We are excited your student is considering Auburn First! We want you to feel comfortable with your student’s decision to begin taking college coursework. Here are some recommendations to help. If you have questions, please visit our FAQ page.
Talk to your student and ensure they understand the implications of taking college courses. They are pressing start on their college transcript and grade point average. Once these grades are earned, they are a permanent part of their Auburn transcript and will be calculated into their Auburn grade point average should they attend Auburn for an undergraduate degree. This can be an excellent way to get off to a strong start if your student is ready.
Talk to your student’s high school guidance counselor and possibly teachers in the subject areas in which they plan to take college courses. Ask for an honest evaluation of your student’s readiness for college-level work.
Work through the Auburn Parent Orientation to learn more about Auburn First courses and expectations. Click here for instructions on logging in. If your student enrolls in Auburn First, parents are required to complete this orientation, and you’ll be one step ahead.
CONTINUOUS ELIGIBILITY INFORMATION
To promote academic success and preparedness among dual enrollment students, the following requirements for continuous eligibility apply to Auburn First dual enrollment students:
- If a dual enrollment student's cumulative Auburn GPA falls below a 2.0, an updated letter of support from the high school counselor will be required for the student to enroll in a future semester. As long as the student’s cumulative Auburn GPA remains below a 2.0, they will be required to participate in academic coaching, and the student will only be permitted to enroll in one course per semester (fall, spring, and summer) through Auburn First. Once the student's cumulative Auburn GPA is above a 2.0, continuous eligibility restrictions will be lifted.
** Dual enrollment students must consult their high school counselors to ensure that the continuous eligibility policies at their school are also met.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Family members can sign up for the Auburn University Parents’ Association to gain access to the Family Portal, allowing family members to access grades, schedules, and more.
Ask your student to register you as an authorized eBill user in AU Access under the My Finances tab so you can help your student keep up with financial obligations.
If your student plans to come to campus, be sure they register for a parking permit in AU Access under the My Campus tab and visit the Tiger Card office to get a Tiger Card to check out resources at the RBD Library.
