AU Freshman Admission Process
Take Your Next Step
Experience Campus
Schedule your personalized visit or take our virtual tour.
aurora.edu/visit
File the FAFSA
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible beginning October 1 for maximum consideration of federal, state, and institutional aid.
fafsa.gov | AU School Code: 001634
Complete Your Free Application Online
Prospective students benefit from a rolling admission policy. AU reviews applications as they are completed and students are notified about admission decisions throughout the admission cycle.
aurora.edu/apply
Submit Your Missing Documents
Send your official high school transcripts and record of all previous college work to the Office of Admission. Official transcripts should be sent to:
Aurora University
Office of Admission
347 S. Gladstone Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
If possible, your high school or college can email your official, encrypted transcripts to AU-ETranscripts@aurora.edu.
Submit Your Official ACT or SAT Scores
ACT College Code = 0950
SAT College Code = 1027
Once You've Been Accepted to AU
Secure Your Spot
Take the next step to becoming a Spartan by submitting your tuition deposit.
aurora.edu/deposits
Explore Housing Options
If you plan to live in one of our residence halls, complete a housing contract.
Finish Your Financial Aid Paperwork
You will automatically be considered for merit and need-based scholarships once your application for admission and FAFSA have been submitted.
aurora.edu/financialaid
Save the Date for AU4U Registration and Orientation
AU4U is for admitted first-year students and their families. Not only will you register for classes, you will receive information and take part in activities designed to make you feel confident as you start your first semester at AU.
aurora.edu/au4u
Mark Your Calendar for Welcome U
Join your new AU classmates for a weekend of fun prior to the first day of school. Meet the freshman class and your peer advisor, learn about the AU campus and enjoy free activities.
aurora.edu/welcomeu
Get Answers to Your Questions
If you have any questions as you prepare for your first year at AU, feel free to get in touch.
Undergraduate Admission: 630-844-5533 | admission@aurora.edu
Crouse Center for Academic Advising: 630-844-6870 | aurora.edu/crousecenter
Residence Life: 630-844-5446 | reslife@aurora.edu