it. (100 words)

What would your life be mundane without? Elaborate on an activity or passion you are super excited about or is unusual for someone your age. Your response should reflect your priorities and how you process the world around you, as well as answer all aspects of the prompt at hand. Do you go to Civil War reenactments on the weekends that fuel your love for history and battle trivia? Did these weekend adventures also reveal your interest in performance? Do you take care of stray pets that, one day, you hope to save through veterinary work? What is it about animals that makes you want to dedicate your life to saving and healing them? Did you inherit your animal love from your dad who used to work as a farmhand? Use your experiences to tell admissions something about you they wouldn’t already know. What gives your life meaning? Why do you wake up in the morning? What are you working toward?

Describe an example of a situation where you were given a directive or decision that you disagreed with. What was your role in this situation; were you in a leadership role, a position where others looked up to you, or a contributing member of this group? How did you communicate with others about this decision? What was the outcome? Would you do anything differently? (100 words)

Engaging others in meaningful conversations about issues that are important to you can be incredibly intimidating, and the Auburn University admissions committee knows this. Nevertheless, we have all experienced standing up for what we believe in some capacity, so comb through your memory to identify a time when you had an uncomfortable conversation with coworkers, family members, or even your best friend. Maybe your boss told you to lie by omission to a customer. Did you voice your discomfort? Were you able to clearly communicate your perspective? Perhaps your camp counselor advised you to do something that you just didn’t feel was right. How did you broach the subject and what was the outcome of your conversation? You don’t need to have changed company policies or even someone’s mind to impress admissions here. You just need to show that you’re not afraid to speak up about important issues and engage with those who may have different opinions than you. College will present you with a plethora of opportunities to meet and interact with people who live by different moral codes. Show Auburn that you’re game to learn, listen, share, and grow.

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Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama and touts a total of 22,658 undergraduate students with a 19:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Although the university began as an all-male private liberal arts institution, it is now represented equally by men and women, and international students from 91 countries. It is ranked by USNews and World Report as #103 in National Universities, and #46 in National Public Universities. The acceptance rate 78%.

Auburn University Application Essay Prompts

The questions posed on the Auburn application are limited to 2000 characters, which should clock in at around 300 words, depending on the writing style. Although this may seem like a hefty amount at first, this limit is actually quite difficult to achieve when describing yourself as a viable candidate for admission. Being concise is crucial in college applications such as this one, as you are trying to simultaneously convey your personality to an admissions officer, gain their trust as a responsible student, and depict yourself as a forward-thinking go-getter.

Describe extracurricular activities, including leadership positions, in which you have participated.

This question seems to ask for a list, but as the application itself already asks for a resume, one should be careful when approaching it. Rather than list out every single extracurricular activity you have participated in, you should hone in on perhaps two or three that you have the most passion for, and in which you have spent the most time in. That way, your descriptions will be more informative than those given on your attached resume, helping to bring more depth to your character.

Doing so also gives the admissions readers a more holistic idea about what your typical week looks like and creates a realistic persona of who you are, rather than just a list of things that you do or did. It is advisable that you include activities in which you held leadership positions (noted in the prompt) to present yourself as a responsible student who is up for tasks not necessarily associated with school or participation.

For example, if involvement in Girl Scouts was a large part of your time, your response could resemble this:

• When I joined my local Girl Scout troop in fourth grade, I found a different, refreshing outlet to explore and articulate my opinions. I progressed through the levels and received numerous badges and pins for my work. However, during my freshman year, a new program called the Girl Advisory Bureau was launched, and I applied to represent Girl Scouts throughout the Greater Los Angeles region. While representing the organization, I was given the opportunity to share one of my most personal stories regarding mental health. In front of a hundred adults, I divulged for the first time my battle with depression and which steps I took to work on not only my personal health but also raising awareness about such a sensitive yet crucial topic to the public. Through Girl Scouts, I fostered a sense of bravery as well as service in myself and utilized such skills to push for mental health awareness in my community as well as personal growth by opening up about my experiences. As a Girl Scout, I have expressed my opinions, worked with others, and further developed my confidence, courage, and character to speak my mind.

Make sure to address some sort of growth within this experience, and how you continue to learn and discover yourself through these sorts of activities. It is important to note that as you discuss these extracurriculars, you should phrase the response in a way that demonstrates that these activities were beneficial to your growth but that YOU were the one to ultimately drive your growth and understanding of the world and/or yourself.

Describe your employment experiences, including positions held, job responsibilities, and dates of employment.

This question should be approached in a similar fashion as the one above, except using employment experiences. If you have had employment experiences, this is a place in which you can not only divulge the dates of employment and job tasks, but also how you fit into the company and what you did to extend your reach past just your responsibilities. Express that you earned many new (or unexpected) skills associated with the job, and how that can apply to your future either professionally or personally.

For example, if you were a cashier at a clothing store:

• When I worked at Forever 21 over the summer after my junior year, I had no idea that I would learn so much about the nuance of fashion marketing. As a sales representative, an exceptional amount of meticulousness and attention to detail were required to keep operations running smoothly. Floor sets were switched out almost once every two weeks, which involved working midnight shifts. Further, I employed methodical and calculated approaches to each table and mannequin, and collaborated with the sales team to design the most approachable looks for the products. Everything was done so that the customer would resonate with the aesthetics while never glimpsing the chaos behind the scenes of revamping a two-story clothing store. I was baffled by how at Forever 21, and in any business, employees actively promote and create the company brand.

Describe your reasons for selecting Auburn University and why you believe you will be successful at Auburn.

This is another question through which the admissions officers at Auburn want to gauge your interest. You can approach it similarly to other “Why us?” essays, so feel free to check out CollegeVine’s “Why Us” essay guide . Essentially, Auburn wants to understand how you would contribute to the university if accepted, as well as how much you care about being a part of the community. You could write about not only how their motto and/or values align with yours, but how the surrounding college town (as well as the student body) are a great fit for you.

Here is a brief example that highlights a specific opportunity at Auburn and ties it to a personal interest:

• The feeling of being in the air is liberating to me. Whenever I am off the ground, my mind recalibrates, and I become a more patient and level-headed person. Auburn’s Aviation Program provides an opportunity for me to pursue and deepen my somewhat unorthodox interest that I otherwise would never had considered beforehand. As a history buff, I value the military affiliation that Auburn promotes, as its aviation program first took off during World War II and has maintained its strong connection to air force methods. In addition, I am ecstatic at the possibility to start flying during fall semesters, which allows for a head start that most other programs do not offer.

Provide other information about yourself that you would like considered in your application review, including any special circumstances which may have adversely affected your high school performance.

This is the place to let admissions officers know about any extenuating circumstances. Perhaps your grades took a dip one semester because you were ill for an extended amount of time. Perhaps you were experiencing some family issues that took away from your extracurricular activities. Perhaps you were financially unable to attend a certain internship or program. However, approach this section with caution — it is not a place to look for sympathy or pity. This is simply a place to lay out all of your circumstances. If you have nothing significant to report, it is perfectly acceptable to leave this section blank.

If you do respond, your explanations should be concise and emotions should not be depicted in detail. Simply explaining what was happening at the time and how it affected your performance will suffice. If there were no extenuating circumstances you experienced, feel free to either leave this section blank or write that there were none during your high school experience. You don’t need to respond in an essay or narrative style; simply summarize and be comprehensive.

What are your goals after college, and how do you think that your selected major at Auburn will help achieve those goals?

Essentially, Auburn University and its admissions officers want to know whether you have a goal that you are working towards, and how much thought you put into your future at the university. This is your opportunity to show your extensive research into Auburn’s majors and how your studies will apply to your future life, as well as why you think that major is unique from other majors offered at various colleges. Even if you want to study something that many other colleges and universities offer, you must explain in this section why you think that major program is the best fit for you. In your response, you must identify your goal and align it with specific opportunities at Auburn.

For example, if you were particularly interested in conducting research at Auburn, the university offers a fellowship program that is incredibly unique if you are in the College of Science and Mathematics. This fellowship program allows students to conduct part of their research off-campus and helps connect you to local mentors in case you want to extend your research into the summer and do not want to or are unable to stay on campus. This incredible opportunity is also equipped with funding!

Here’s an example:

• My curious mind always wants to dig deeper for the truth, which I believe makes me suited for research. I am particularly interested in conducting biomedical research while studying biological sciences for a pre-medical track to not only continually learn about the nature of our bodies but also to extend that knowledge to help improve people’s lives, and Auburn is the perfect place for me to pursue that dream. I would flourish under the research fellowships available through the College of Science and Mathematics, as they provide guidelines on how to find mentors and raise funding creatively. At the same time, these fellowships still afford a great amount of leeway and freedom to express my creativity in attempting to understand the topic of my choice. Auburn fosters a research experience that is not only a learning process, but is also supportive of self-development and guiding projects based on each person’s interest — this is incredibly appealing and is the best place for me as I love exploring my passions and would experience a rapid learning curve and personal growth in developing my own research project with proper funding, rather than working directly under a professional researcher in a structured, straightforward environment.

The Bottom Line

Be creative, expressive, confident, and authentic! Don’t be afraid to challenge perceptions and explain your ideas.

Best of luck, and happy writing!

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School of Communication & Journalism Admission Procedures

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Communication, Journalism, Media Studies and Public Relations are application majors. Students are considered pre-majors until accepted into one of the four programs. Students are admitted to the major on a space-available basis in October, December, February, May and early August. The application deadline is posted each semester in the School of Communication and Journalism and on the School's website. Space is carefully determined based on our national accreditation standards and School resources and faculty.

Upcoming Application Deadlines:

• Wednesday, February 14, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (central time)
• Wednesday, May 8, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (central time)
• Wednesday, August 7, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (central time)
• Wednesday, October 9, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (central time)
• Wednesday, December 18, 2024 by 11:59 p.m. (central time)

Meeting the criteria below means only that a student is eligible to complete an application. Admission is not guaranteed. Admission to majors in the School of Communication and Journalism is selective, limited and highly competitive.

ADMISSION CRITERIA

Students must comply with these requirements to be admitted to any of the four majors in the School of Communication and Journalism.

Communication (COMM) students must apply for admission to the COMM major. Before applying, students must:

• Complete COMM 1000 with a C or better.
• Complete CMJN 2100 with a C or better.
• Successfully complete 30 hours of degree-applicable course credits (including transfer, AP and proficiency credits) and be a student in good standing at the time of the application.
• In a well written, 300-word essay discuss: 1) What interests you about human communication; 2) What you would like to learn more about; and 3) What specific Communication courses would help you achieve your educational and career goals. Please be specific in your response and provide examples (i.e., list specific skills, name specific classes).
• Students who transfer to Auburn University may apply to the COMM major but must complete at least one semester at Auburn University before admission.

Journalism (JRNL) or Sports Production (JRSP) students must apply for admission to the JRNL or JRSP major. Before applying, students must:

• Complete the fundamentals class. If the student applies prior to Fall 2023, the student must complete JRNL 1AA0 or JRNL 1100 with a “C” or better If the student applies Fall 2023 or later, the student must complete JRNL 1000 with a “C” or better.
• Complete JRNL 2210 with a “C” or better.
• In a well written, 300-word essay, free of spelling and grammar errors, explain how the Journalism program fits with your academic and professional goals.
• Students who transfer to Auburn University may apply to the JRNL major but must complete one semester at Auburn University before applying for admission.

FILM or Media Studies (MDIA) students must apply for admission to the FILM or MDIA major. Before applying, students must: 

• Complete MDIA 2350 with a C or better.
• In a well written 300-word essay, choose any example of a popular film, TV show, popular song, etc., that you find interesting and explain why you find it significant. Next, in 3-5 sentences, tell us what you hope to learn in the Film and Media Studies program and how the program fits with your academic and professional goals. Please be specific in your response and provide examples when answering each question.
• Students who transfer to Auburn University may apply to the FILM and MDIA major but must complete at least one semester at Auburn University before admission.

Public Relations (PRCM) students must apply for admission to the PRCM major. Before applying, students must: 

• Students must complete their foundations class. Students enrolled at Auburn prior to Fall 2023 must complete JRNL 1AA0 or JRNL 1100 with a “C” or better, or PRCM 1000 with a “C” or better. Students who began Auburn Fall 2023 or later must complete PRCM 1000 with a “C” or better. 
• Complete PRCM 2400 with a “C” or better.
• In a well written, 300-word essay, explain how you expect to contribute to the field of public relations and your specific career goals.
• Students who transfer to Auburn University may apply to the PRCM major but must complete at least one semester at Auburn University before admission.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHERE DO I SUBMIT MY APPLICATION?

Click here to apply. 

WILL I AUTOMATICALLY BE SELECTED AS A MAJOR IF I MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND TAKE THE REQUIRED COURSES?

Completing the required courses and meeting the other requirements listed above means that a student is eligible to submit an application for acceptance into the major. No student is guaranteed admission into one of the School's four programs. Students are strongly encouraged not to wait until their junior or senior years to apply for admission. Pre-majors should apply for admission soon after completing the criteria listed above and taking 30 hours of AU core courses. Students who are not accepted into one of the School's four programs can meet with the School advisor for other curricular options.

WHAT DO I NEED TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE MAJOR?

• Attach a PDF of your unofficial transcript. You may access your transcript via AU Access and then save the transcript as a PDF. (Note: How to save the file as a PDF depends on whether you are using a PC or Mac and your Web browser. Please search Google on how to save a Webpage as a PDF if you are unsure how to do so.) 
• A 300-word essay that is specific to the major to which you are applying.
• A resume. This is optional, but encouraged.

IF I AM ACCEPTED INTO ONE OF THE FOUR PROGRAMS, HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE ME TO COMPLETE MY DEGREE?

All of the School's programs take a minimum of six semesters to complete. The coursework is sequential and many classes are taught only once per year. The number of available seats in skills-based and studio courses are limited to 15 to 18 students, per our national accreditation standards. On-campus or off-campus transfer students accepted into the program should anticipate that it will still take them six semesters to complete the program. Questions about the status of an application should be director to the appropriate associate director in COMM, JRNL/JRSP, FILM/MDIA or PRCM.

• Communication: Dr. Mike Milford,  [email protected] , (334) 844-8735
• Journalism/Sports Production: Dr. Justin Blankenship, [email protected] , (334) 844-3760
• Film/Media Studies: Dr. Ed Youngblood, [email protected] , (334) 844-0257
• Public Relations: Dr. Michail Vafeiadis, [email protected], (334) 844-2713

Questions about the application process, contact:

• Communication: School Advisor Christina James, [email protected] , (334) 844-2126
• Journalism or Sports Production: School Advisor Letitia Gulley-Smith, [email protected] , (334) 844-2126
• Public Relations: School Advisor Lori McLean, [email protected] , (334) 844-2126
• Film and Media Studies: School Advisor Letitia Gulley-Smith, [email protected] , (334) 844-2126

Writing Your Personal Statement

Writing a personal statement for graduate or professional school.

Writing a personal statement is an important part of your application to graduate school. It’s your first (and possibly only) chance to show the admissions committee who you are as a person beyond your transcript and test scores. Think of it as your professional autobiography where you tell a story about yourself to communicate to the committee why you would be a good addition to their academic community. Of course, it’s not an easy task to communicate who you are in an engaging, professional, and accurate way. Give yourself plenty of time to craft your statement!

Writing an Effective Personal Statement

Here are some important reflective questions you should ask yourself as you start the process. Take some time and write out your thoughts. Give yourself several pages—the more you write, the more you have to work with as you draft.

Here are some questions to help you get started:

What do you think is most important for the admissions committee to know about you? What’s distinctive, interesting, or unique about you and your experiences? When did you become interested in this field? What experiences or events have lead you to your this field of study? What special qualities or skills do you have that could help you be successful in their program? How did you develop those qualities or skills?

1. Know where you’re applying: Be sure you’ve done some research on the programs to which you’re applying and (when appropriate) tailor your statement to each program. Moreover, be sure you’re answering the appropriate question (or questions) asked—some schools (especially MBA programs) ask for multiple essays with specific prompts. 

2. Be engaging and be clear: Admissions Committees read many, many applications. Figure out what makes  you stand out! But also remember to respect the committee’s time and patience—you do not want to stand out in a negative way.

3. Be professional: Investigate your field. Talk to your professors and other professionals—learn what “professional” means in this context. You want to present yourself as ready to move beyond your undergraduate experience and enter into a new intellectual community.

Give yourself time for multiple drafts. Do  not  be the only person to read your statement. Get as many people to read it as possible. Proofread  very  carefully.

The consultants at the  Miller Writing Center  will be happy to help you at any stage in this process.

Do’s and Don’ts For Your Personal Statement

Tell a story. This will help you show your audience who you are, not just tell them.

Find an angle. If you have particular struggles in your life, obstacles you’ve overcome, or issues you’ve addressed, these events can help show your audience who you are and why you’d be a good addition to their program.

Be specific. Use tangible, specific details of your experience to communicate your story. Don’t rely on vague generalizations.

Concentrate on your opening paragraph. Your audience has many, many personal statements to read. Catch their attention early with an anecdote or “hook” that engages your reader while setting up your point about who you are.

Be sure you’re answering the question. This seems obvious, but be sure you’re clear about what you’re responding to—especially if you’re applying to multiple programs.

Tell what you know, not what you think people want to hear. You are representing yourself—be honest. It will come across best.

Give yourself time to reflect and write. Your story, your angle, your details, and your opening “hook” are unlikely to appear magically the first time you sit down to write. Give yourself time to think back on your experiences, draft out your ideas, and revise.

Get feedback from mentors and peers at every stage of the process. Talk to professors about what it means to be a member of your chosen academic community and about what in your experiences would be relevant to your statement. Have as many people as you can read your drafts and give you feedback. The Miller Writing Center will be very glad to help!

Use clichés. You may want to be doctors because you always wanted to help people, but you want to find a way communicate that idea in an honest and tangible way. Basically, avoid saying I’ve always wanted to be…. Do not start with quotes from other people, even famous ones, unless you can think of a particularly engaging way of doing so.

Be negative… …especially about your institution or other institutions. It can give your audience a general bad feeling—and worse, someone on the admissions committee may know who you are talking about.

Include everything that ever happened in your life. You have limited time and space. Be selective! And definitely do not rewrite your CV. Be sure you are telling a story that communicates who you are as a whole, not just listing your accomplishments.

Talk about high school.  You risk looking immature. Only include it if it is very relevant to the program you want to join. 

Talk about hot-button social/political issues  You risk alienating your audience. Of course, the story you want to tell may demand you do both these things—but be sure you have a very good reason to do so.

Go over the page or word limit .  Respect your audience’s time and energy. Do not overload them. 

Mispell werds or use grammer bad. You can lose your audience instantly. Do not risk it. 

Be the only person who reads your proposal besides the committee.  Try to have at least two other people read your statement. If one of them is a faculty member or professional in the field, that would be best, but anyone can give you useful feedback and help check for surface errors. The  Miller Writing Center  is there for you! 

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Auburn Requirements for Admission

What are Auburn's admission requirements? While there are a lot of pieces that go into a college application, you should focus on only a few critical things:

• GPA requirements
• Testing requirements, including SAT and ACT requirements
• Application requirements

In this guide we'll cover what you need to get into Auburn and build a strong application.

School location: Auburn, AL

This school is also known as: Auburn University

Admissions Rate: 43.7%

If you want to get in, the first thing to look at is the acceptance rate. This tells you how competitive the school is and how serious their requirements are.

The acceptance rate at Auburn is 43.7% . For every 100 applicants, 44 are admitted.

This means the school is moderately selective . The school expects you to meet their requirements for GPA and SAT/ACT scores, but they're more flexible than other schools. If you exceed their requirements, you have an excellent chance of getting in. But if you don't, you might be one of the unlucky minority that gets a rejection letter.

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Auburn GPA Requirements

Many schools specify a minimum GPA requirement, but this is often just the bare minimum to submit an application without immediately getting rejected.

The GPA requirement that really matters is the GPA you need for a real chance of getting in. For this, we look at the school's average GPA for its current students.

Average GPA: 4

The average GPA at Auburn is 4 .

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA.

With a GPA of 4, Auburn requires you to be at the top of your class . You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes - AP or IB courses - to show that college-level academics is a breeze.

If you're currently a junior or senior, your GPA is hard to change in time for college applications. If your GPA is at or below the school average of 4, you'll need a higher SAT or ACT score to compensate . This will help you compete effectively against other applicants who have higher GPAs than you.

SAT and ACT Requirements

Each school has different requirements for standardized testing. Only a few schools require the SAT or ACT, but many consider your scores if you choose to submit them.

Auburn hasn't explicitly named a policy on SAT/ACT requirements, but because it's published average SAT or ACT scores (we'll cover this next), it's likely test flexible. Typically, these schools say, "if you feel your SAT or ACT score represents you well as a student, submit them. Otherwise, don't."

Despite this policy, the truth is that most students still take the SAT or ACT, and most applicants to Auburn will submit their scores. If you don't submit scores, you'll have one fewer dimension to show that you're worthy of being admitted, compared to other students. We therefore recommend that you consider taking the SAT or ACT, and doing well.

Auburn SAT Requirements

Many schools say they have no SAT score cutoff, but the truth is that there is a hidden SAT requirement. This is based on the school's average score.

Average SAT: 1304

The average SAT score composite at Auburn is a 1304 on the 1600 SAT scale.

This score makes Auburn Moderately Competitive for SAT test scores.

Auburn SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

The 25th percentile SAT score is 1240, and the 75th percentile SAT score is 1370. In other words, a 1240 on the SAT places you below average, while a 1370 will move you up to above average .

Here's the breakdown of SAT scores by section:

SAT Score Choice Policy

The Score Choice policy at your school is an important part of your testing strategy.

Auburn has the Score Choice policy of "Highest Sitting."

This means that you can choose which SAT tests you want to send to the school. Of all the scores they receive, your application readers will consider the SAT score from your single highest test date (the sum of math, reading, and writing).

This is important for your testing strategy. Because you can choose which tests to send in, and Auburn only considers your highest score on a single test date, you can take the SAT as many times as you want, then submit your strongest score. Your application readers will only see that one score.

Therefore, if your SAT score is currently below a 1304, we strongly recommend that you consider prepping for the SAT and retaking it . You don't have much to lose, and you can potentially raise your score and significantly boost your chances of getting in.

Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and SAT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.

Auburn ACT Requirements

Just like for the SAT, Auburn likely doesn't have a hard ACT cutoff, but if you score too low, your application will get tossed in the trash.

Average ACT: 27

The average ACT score at Auburn is 27. This score makes Auburn Moderately Competitive for ACT scores.

The 25th percentile ACT score is 24, and the 75th percentile ACT score is 30.

Even though Auburn likely says they have no minimum ACT requirement, if you apply with a 24 or below, you'll have a very hard time getting in, unless you have something else very impressive in your application. There are so many applicants scoring 27 and above that a 24 will look academically weak.

ACT Score Sending Policy

If you're taking the ACT as opposed to the SAT, you have a huge advantage in how you send scores, and this dramatically affects your testing strategy.

Here it is: when you send ACT scores to colleges, you have absolute control over which tests you send. You could take 10 tests, and only send your highest one. This is unlike the SAT, where many schools require you to send all your tests ever taken.

This means that you have more chances than you think to improve your ACT score. To try to aim for the school's ACT requirement of 27 and above, you should try to take the ACT as many times as you can. When you have the final score that you're happy with, you can then send only that score to all your schools.

ACT Superscore Policy

By and large, most colleges do not superscore the ACT. (Superscore means that the school takes your best section scores from all the test dates you submit, and then combines them into the best possible composite score). Thus, most schools will just take your highest ACT score from a single sitting.

We weren't able to find the school's exact ACT policy, which most likely means that it does not Superscore. Regardless, you can choose your single best ACT score to send in to Auburn, so you should prep until you reach our recommended target ACT score of 27.

Download our free guide on the top 5 strategies you must be using to improve your score. This guide was written by Harvard graduates and ACT perfect scorers. If you apply the strategies in this guide, you'll study smarter and make huge score improvements.

SAT/ACT Writing Section Requirements

Currently, only the ACT has an optional essay section that all students can take. The SAT used to also have an optional Essay section, but since June 2021, this has been discontinued unless you are taking the test as part of school-day testing in a few states. Because of this, no school requires the SAT Essay or ACT Writing section, but some schools do recommend certain students submit their results if they have them.

Auburn considers the SAT Essay/ACT Writing section optional and may not include it as part of their admissions consideration. You don't need to worry too much about Writing for this school, but other schools you're applying to may require it.

Final Admissions Verdict

Because this school is moderately selective, strong academic performance will almost guarantee you admission . Scoring a 1370 SAT or a 30 ACT or above will nearly guarantee you admission. Because the school admits 43.7% of all applicants, being far above average raises the admission rate for you to nearly 100%.

If you can achieve a high SAT/ACT score, the rest of your application essentially doesn't matter. You still need to meet the rest of the application requirements, and your GPA shouldn't be too far off from the school average of 4. But you won't need dazzling extracurriculars and breathtaking letters of recommendation to get in. You can get in based on the merits of your score alone.

But if your score is a 1240 SAT or a 24 ACT and below, you have a good chance of being one of the unlucky few to be rejected.

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Application Requirements

Every school requires an application with the bare essentials - high school transcript and GPA, application form, and other core information. Many schools, as explained above, also require SAT and ACT scores, as well as letters of recommendation, application essays, and interviews. We'll cover the exact requirements of Auburn here.

Application Requirements Overview

• Common Application Not accepted
• Electronic Application Available
• Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
• Letters of Recommendation
• Interview Not required
• Application Fee $50
• Fee Waiver Available? Available
• Other Notes

Testing Requirements

• SAT or ACT Considered if submitted
• SAT Essay or ACT Writing Optional
• SAT Subject Tests
• Scores Due in Office February 1

Coursework Requirements

• Subject Required Years
• Foreign Language
• Social Studies 3

Deadlines and Early Admissions

• Offered? Deadline Notification
• Yes February 1 February 15
• Yes November 1 December 1

Admissions Office Information

• Address: 182 Auburn, AL 36849
• Phone: (334) 844-4000 x4000
• Fax: (334) 844-6436
• Email: [email protected]

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Auburn, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Auburn.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average SAT scores than Auburn. If you improve your SAT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Auburn, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Auburn, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Auburn is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

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Question about the questions on my application to Auburn.

I am trying to figure out what the ideal length should be for my responses on some of these questions. On some it is obvious I should write an essay, like the question that says, "Describe a significant experience, achievement, or failure in your life and its effect on you". However, on some it seems they may just want me to list my achievments.

Two I am confused on most are, "Describe extracurricular activities, including leadership positions, in which you have participated." and, "Provide other information about yourself that you would like considered in your application review."

I answered, 1.) "I have been able to participate in several extracurricular activities. Perhaps most significantly, I have participated in DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America), which is an organization that focusses on marketing and entrepreneurship. As a member of DECA I was able to travel to the Alabama state competition and received high marks. In the summer before my junior year, I attended the Auburn University Brain Imaging Visiting Fellowship. This week long experience exposed me to the latest technology and I learned a tremendous amount about psychology as well as the amazing resources at Auburn University. I was also a member of my high school’s psychology club. In 9th grade, I won a gold medal in Alabama’s regional Science Olympiad. Since junior high, I have competed in Auburn’s recreational soccer leagues and currently play in the adult leagues. I hope to compete at the intramural level in college."

2.) "In high school, I won the AP scholar award for college level performance on AP tests. I took and passed the AP European History, AP United States History, and AP Psychology tests. On the AP Psychology test, I got a good enough grade to receive college credit at many universities. This year, I am doing very well in AP Government and AP Economics. Although my GPA is good, but admittedly not great, I have shown through these AP courses that I have the drive and ability to perform well at a college level."

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Essay question on Auburn application

<p>The online Auburn University application asks for three short (2000 words or less) essays, of which the following is one:</p>

<p>“Auburn University encourages undergraduates to participate in the Study Abroad program. If you could spend one semester studying abroad, where would you choose and why?”</p>

<p>The idea of studying abroad in college sounds like something I would be interested in–but I really have no basis for making an informed decision about where or why. After perusing study abroad websites and personal essays for the past three hours or so, I really haven’t come up with anything more than vague, general reasons for studying abroad in a given location.</p>

<p>So I guess what I’m asking is… have any of you had to answer similar essay questions? Would it make my application look bad if I admitted I had not given much thought to studying abroad? Any advice would be appreciated!</p>

<p>*If it is of any relevance, my tentative major is biochemistry.</p>

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Quick links, about auburn, where is auburn university, and how do i reach the campus, how can i find more information about campus and surrounding areas, what is the enrollment at auburn university, where can i learn more about your history, i would like to know more about cultural diversity and minority studies on campus., where can i find statistics about auburn university, do you offer tours or visitation days, where can i find a list of majors, what if i am undecided about a major, can i earn credit by examination, what is the average class size, when do i get an academic advisor, does auburn university have an honors program, what about study abroad.

Auburn University offers a wide variety of study abroad opportunities for its students. Each year, more than 1,350 students study for credit in nations around the world.  Please contact the  Study Abroad Office  at the  Office of International Programs , 228 Foy Hall, to talk with staff and search through the SA Resource Area which houses information on hundreds of opportunities abroad.

What are the admission standards for freshmen?

Academic Achievement Your high school transcript will be the primary criteria for determining academic preparedness. Each freshman applicant must complete the following core curriculum requirements by the end of their high school senior year:

• Four years English
• Three years of social studies
• Three years math including Algebra I and II, and either Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, or Analysis
• Two years science including Biology and Physical Sciences with Laboratory Component

In addition to evaluating core classes, Auburn will consider high school grade point average (GPA), ACT and/or SAT scores, and high school rigor. Transcript evaluation utilizes a 4.0 scale. (A = 4 points, B = 3 points, C = 2 points, D= 1 point, F = 0 points).

In addition to the minimum requirements, we select our freshman class through an evaluation that includes a holistic review of your academic performance. Some of the factors included in our review include:

Your grade point average including weighted and unweighted. 

Your grades earned in core curriculum courses. 

Your planned 12th-grade courses. 

Your pattern of grades over time. Marked improvement in academic performance as demonstrated by academic GPA and the quality of coursework completed or in progress. 

The number of college preparatory, Advanced, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), honors, gifted and transferable college courses you have completed and your achievement in those courses. 

• Your academic performance relative to other applicants at your high school and the learning opportunities available in your high school. 
• Exceptional performance in one or more specific subject areas.
• Academic area of interest.

Who should apply?

When and how may i apply.

Application Deadlines

November 1  ‒ Spring Mid-September -- Summer/Fall Early Action Mid-October  --   Summer/Fall Early Action  Mid-November  --   Summer/Fall Early Action  December 1 --   Summer/Fall Early Action  February 1 --   Summer/Fall

Deposit Deadlines

December 1  ‒ Spring May 1  ‒ Summer/ Fall

Completed admission application file includes:

Traditional Applicants

• Submitted Admission Application.
• Paid the $50 non-refundable application fee.
• Official ACT/SAT test scores sent from the testing agency.
• Uploaded copy of your high school transcript(s).
• November 1  ‒ Spring
• May 1  ‒ Summer
• July 1  ‒ Fall
• December 1   (or 15 days from acceptance)  ‒ Spring
• June 1 (or 15 days from acceptance)  ‒ Summer
• August 1 (or 15 days from acceptance)  ‒ Fall

Deposits will be closed each deadline.

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

If you have completed less than 24 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

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.

What is the difference between 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.

Tradition Freshmen applicants admission decisions will be based on a submitted application, High school GPA and ACT and/or SAT Scores.

Test-optional applicants admission decisions will be based on a submitted application, high school GPA and high school rigor. Each application is given personal consideration. A successful applicant will demonstrate his or her potential for success by their academic record and grades.

Transfer applicants must provide official transcripts from each college attended, including any at which the applicant enrolled while in high school. A minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale on all college work attempted and eligibility to re-enter the institution last attended are required to be considered for transfer admission. Transfer applicants who were not eligible for admission to Auburn when they graduated from high school must present a minimum of 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of college credit. All transfer students who have attempted 45 quarter hours or 30 semester hours of college work must have earned a cumulative 2.5 GPA in at least 30 quarter hours, or 20 semester hours, of standard academic courses as required in Auburn University’s Core Curriculum, in addition to the overall 2.5 cumulative average.

These 30 quarter hours, or 20 semester hours, must include at least one course in each of the following areas:

• English  (college-level composition or literature)
• Mathematics - approved core mathematics for articulation and general studies (or its equivalent from other institutions)
• 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.  Admission of transfer students to the University is contingent on availability of space.

International Applications

International students should first send all of their academic credentials to a professional credentials evaluation agency for evaluation. If they appear qualified and show promise of success in their chosen fields of study, they will be asked to make formal application, which must be accompanied by a non-refundable application fee of $60. If applicants present satisfactory academic credentials, test results, and evidence that they have sufficient funds to meet their college expenses (there is no financial assistance for undergraduate international students), they will then be sent an acceptance and the form I-20, the authorization for a student visa. International students are required to purchase the university student insurance plan or provide evidence of equivalent coverage. This mandatory health insurance may be purchased upon arrival in the U.S.

Auditor Applications

Auditing of courses is restricted, but when faculty and facilities are available, individuals who do not seek admission for course credit may audit a lecture course or the lecture portion of a course upon approval of the dean and the head of the department. A formal application must be filed. Auditors must register and pay appropriate fees.

Unclassified Applications

Admission to most undergraduate programs as an Unclassified Student may be granted on the basis of the bachelor’s degree from an accredited college. Unclassified students must submit an official four year college degree verification printed on the transcript from graduating university or college.

When will I receive notification of my admission decision?

Auburn will release freshman decisions in rounds. Early Action Decision rounds will be released in mid-October, mid-November, mid-December and early February. The final regular decision will be released in early March.

Is there an advantage for freshmen to apply early?

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 and application fee. Required documents are due by November 15.

December 1  (or 15 days after acceptance) - Deposit deadline for all accepted students for the spring term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.

Freshmen - Summer and Fall Term

November  - Scholarship Application Available

February 1  - Application for admission deadline. All application materials must be received by this date for consideration for admission.

February 1  - Financial Aid and Scholarship Priority Deadline

May 1  - Deposit deadline for all accepted freshman students for summer and fall terms to secure a place in the freshman class. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.         

Transfer - Summer Term May 1 - Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for summer term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application and application fee. Required documents are due by May 15. Must deposit no later than June 1 or 15 days from acceptance.

Transfer - Fall Term July 1 - Application priority filing date for all transfer students applying for fall term. This is the priority date for submitting the completed transfer admission application and application fee. Required documents are due by July 15. August 1 (or 15 days after acceptance) - Deposit deadline for all accepted transfer students for the fall term to confirm their decision to attend Auburn University. The $250.00 enrollment deposit is non-refundable.

What are the middle 50% GPA and test scores of entering freshmen?

• ACT: 23-30 (AL Resident)
• ACT: 26-30 (Non-Resident)
• SAT: 1210-1380 (AL-Resident)
• SAT: 1240-1360 (Non-Resident)
• GPA: 3.8-4.30

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.

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

How do i decline admission, application, how much is the application fee, how does auburn get my test scores and transcripts, where do i send my transcripts and other documents, how do i view the status of my application.

To view the status of your application, go to aub.ie/applicantportal and log in using the information used when filling out Auburn’s Application.

If you applied using the common app, an email was sent to the email address used in the application file 24 hours after submitting the common app, with instructions on activating and viewing your applicant portal. To log in, go to aub.ie/applicantportal and use the email address used when applying, and select forgot password. You will receive an email with your temporary password to log in and upload any missing documents.

If I apply through the Common App, how will I know that Auburn received my application?

After completing the Common App, you will receive an email from Auburn University Admissions that we have received your application and to log into your Auburn Applicant Portal .

Who should use the Online Application?

How do i appeal for an application fee waiver.

Students Requesting an Application Fee Waiver

In both the Common App and Auburn’s admission application, you will select the fee waiver option if you qualify. Auburn University does not require any additional documentation.  

Transfers from Auburn University - Montgomery Students transferring directly from AUM are not required to pay the application fee. These students should complete the online application and send a photo copy of their AUM student ID card.

Who should not use this Online Application?

Students Previously Enrolled at Auburn University Students who have previously attended Auburn University should contact the Office of the Registrar at  (334) 844-2544  to make application for re-admission.

What are the freshman application deadlines?

Freshman can begin applying for admission on July 1 for Spring semester and August 1 for Summer/Fall semester at auburn.edu/admissions . The scholarship deadline for general and departmental scholarships is February 1. The admission application deadline is February 1 for regular admission. All application materials must be received by this date for admission consideration. If the freshman class has reached capacity as of this date, students may be waitlisted for admission.

Early Action decisions will be released in October, November, December and February, and regular decisions will be released in March. Some applications may be deferred for further review prior to receiving a final admission decision. Final admission decisions will be released in mid-March.

What are the transfer student application deadlines?

Application Deadline

• Summer - May 1
• Fall - July 1
• Spring - November 1
• Summer - June 1 (or 15 days from acceptance)
• Fall - August 1 (or 15 days from acceptance)
• Spring - Decemer 1 (or 15 days from acceptance)
• Summer Online Pre-Orientation Modules/Priority Registration Deadline - March 1
• Fall Online Pre-Orientation Modules/Priority Registration Deadline ‒ March 1
• Spring Online Pre-Orientation Modules/Priority Registration Deadline - October 1

I applied as a freshman with dual enrollment credit. Should I send my college transcripts also?

I am taking advanced placement or international baccalaureate courses. will i get credit, how do i withdraw my application, standardized testing policy, who is eligible for test-optional admission.

Applicants with at least a 3.6 GPA and unable to test will be reviewed holistically through our test-optional pathway. Any valedictorian or salutatorian from an accredited Alabama school with 50 or more graduates will also qualify for admission. Scholarships, honors participation, and other opportunities may be limited for students choosing a review without test scores.

Should I apply as test-optional?

Students with a 3.6 GPA who are unable to secure a test score should apply as test-optional. 

Students should apply with at test score if the student:

Has a 3.59 or lower GPA

Has been able to secure a test score

Has GPA and test score within or higher than our middle 50%

If you apply without a test score, we will review your high school transcript in detail.  We will review your high school transcript for rigor, grade trends, your academic performance relative to other applicants at your high school, the learning opportunities available in your high school and exceptional performance in one or more specific subject areas. 

Rigor includes: Core Curriculum Grades, Planned 12th-grade courses, College preparatory, Advanced, Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), Honors, Gifted and Transferable College Courses. 

How will I be considered for Admission without a test score?

We’ll review your application holistically through our test-optional pathway. We select our freshman class through an evaluation that includes a holistic review of your academic performance. Some factors included in our review include:

Your academic performance related to other applicants at your high school and the learning opportunities available in your high school. 

Outstanding performance in one or more specific subject areas.

Can I change my mind about my test-optional choice?

You may request to update your information only if we have not made an admissions decision on your application. Once you receive an admissions decision your test-optional choice is confirmed and cannot be changed.

Does Auburn superscore test scores?

Yes! Starting Fall 2024, Auburn University will accept the ACT Superscore Report. Auburn will calculate a superscore for the SAT and any individual score reports from ACT. Only your best testing result will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration. Sending all test scores is recommended but not required. No preference is given to the SAT or the ACT.  

How will Auburn calculate my superscore?

Starting Fall 2024, Auburn University will accept the ACT Superscore Report. Auburn will calculate a superscore for the SAT and any individual score reports from ACT. Only your best testing result will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration.

For the SAT, we will focus on the highest individual Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and Math scores from all test sittings.

We do not require scores for the written portion of either test.

Can I send my score to ask your advice on whether or not I should submit my test scores with my application?

While we do not provide individual advice on whether or not you should submit your score, we do suggest you review our Academic Profile and make the decision that's best for you.

Affordability

Is auburn affordable, what is the cost of attending, how can i apply for student financial aid, will my financial aid cover all of my college expenses, are there other ways of obtaining financial aid, is financial aid available for study abroad, how are students classified as resident or non-resident for the purpose of tuition fee payment, i am a veteran. how do i use my federal veteran's educational benefits at auburn university.

• Veteran who dies of, or is permanently and totally disabled as the result of, a service-connected disability.
• Veteran with a permanent and total service-connected disability who dies from any cause.
• Serviceperson who is missing in action or is captured in the line-of-duty and is currently being held by a hostile force.
• Serviceperson who is currently being forcibly detained or interned in line-of-duty by a foreign government or power.

What are some other financial aid FAQs?

Are freshman required to live on campus, how do i apply to live on campus.

After you are accepted to Auburn University, you will receive a formal acceptance letter from Admissions, which includes information needed for the housing application. Students will not receive their timeslot until they have received their acceptance letter. Students applying for housing will receive a timeslot during which they will be able to submit their housing application. University Housing requires a $100 non-refundable housing application fee and a $200 assignment confirmation pre-payment to confirm your space in on-campus housing (this is separate from the $250 enrollment deposit). Complete the online housing application as soon as possible to avoid being placed on standby. Standby means on-campus housing is currently full to capacity. However, as cancellations are submitted and processed, University Housing will pull students off of standby and assign them to an available space in on-campus housing. For more information about the full housing application process, please visit the Housing website .

What are my chances of getting my preferred housing choice and roommate?

Auburn University Housing cannot guarantee that you will be able to room with a specific roommate but will do our best to honor requests whenever possible. For the best chance of getting your preferred roommate:

• Make sure you have both requested each other as a roommate and the pair has been confirmed.

Where can I find additional information about housing?

What do i do when i receive my application timeslot.

Students will receive a timeslot to apply for housing once they have been accepted to the university. Timeslots will be sent to students’ Auburn email account and are randomly assigned to accepted students. Timeslots are generated via a lottery system and randomly assigned after each admissions acceptance round. Your timeslot notification email will include the information about how to log onto your housing student portal to complete your application. A $100 nonrefundable housing application fee will be due in order to submit your housing application. Once complete, students will receive a confirmation email to their Auburn email account.

What is room selection?

If you submit your housing application on or before April 19, 2023, and have paid the $250 admissions enrollment deposit (not the $200 housing confirmation pre-payment), you will be able to participate in the room selection process. Students will receive a room selection timeslot based off of their housing application submission date. Students are able to select a bed space for mutually requested roommates during the room selection process. Please note: students that apply for housing after April 19, 2023 will be manually assigned. Available rooms during room selection are available to students on a first-come, first-served basis, and Housing is not able to reserve rooms for students prior to their room selection timeslot.

What is the $200 assignment confirmation pre-payment?

The assignment confirmation pre-payment fee is a nonrefundable payment to confirm your space on campus once you have selected or been assigned a space. This fee will go back on the student account in July in the form of a pre-payment if the student is enrolled and living in on-campus housing. Students are able to make this payment at the time they select their room but must make the payment on or before May 1, 2022 to avoid being dropped from their housing assignment. Students assigned after May 1 will not be required to make this payment.

How will I know who my roommates and suitemates are?

Students are able to log in to the housing student portal after selecting or being assigned to a room in order to view their room assignment and roommate information. Suitemate information is not provided.

What are the important dates I need to know for Housing?

November 9, 2022: New Applicant Housing Application Opens

March 22, 2023: Room Selection Opens (Please Note: Students must pay the $250 admissions enrollment deposit before participating in room selection)

April 19, 2023: Deadline to apply for housing in order to participate in Room Selection

April 21, 2023: Room Selection Closes

May 1, 2023: $200 Nonrefundable Assignment Confirmation Prepayment due

May 10, 2023: Automatic Assignments begin

Student Activities

I would like more information on recreational facilities/activities available to students. what about club sports and intramurals.

• Weight Room
• Fitness Room
• Seven Courts
• Multi-Purpose-Rooms
• Ten Racquetball Courts
• 17 Tennis Courts
• Intramural Fields
• Max Morris Field

How do I get involved in AU Bands?

How do i get involved in fraternities and sororities, what is there to do in auburn for fun, where can i find a list of all the student organizations on auburn university's campus, other questions, how do i get a security escort, and what are the hours of operation.

City of Auburn Department of Public Safety offers security escort service daily between 6:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Available to all students, faculty and staff, this service is primarily designed for those people who must walk between paring areas, residence halls, or places of study during these hours.

Escorts may be requested by calling AUDPS at (334) 501-3100.

Are freshmen allowed to have cars on campus?

Students may have cars as long as they are appropriately registered with the  AU Parking Services  and are parked in designated parking areas.

Do I need a permit to park?

Yes. It is the responsibility of all students and employees of AU operating a vehicle on campus to register for parking permit as prescribed in the regulations.

For additional information, please visit  AU Parking Services .

What is Tiger Transit and how do I use it?

Tiger Transit  provides transportation services to University students, faculty, administrators and staff. 

The University's Tiger Transit system has twenty bus routes that stop at major campus buildings, many apartment and residence complexes and various other locations around the city. Tuition and fees cover the cost of riding the buses. 

To ensure that all members of the AU community can move around the campus as safety as possible, Tiger Transit also operates a  security shuttle service .

How do I get home if I live out of the area?

There are two major airports convenient to Auburn University. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is about a 2 hour drive, and  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport  is about 1.5 hours.  Groome Transportation  provides traveling students a lift to  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport . Round trip service to and from the Airport usually costs $86. For more information, please call Groome Transportation at  (334) 821-3399 . 

Greyhound Lines  also offers bus service to nearby Opelika. There are several scheduled stops weekly.

I would like more information about computer accessibility and facilities on campus.

The Office of Information Technology  has information regarding computer labs, equipment lease and purchase, software and technical support. 

The IT Service Desk   is available at  (334)844-4944 .

What if I need medical attention?

Auburn University Medical Clinic  is committed to providing a full range of primary care services for Auburn students. Services include primary care, urgent care, allergy services, lab work, x-rays, mental health, women's health, chiropractic care, and more. Check here for more information on what AUMC has to offer. AUMC is affiliated with East Alabama Medical Center. 

Does Auburn make accommodations for people with disabilities?

If a student has any of the following, he or she is entitled to reasonable accommodations while attending Auburn University: 

Impaired Mobility

Hearing Loss

Learning Disability

Visual Impairment

Attention Deficit Disorder

Addictive Disease

Psychological Disorder

Health Condition

To apply for services and accommodations:

Have disability documentation sent to the  Office of Accessibility , so a file will be started. The address is 1228 Haley Center, Auburn University, AL 36849. Current documentation by an appropriate professional is required. Call ahead to make an appointment to meet with a disability specialist and apply for services. 

Contact your local Department of Vocational Rehabilitation Services office to determine if the student is eligible for any benefits under the federal program. 

Call if you have any questions! The telephone number for the Program for Students with Disabilities is  (334) 844-2096 (Voice/TDD). 

Accommodations are individually determined and must be supported by disability documentation. It is the student's responsibility to request accommodations and provide documentation.

If I am having a hard time adjusting to college life who can I talk to?

Student Counseling Services  are available to all AU students on a short-term basis. Students in need of a long-term experience of 24 hr. coverage are referred to appropriate community resources. It is the goal of SCS to provide a safe, casual, yet professional environment where AU students will be comfortable in seeking counseling services for a wide variety of concerns. SCS offers individual counseling, based on a brief therapy model, to address the developmental concerns of AU students with an upward limit of ten (10) individual sessions per academic year. Typical problems include: 

Relation Issues

Sexual Orientation Issues

Grief Issues

Eating Disorders

Interpersonal Difficulties

Student Counseling Services (SCS) is located on the 2nd floor of the Auburn University Medical Clinic at the corner of Lem Morrison Drive and Duncan Drive. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Appointments can be arranged by calling  (334) 844-5123 .

What dining services are available to students?

Whether you are studying, eating lunch, getting a snack, or socializing with friends, Tiger Dining has everything you need to fuel your TIGER SPIRIT! 

Tiger Dining has more than forty dining venues and food trucks, where you can gab a bite to eat, relax with friends and enjoy some down time between classes. Meal plans are available online through AU Access, or you can use cash, credit/debit cards or the TigerCard at our retail locations, including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks, Panda Express, and Chicken Salad Chick...

For more information on Auburn Dining Services, please visit our website at  AU Dining .

2024 Admission Decisions

Who received an admissions decision.

All applicants who completed their admissions application file by the  deadline for the current admissions round.

Where can I view my admissions decision?

Freshman admissions applicants receive a decision of accept, defer or deny. You will see the decision inside your applicant portal at aub.ie/applicantportal . Log in and select view update under status update. All applicants will receive a decision letter in the mail. It follows the decision posted online.

I was accepted, now what?

War Eagle! Celebrate! Enjoy the moment!  When your acceptance package arrives, take a photo with the poster inside and post it to social media. (Don’t post your letter – it has your personal info!) 

Accepted Students will be able to view their electronic letter in their portal that includes the Next Steps  and how to activate AU Access. When you are ready, please confirm your enrollment by paying the $250 enrollment deposit or submitting the Intent to Enroll form. First-year students admitted by early February receive automatic consideration for first-year student scholarships, and a scholarship application is not required. Merit scholarships will be awarded in mid-November, mid-December, and mid-February. The scholarship application will be available on November 1, and admitted students who have activated their Auburn account can apply for general and departmental scholarships via AUSOM by February 15.

View your highest ACT Superscore and/or SAT Superscore that we have received in your admitted portal. If you would like additional test scores considered for scholarship consideration, these scores must be received by Auburn no later than January 10, 2024.

University Housing will open on November 8. For updated housing information, please visit University Housing.

Accepted students will see new checklist items in the admissions portal. Make sure you submit the enrollment deposit or Intent to Enroll form in your portal. If you receive an error when submitting the enrollment deposit, please make sure you are in the admitted portal (for our families with students currently attending Auburn, this is a new system).

What is the Intent to Enroll form?

Normally, students are required to submit an enrollment deposit to save their spot in the incoming class. However, we want to make sure your path to Auburn is as affordable as possible. If you indicate that you are attending Auburn, we will be able to waive additional fees – such as your enrollment deposit, on-campus housing application fees, and orientation registration fees.

Whether you’ve decided to attend Auburn or are still deciding, please complete the Intent to Enroll form in your Admitted Portal so that we can continue to best help you. Your admissions advisor will work with you throughout the rest of your enrollment process.

When can I apply for housing?

Admitted students can apply for University Housing, which opened on November 8. For updated housing information, please visit University Housing.

When can I apply for scholarships?

First-year students admitted by early February receive automatic consideration for first-year student scholarships, and a scholarship application is not required. Competitive merit scholarships will be awarded in mid-November, mid-December, and mid-February. The scholarship application will be available on November 1 and admitted students who have activated their Auburn account can apply for general and departmental scholarships via AUSOM by February 15.

What is the average GPA and average test score of accepted, deferred and denied students?

I was denied.

All parts of the admissions application file are taken into consideration during the admissions review. When you apply to Auburn, the Admissions staff carefully reviews your academic achievement, and each application is given personal consideration.

We encourage you to explore other pathways to Auburn. To learn more about these pathways, please complete this form .

(I’ve been denied) Can I appeal this decision?

The deadline to submit an appeal for the Summer/Fall 2024 was March 22, 2024, at 4:45 pm CST. All appeals will be reviewed after March 22, and students will be notified by April 15. Decisions are final.

I’d like to transfer– what do I need to do?

You can learn more about transferring to Auburn here .

If you would like more information and to update your record to reflect that you would like to transfer to Auburn in the future, please fill out this form .

What are the pathways to Auburn?

Auburn University at Montgomery- Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, AUM offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certifications. Students can join AUM on campus in Montgomery, AL, learn at their convenience in an online setting or experience a blend of both through hybrid course delivery. You can learn more about AUM here .

Path to the Plains- Path to the Plains (P2P) is a 2+2 program designed for students with the potential for academic success who aspire to transfer to Auburn University after completing the requirements for an associate degree at Southern Union State Community College. P2P offers an affordable and accessible pathway through academic programs offered by both institutions. You can learn more about Path to the Plains here .

Traditional Transfer- You will be eligible to transfer to Auburn after completing 24 or more semester credit hours at another accredited institution and meeting the minimum required GPA for your degree program. You can learn more about transfer to Auburn here .

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