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?
- 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.)
- Pay the $50 application fee or submit a fee waiver
- Have your official ACT/SAT test scores sent to Auburn directly from the testing agency. ACT Code: 0011 College Board/SAT Code: 1005
- 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.