The Extended Accelerator Program is a three-semester program for students seeking an immersive English-learning experience. The program gives students a firsthand practical and cultural understanding of the Auburn University campus and the Auburn, Alabama, area through its contextual curriculum. Upon completion of the program, students progress into year two of their undergraduate education with a full year’s worth of academic credits.

The Department of Poultry Science has been recognized nationally for its production programs, as well as housing the IFT accredited Food Science Program. Students in poultry science will study the nutrition, marketing, management and business principles needed to improve today’s industry. Poultry science students receive a foundation in basic sciences and mathematics as well as an understanding of the food supply needs of the U.S. and other countries.

The poultry production option will provide students with the technical background needed for a career in food safety, microbiology, food processing, product quality assurance or product development. The curriculum allows flexibility to develop expertise in a specific area of interest.

Admission Requirements

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Grade 12 / High School
• Min GPA: 63.0% Convert grades
• English Proficiency Requirements:
  For direct admission, applicant must be from an English speaking country or meet either of the following English test scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 60 (Min Listening: 12.0, Min Reading: 12.0, Min Speaking: 12.0, Min Writing: 12.0)

  • Min IELTS overall: 5 (Min Listening: 4.5, Min Reading: 4.5, Min Speaking: 4.5, Min Writing: 4.5)

  • Min PTE overall: 40 (Min Listening: 36, Min Reading: 36, Min Speaking: 36, Min Writing: 36)

  For conditional admission, you are required to provide English proficiency scores:

  • Min TOEFL iBT: 1

  • Min IELTS overall: 1

  • Min PTE overall: 10

Other fees:

• Health Insurance Fee: $2,000 per year