Transient Information

Transient Instructions for U.S. Institutions

An Auburn student in good standing may be approved to take courses at another institution on a transient basis. To do so, you must first fill out the transient form online.

To begin, follow these steps to complete the online transient form and ensure your credits transfer smoothly.

  1. To access the online transient form you will need to first log into AUAccess.

  2. Go to the “My Academics” tab.

  3. Under “Registration and Advising” in the lower left, choose Transient Enrollment for Auburn Students at Other Institutions”.

  4. Read the Transient Enrollment Guidelines carefully. The online form may not be appropriate for every situation.

  5. Choose the term, state, and institution you wish to take courses as a transient student. Search for the courses you wish to take.

  6. When the correct courses are listed, click Proceed to Transient Form” to produce and print the form. A copy will be emailed to you and to your advisor. ***If you have issues printing, you may need to try a different browser or adjust your print settings.***

  7. Email, mail or hand deliver the form to the institution you plan to attend.

After completion of transient course, it’s the student’s responsibility to request that a transcript be sent back to Auburn University.

  • When ordering your transcript, be sure to select Auburn University – Registrar (Undergraduate Continuing Students) to ensure the transcript is received by the Auburn Registrar’s Office and not the AU admissions team since you are a current AU student who has already completed or started coursework.

    • If this option is not available, you can also send the transcripts to transfer@auburn.edu or physically mail to:

      • The Office of the Registrar
        Langdon Hall
        152 S. College Street
        Auburn, AL 36849

If the course you wish to take is not listed on the online transient form, you will need to see your advisor. The respective college/school within the University can issue a Transient Student Form”. The dean or advisor indicates the courses approved to be taken elsewhere.

Transient Requests for International Students Taking Courses in their Home Country

Auburn University does not award transfer credit for international transient short-term, winter, or summer English-language based programs. These programs are non-degree programs and are not recognized or overseen by the corresponding Ministry of Education. If you have questions about a program of this type, email regaug@auburn.edu .

For traditional international coursework transient requests, email regaug@auburn.edu to request the international transient form and instructions.

For students who intend to take international coursework in a country other than their home country, they should go through the Auburn Abroad office.

Get Set for Success at Auburn!

These key additional resources are here to help you transition smoothly and thrive from day one: