All applications for admission to undergraduate programs within the College of Architecture, Design and Construction (CADC) at Auburn must be completed through the Auburn Undergraduate Admissions office.
Freqently Asked Questions:
Is a portfolio required for admission into the Pre-Industrial Design programs?
No. Many high schools do not teach art classes. Our studios provide the design fundamentals needed to be a successful designer. Admissions are primarily based on a student’s grade point average and SAT or ACT score. If you have questions regarding the admission requirements, please contact the AU Undergraduate Admissions Office at admissions@auburn.edu; or
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/ What classes should I take in high school to best prepare me for a degree in Industrial Design?
Courses in Math, Science, and English are the best preparatory courses. These classes show dedication to one’s learning and are the best preparation for taking the ACT/ SAT exam. Art classes are encouraged, but not required.
Should I take a foreign language in high school?
If you are a high school student trying to decide on a foreign language, we recommend Spanish or Italian. Many of our study abroad opportunities travel through Italy and several countries in South America.
I have Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and/or dual-enrollment credit from another institution. How can I find out if the credit will transfer to Auburn?
Can I get financial assistance?
Several forms of financial assistance are available to students, including scholarships, grants by federal agencies, as well as low and moderate-interest, federally-insured loans, including subsidized loan programs.
Visit the
scholarship page for more information for scholarship opportunities within the college and program.
For More Information
Please refer to the program page for more detailed information about the program.
For more information about undergraduate admissions and curriculum, please contact Student Services or make an appointment to see an advisor at
jordada@auburn.edu or 334.844.5350.
Transfer Students Frequently Asked Questions:
Information for undergraduate students currently enrolled at other universities or enrolled in other majors at Auburn on applying to the Pre-Industrial Design Program.
I am a student currently enrolled at Auburn and I would like to transfer into the pre-Graphic Design program. What is the process for acceptance?
Questions you may have about admissions into Pre-Graphic Design program should be directed to the
College of Liberal Arts.
I am a student currently enrolled at Auburn and I would like to transfer into the Pre-Industrial Design program. What is the process for acceptance?
We refer to currently enrolled Auburn undergraduate students who want to change their major and transfer into our programs as “internal transfers”. All students must have a 2.8 GPA to transfer. Pick up your change of major form from your current student services office along with your file and make an appointment to see one of our program advisors at jordada@auburn.edu or call 334.844.5350
If I am accepted as an internal transfer student in the Pre-Industrial Design program what happens next?
Students enrolled at Auburn who are accepted through the Internal transfer process are all required to take the following summer courses for Pre-Industrial Design:
I am enrolled at another University or Community College (not a student at Auburn), and I would like to transfer into the Pre-Industrial Design program at Auburn. What do I need to do?
You would be classified as an “external transfer student”. You need to apply for admission through the Auburn Undergraduate Admissions Office.
http://www.auburn.edu/admissions/
Pre-Industrial Design students admitted through the external transfer process will be required to take XXX prior to entering the fall semester of the academic year in which application has been made.
For More Information
Please refer to the program page for more detailed information about the program.
For more information about undergraduate admissions and curriculum, please contact Student Services or make an appointment to see an advisor at
jordada@auburn.edu or 334.844.5350.
