Building Science is a multi-disciplinary program that combines a significant technical education with a broad background in business management related to construction. Auburn’s construction program is unique due to its leading edge information technology applications emphasis. This combination provides graduates a comprehensive foundation for success.

Entering Freshmen who meet the general admission requirements of Auburn University will be admitted to the Pre-Building Science program. Transfer students (external) may enter the Pre-Building Science program during fall, spring or summer semester and will be accepted on a space-available basis as determined by the school head. Minimum grade point average of 2.40 (gapped) is required in 32 semester hours including English, History, Math (Calculus I), and a Natural Science with a lab (Trig-based Physics with lab) required in the first year of the model curriculum. Internal transfer students must have a 2.40 (gapped) GPA.

Eligibility for admissions to Pre-Building Science is determined by the Auburn University Admissions Office on the basis of the candidate’s test scores and previous academic record. In addition to these criteria for Pre-Building Science, admission to the professional Building Science program will be made on the basis of departmental ranking and according to enrollment limitations.

Transfer students (external) may enter the Pre-Building Science program during fall, spring or summer semester. A minimum grade point average of 2.40 (gapped) is required from 32 semester hours including English, History, Math (Calculus I or Pre-Calculus Algebra Trig), and a Natural Science with a lab (Trig-based Physics with lab). These courses are included the first year of the Pre-Building Science curriculum model at Auburn.

Internal transfer students from Auburn must have at least a 2.40 (gapped) GPA to enter Pre-Building Science.

After being admitted to the Professional Program, students are required to attend Surveying Camp either between Spring and Summer or Summer and Fall terms based on the semester for which they are admitted to the professional program. Students will be required to register for the two-hour BSCI-3300 course and to pay regular tuition during the summer term.

Upon admission into the Professional Program, you will be required to pay a professional fee in addition to your normal tuition. This fee is used to support our professional programs in regard to the provision of information technology infrastructure and the general needs of professional instruction.

Online registration and information on applying to the Professional Program

Information on entrance and progression through the programs.

Please see an advisor in Student Services for curriculum models for the Pre-Building Science and professional Building Science program. To make an appointment please contact jordada@auburn.edu or call (334) 844-5350.

The McWhorter School of Building Science has a very close relationship with a large number of companies located all over the country, as well as internationally. Companies come to interview in the Building Science facility, the M. Miller Gorrie Center, on campus for full-time positions and internships.

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If you have any questions about interviewing or job placement, contact Cassandra Calloway at 334-844-4518 or callocd@auburn.edu.

Construction programs in the United States are accredited by the American Council for Construction Education (ACCE). The ACCE is a global advocate of quality construction education programs and promotes, supports, and accredits quality construction education programs. Through promotion and continued improvement of postsecondary construction education, ACCE accredits construction education programs in colleges and universities that request its evaluation and meet its standards and criteria. ACCE is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) as the accrediting agency for four year baccalaureate degree programs in construction, construction science, construction management, and construction technology, and as the accrediting agency for two year associate-degree programs of a like nature. The Baccalaureate program in Building Science was first approved by the ACCE in 1980 and was last re-accredited in 2008. The program will be subject to re-accreditation in 2014. Our program is the only accredited Baccalaureate program in the State of Alabama. Link to ACCE: http://www.acce-hq.org/