Undergraduate Programs

The sequencing of some of the pre-nursing courses may be adjusted to meet individual needs. Students may also choose to enroll in summer school to adjust the program of studies. However, once students are admitted to the professional program, courses must be taken in sequence. Successful completion (grade of “C” or better) is required for all pre-nursing and professional courses.

The Auburn University College of Nursing has a planned program of studies to follow. During freshman and transfer student orientation, you will be assigned to an academic advisor who will assist you with your course selections.

Transfer students may check how their classes will transfer by going to the AU Transfer Equivalency Table found here Transfer students are HIGHLY ENCOURAGED to meet with an academic advisor to review your transcripts for possible admission to the upper division.

No, Nursing has a separate admission process with a higher academic standard than the general university requirements. The upper division (Nursing portion) of the program, which comprises the junior and senior years, begins twice a year in the summer semester and the fall semester. The upper division takes two years to complete (5 semesters). Admission is competitive based on academics, resume, interview and essay.

We take applications once a year. Nursing applications are available on our website in September. You must meet eligibility at the time of application. Applicants must be accepted or readmitted to Auburn University to be eligible to complete Nursing application.

During the lower division program, students attend class only about half the number of hours per week that were required in high school - if they are full-time students. However, the outside of class study and preparation time increases!

Pre-nursing coursework has a strong concentration in the lab sciences, and lower division classes may be taken during the day or evenings. You may enter the university any semester to begin the pre-nursing curriculum. Lower division coursework may be completed in two years of full-time study, but you may attend part-time if preferred.

Upper division is much more intense. The amount of time required for class and clinical is 30-40 hours per week, most often during the day. Typically classes are two days/week, clinical time two to three days per week.

Anticipate a great deal of outside study/preparation time also. Time management skills are essential in this portion of the program, as well as reading skills.

The committee looks at each applicant’s transcripts, traditional and situational interview, and personal essay to obtain information about the applicant as a whole.

Concentrate on the courses in the academic attainment portion of our formula. Use the resources found in the AU Nursing Applicant Workbook to assess yourself on our desired characteristics. An important element in being prepared for the interview is to get experience in healthcare. Volunteer, shadow nurses, and research the nursing profession.

There are many options. You can apply to other nursing programs at the same time. You could change your major. You are encouraged to speak with your advisor about the different routes to obtain a BSN degree.

We do the majority of clinicals in the Auburn-Opelika area. We also do clinicals in Montgomery, Birmingham, Mobile and Columbus, GA.