Path to the Plains | Lurleen B. Wallace Community College

Why Path to the Plains?

Students benefit from:

Earlier exposure to Auburn’s campus and courses in their majors
Guaranteed acceptance into students’ chosen degree programs
Increased probability of graduating in four years
Courses that are mapped in advance, making degree progress more straightforward
Degree programs that are in-demand and career-ready

What Auburn University resources are available for Path to the Plains students?

Path to the Plains students will have access to Auburn University academic resources including the RBD Library, the Office of Academic Support and tutoring services, Office of University Writing, academic advising, Adobe Creative Cloud and Office 365. Path to the Plains students do not have access to Tiger Transit, athletic tickets and events, and the student recreation center until they transfer fully to Auburn following the concurrent enrollment semesters.

How much does P2P cost?

Tuition and fees are assessed based on LBW’s tuition and fee structure. During the concurrent enrollment terms, students completing courses at Auburn are assessed LBW tuition rates.

Is P2P right for me?

P2P is designed for Alabama residents who exhibit a high level of motivation and perseverance. Students who have at least 36 hours (3 semesters or more) remaining to finish their associate degree when entering Path to the Plains, successfully complete the required courses, and maintain a combined GPA of 2.75 or higher, are guaranteed acceptance to Auburn University.

You must enroll in Path to the Plains early in your community college degree program in order to qualify for automatic admission. Specifically, at the time that you begin Path to the Plains, you must have at least 36 hours remaining to complete your associate degree. In other words, you need to have at least three semesters remaining of your community college coursework. This will give us time to evaluate your academic progress across both institutions for potential automatic acceptance to pursue a four year degree program at Auburn University.
Please note: it is possible to participate in Path to the Plains without meeting the automatic admission requirements. You may apply to Path to the Plains if you are further along in your community college degree program so that you may experience the benefits of early exposure to Auburn’s campus and courses in your major along with the affordability benefits.

Minimum P2P Application Requirements

1. Conditional admission to LBW.

2. Legal resident of Alabama eligible for in-state tuition at LBW & Auburn University.

3. An unweighted 2.75 high school GPA OR a 3.0 college GPA (12 credits or more) OR 23 or higher ACT composite score.

Key Dates

Fall Admission
- March 7 - Priority application deadline for fall 2025 admission.
Spring Admission
- TBA – Priority application deadline for spring admission