Auburn’s Bachelor of Science in Building Construction (BSCI) Program is a four-year ACCE accredited program focused on construction management including specialized training in estimating, scheduling, project management, safety, surveying, sustainable construction, and structures.
The Building Construction Program is unique due to its leading edge information technology applications emphasis. This combination provides graduates a comprehensive foundation for success. International study opportunities allow students to have exposure to global practices in construction science.
Surveying Camp
Building Construction Curriculum Model
Pre-Building Construction
Incoming freshmen and external transfer students who are interested in the Building Construction program should apply for admission as Pre-Building Construction students at www.auburn.edu/apply. Internal transfer students must have a 2.80 (gapped) GPA.
Eligibility for admission to the Pre-Building Construction major is determined by the Auburn University Admissions Office. For questions about Auburn’s admissions process please visit the University Admissions website at www.auburn.edu/apply.
To be considered for admission into the Professional Building Construction Program (BSCI), the student must have completed all Pre-Building Construction course work shown in the first two years of the BSCI curriculum model and must have successfully completed a minimum of 60 semester hours. The school reserves the right to limit enrollment in the professional program (BSCI) based on calculated GPA and on available resources. It is possible to have less than the available number of positions filled if applicants do not have a 2.60 formula GPA.
For the Fall and Summer semesters, thirty students are chosen in rank order based upon the formula GPA calculation described in the Building Construction Academic Standards and based upon a minimum 2.60 formula GPA. Exceptions to this minimum GPA are only available through the school head and shall be only considered with extenuating circumstances. Please see a CADC advisor for a full copy of the BSCI Academic Standards.
For the Spring semester, sixty students are chosen in rank order based upon the formula GPA calculation described in the Building Construction Academic Standards and based upon a minimum 2.60 formula GPA.
After being admitted into the professional program, any student receiving a grade below C in any 3000 or 4000-level BSCI course, or any student whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.50, will be reviewed by the School Academic Standards Committee for approval to continue in the program. Any student who is reviewed may be required to repeat a course or to withdraw from the program.
For further questions on the selection process for the Professional Building Science Program please contact our Student Services Office at 334-844-5350 to speak with the Building Science Academic Advisor.
*If an earned grade of D or F in BSCI 2400 Structures for Building I, the class is repeated, and the final grade considered for use in the Professional Building Construction Formula GPA will be the average of all grades attempted.
Internal transfer students may enter the Pre-Building Construction Program during Fall, Spring or Summer semester. A minimum grade point average of 2.80 is required. Students must meet with the Pre-Building Construction advisor before transferring.
Students accepted for admission must complete the scholarship application through the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager (AUSOM) to receive consideration for Freshman and General Scholarships awarded by the McWhorter School of Building Science as well as the Office of University Scholarships. The criteria for departmental scholarships vary and can include state residency requirements, high school GPA, ACT/SAT test scores, and an established financial need based on the results of the FAFSA. For questions regarding scholarship application requirements and deadlines visit the University Scholarship website.
Currently Enrolled Students
Students who are currently enrolled at Auburn University must complete the AUSOM scholarship application to receive consideration for General and Departmental Scholarships. To be eligible, students must have completed a minimum of 15 hours at Auburn University or completed a total of two building construction courses by the end of the fall semester prior to the application process. For questions regarding the AUSOM scholarship application requirements and deadlines visit the University Scholarship website.
