Summary of Admissions Procedure Timetable: Application deadline:   October 1 GRE score deadline:    November 1 Notification of interview:   January – February Date interviews are held:   February – March Date acceptances mailed:   March Applicant's response date:   April 15 Freshman orientation (mandatory):   August 11 Regular classes begin:   August 14 Deposit (to hold place in class): none required  Deferments: not considered  Evaluation criteria: Auburn University has a three part admission procedure, which entails an objective evaluation (academic credentials), a subjective review (personal credentials & work experience with animals), and a personal interview.