Why Path to the Plains?

There are multiple reasons why you might choose Path to the Plains. Here are just a few of the benefits you might see from the program:

• Early exposure to Auburn’s campus and courses in your major
• Increased probability of graduating in four years
• Courses that are mapped out in advance, making progress toward your degree more straightforward
• Degree programs that are in demand and career-ready
• Affordability

Is Path to the Plains right for me?

If you are an Alabama resident, have demonstrated a high level of motivation and perseverance, and have an interest in pursuing one of the following degrees, Path to the Plains may be perfect for you.

Students who: have at least 36 hours (3 semesters or more) remaining to finish the associate degree when entering Path to the Plains, successfully complete the required courses, and maintain a combined GPA of 2.75 or higher, are guaranteed acceptance to Auburn University.

Cost and Eligibility

Program participants pay tuition and fees based on the partner institution’s fee schedule for all courses you are enrolled in – whether at Auburn or the partner institution – during concurrent enrollment. All tuition billing during the concurrent enrollment terms, for both the community college and Auburn coursework, is handled through the community college.

Certain Auburn campus services will only be available for Path to the Plains students through opt-in to AU’s Student Services Fee. The specifics are detailed here.

Once you transfer to Auburn, your tuition and fees will be based on Auburn’s fee structure.

Partner Institutions

Links to our current partner Institution’s information pages and contacts are included here. For other Alabama Community Colleges that would like to join Path to the Plains, we have listed contact information below. In order to see which programs are offered at each institution, see the Programs Offered page.

Prospective partner Alabama Community Colleges

Please reach out to us at path@auburn.edu to discuss offering Path to the Plains to your students. We would love to partner with you.