Auburn University

Academics

The course catalog offers over 140 classes in various disciplines. Veteran students can sign up by registering one week before a semester begins. The spring semester begins in January and runs through May. The summer semester is from May to August. The fall semester runs from August to December.

Once registered, students are approved to begin the admissions process after meeting certain criterion. Registration is done on line and in person and each potential candidate is given a time ticket which is simply a deadline to complete registration and begin admission into the university. Freshmen and new applicants should have their applications in by early August. There is a $50 application fee and some new students are eligible for this fee to be waived. All new students must submit transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. Different standards apply for students who have some college credits and wish to transfer, such as having a 2.5 grade point average. New transfers also should have taken some basic courses in English, math, literature, and history.

International applicants have additional proficiency tests to take in order to apply. These tests are designed to show international students have the necessary aptitude in English, computer skills, and language arts like reading and writing.