Month: August 2022

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Auburn Abroad: An Admissions Advisor’s Adventure in Australia

As an undergraduate student here at Auburn, I really wanted to study abroad but never committed to making that dream a reality. During my time as a master’s student, I realized just a little too late into my program that the College of Education had an opportunity for graduate students to study abroad in Australia. Needless to say, I was disappointed in my poor planning and had resigned myself to continuing to live vicariously through other students who were studying abroad.

Everything changed for the better and my dream of studying abroad became a reality after I began working on my Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration a couple of years later. I am incredibly grateful for the support that I received from this office, which allowed me to spend three incredible, life-changing weeks in Australia during the summer of 2019.

During those three weeks, we learned about the Australian education system, toured a variety of schools across all levels of education, and engaged in several immersive experiences that centered the lives and culture of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Our trip began in Hobart, Tasmania – now one of my favorite places on earth. The bulk of our time was spent in and around Sydney, the capital of New South Wales. Because of my education and professional interests in higher education, I completed a brief internship at the Nura Gili: Centre for Indigenous Programs at the University of New South Wales where I was able to learn more about national policies, initiatives, and programs that help to support Indigenous student success at Australian universities.

From Left to Right – Picture 1: The Auburn (Tiger) Family was represented on the ferry to the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart, Tasmania; Picture 2: This Aboriginal dot painting is located at the Booderee National Park and Botanic Gardens – the only Aboriginal-owned botanic gardens in Australia; Picture 3: The Three Sisters (rock formation on left-hand side of picture) is located in the Blue Mountains of New South Wales; Picture 4: The Sydney Harbour Bridge at Circular Quay (pronounced like “key”) at sunset one evening.

While this brief summary of my experience cannot fully encompass its true impact, I will end by my saying my life as graduate student, higher education professional, and human being are better for the time I spent in Australia. Like Auburn Abroad said in their blogpost earlier this summer, studying abroad is “an excellent opportunity for students to broaden their horizons through cultural immersion and international experiences.” Ultimately, I’m grateful that this dream became a reality of mine, and I hope that all of you will consider studying abroad during your time as an Auburn student!

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What is the ACLC?

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Allow us to introduce you to the newest building on Auburn’s campus…the Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex! Or simply, the ACLC. The ACLC is a 151,000 square-foot building that can seat a total capacity of 2,000 students in cutting edge academic space. The ACLC contains 20 adaptable classroom/laboratories, 6 engaged active student learning (EASL) classrooms, and 5 lecture halls.

Only second to the Haley Center in total classroom space, the ACLC will offer the largest collection of active learning instructional space on campus. Engaged active student learning (EASL) space will increase by 40%. The classes held in the ACLC will mostly consist of Biology labs, Geosciences, Math, and Physics, but the building will be available to all students.

With plenty of seating outside of the classrooms, the ACLC also functions as a place for students to hangout between classes, study together, or grab a quick bite to eat from the Edge Dining Hall located right next door!

The large lecture halls on the ground floor double as tornado shelters, and there are two rows on each level so students can turn to the table behind them for group work. These classrooms may be able to hold up to 300 students, but the opportunity for easy collaboration will keep the classes feeling smaller.

The design of the building includes wood from the pine trees that were removed from the site during construction of the building.

We would be remiss to not include the view overlooking the amphitheater. An entire hallway of windows provides a panorama of one of our beautiful green spaces.

The ACLC isn’t just a place for students. All university faculty have access to the Biggio Center faculty lounge designed as a place for them to gather and unwind. There are lots of great resources and amenities available to faculty in this area!

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How Do I Apply to Auburn for Fall 2023?

Our Fall 2023 admissions application opened today, and we couldn’t be more excited! You can find more information on our admissions website, and we have included information below that you may find useful as well. Please reach out to your Admissions Advisor if you have questions. We are here to help!

Where do I apply?

You can apply through our website or through Common App, we do not prefer one application over the other.

How do I apply?

  1. Submit the application through Auburn’s website or Common App (If you apply through Common App, be sure to watch for an email from Auburn with instructions on how to set up your Auburn portal and SET ONE UP! The portal is where you can see your application checklist and status. If you do not receive an email, and it’s not in your spam folder, contact your admissions advisor.)
  2. Pay the $50 application fee or submit a fee waiver
  3. Have your official ACT/SAT test scores sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency. ACT Code: 0011 College Board/SAT Code: 1005
  4. Upload a copy of your high school transcript/s (official or unofficial) into your portal if applying through the Auburn website, or have your school counselor send a copy to us

When should I apply?

There are three Early Action rounds and one Regular Decision round. Early Action is non-binding, and students must apply and be accepted in the Early Action rounds to be eligible for scholarship consideration and the Honors College. The application deadlines are not just the dates that we need your submitted application by, these are also the deadlines to receive all required materials. If a required material (high school transcript, official ACT/SAT scores) has not been received by the deadline, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed in that round.

Here’s the scoop on the deadlines:

1st Early Action Deadline: September 15th

Decisions for 1st round released: Mid-October

2nd Early Action Deadline: October 15th

Decisions for 2nd round released: Mid-November

3rd (and final) Early Action Deadline: December 1st

Decisions for 3rd round released: Mid-January

Regular Decision Deadline: February 1st (this is the final deadline for the Fall 2023 semester as an incoming freshman)

Decisions for Regular Decision round released: Early March

Is Auburn test-optional?

Great question.

Auburn extended a test-flexible option for 2023. Freshman admission is based primarily on your high school courses, grades, and academic rigor. While we encourage students to submit standardized test scores, they are not required to be considered for admissions or scholarships.

Applicants with at least a 3.6 GPA who cannot secure a test will be considered for admission under our test-optional pathway. If you select test-optional on your application but do not meet the 3.6 minimum GPA requirement, your application will remain incomplete until official ACT or SAT scores are received.

It is more competitive to be admitted through the test-optional pathway.

Does Auburn superscore the ACT/SAT?

YES! Auburn calculates superscores for both the SAT and the ACT. Only your best testing result will be used in the review of your application. To ensure accurate superscoring, Auburn does not accept ACT Superscore report. You may use the Score Choice feature of both the SAT and ACT.  Sending all test scores is recommended but not required. No preference is given to the SAT or the ACT. Your superscore will be used for admissions and scholarship consideration. 

What do I need to know about scholarships?

Students who apply and are accepted in the Early Action rounds will receive automatic consideration for competitive merit scholarships and select need-based scholarships. Competitive merit scholarships are only awarded to first year students and are based on GPA and ACT/SAT scores. These scholarships are awarded competitively and are not guaranteed. Consideration for select need-based scholarships is based on financial need and high school GPA. To be considered for need-based scholarships, we must also receive a copy of your FAFSA by February 1st.

Accepted students must complete the AUSOM scholarship application by February 1st to be considered for first year achievement & leadership scholarships and general & departmental scholarships. Current students can apply for general and departmental scholarships each year. More information on undergraduate scholarships can be found here.

Don’t forget about external scholarships too!

General FAQs

Does Auburn consider resumes, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, or essays for admissions purposes?

No. Admissions decisions are based on a review of academic achievement.

If I apply during the Early Action rounds but have improved my test scores after the admissions deadlines, can I still send them in for scholarship purposes?

Yes! The deadline to receive updated official ACT/SAT scores for scholarship purposes is January 10, 2023.

Additional FAQs can be found here.

If you have other questions, please contact your Admissions Advisor! We are just a phone call or email away.