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