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Aurora University reviews applications for admission on a rolling basis, providing your admission decision when all required application materials are received. AU is test-optional, meaning that the submission of SAT or ACT scores are not required for admission. Also, there is no application fee for undergraduate students. We offer two convenient ways to submit your application:
Common App (freshman and transfer students only)
You can then track the process through your MyAU page, which contains helpful information, including an application checklist you can review once your application has been submitted. If you choose to use the Aurora University Application, your MyAU account will be created automatically once you begin; if you apply through the Common App, you will receive an email with instructions for creating your account.
Undergraduate Priority Application Deadline: November 15
Undergraduate students, by submitting your completed application for admission before the November 15 Priority Application Deadline, you will receive fullest consideration for admission to your preferred semester of enrollment and priority scholarship consideration.
Freshman Students: Apply by the November 15 deadline to receive the benefits below.
- Application review and decision within two business days.
- Among the first to receive your merit scholarship offer.
- Priority invitation to the upcoming Freshman Admitted Student Days.
- Preferential housing selection.
Transfer Students: Apply by the November 15 deadline to receive the benefits below.
- Application review and decision within one business day.
- Among the first to receive your merit scholarship offer.
- Priority class registration.
- Preferential housing selection.
Online and Graduate Students: Start dates and admission deadlines vary by program and modality. We encourage you to submit your application and supporting materials as soon as possible, and work with your admission counselor on program-specific questions.