All undergraduate engineering students must complete the online absence memo request form.
| Excused Absence Reason | Documentation Required |
|---|---|
| Student/family illness | Medical documentation with dates |
| University-sponsored events | Official letter from faculty sponsor |
| Death in immediate family | Obituary and relationship documentation |
| Religious holidays | Written notification to Assistant Dean |
| Military orders | Copy of orders with dates |
| Court subpoena | Court documents with appearance details |
- Complete Calculus I & II (C or better)
- Two lab science courses
- One computing course
- Introduction to Engineering
- Engineering Orientation
- 2.0 overall GPA required
Students not meeting criteria after four semesters may be referred out of the College of Engineering.
Academic Warning: Triggered when cumulative GPA falls below 2.00
| Classification | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|
| Freshman (0-30 hrs) | 1.50 |
| Sophomore (31-60 hrs) | 1.80 |
| Junior (61-90 hrs) | 1.90 |
| Senior (91+ hrs) | 1.97 |
- Maximum 3 uses for D/F grades
- Excludes grade from GPA calculation
- Original grade remains on transcript
- Required courses must be repeated at Auburn
Important: GPA adjustments don't apply to scholarships or honor societies
| Reason | Process |
|---|---|
| Medical | Contact Auburn Cares office |
| Personal | Consult with academic advisor |
| Compassionate | Assistant Dean approval required |
University Policy:
- Courses with D/F may be repeated once without permission
- Both attempts count in GPA unless GAP invoked
Engineering Procedure:
- Third attempts require Assistant Dean approval
- Official form must be processed before registration