Overview of the Academic Common Market at Auburn University

The Academic Common Market is a collaborative initiative among several states in the Southern Regional Education Board, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, and others. This program allows residents from participating states to enroll in specific degree programs at out-of-state institutions without incurring out-of-state tuition fees, provided that their home state does not offer the program in question.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for the Common Market at Auburn University, students must meet several criteria:

• Be accepted into a degree program that has been designated as eligible for the Academic Common Market.
• Be classified as a junior or senior at Auburn.
• Maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0 across all college-level coursework.

It’s important to note that students who are admitted under the Common Market designation must complete at least 12 credit hours each term and sustain their GPA. Failure to do so, or to remain in the approved program, will result in the forfeiture of the waiver for out-of-state tuition.

Residency Considerations

While students can take advantage of the benefits of the Academic Common Market, their time spent as common market students does not count towards establishing residency in Alabama. This means they cannot use this status to transition to in-state tuition rates at a later date.

Application Timeline

Students interested in applying for the Common Market program should be aware of the application deadlines:

• Fall Semester: Applications open on April 1 and close on May 31.
• Spring Semester: Applications open on August 1 and close on September 30.

This structured approach to enrollment aims to provide students with access to educational opportunities that may not be available in their home states while promoting academic excellence and accountability.