Welcome to the Auburn University Department of Poultry Science undergraduate student webpage. Here you can find everything you need to knkow about getting your degree with us. Whether you have chosen Poultry Science for your college career, or are still deciding, you have come to the right place. This page offers information on scholarships, internhips, curriculum tracks, and future career. We welcome you to "come out of your shell" at Auburn. Please feel free to contact me: Dr Vanessa Kretzschmar, Student Services in the Department of Poultry Science, at kretzvk@auburn.edu.

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How to Join Our Flock
There are several steps to becoming a member of the Auburn Poultry Science team:

• Achieving high academic marks in high school and building your academic and extracurricular resume.
• Taking the ACT or SAT as many times as needed until you attain a score that meets your personal goals. We recommend that you take the ACT or SAT beginning in your junior year of high school.
• Submitting your Auburn University application as early as possible, preferably the summer between your junior and senior year in high school.
• Once accepted, pay your $200 student deposit fee. This holds your place for hte upcoming freshman class.
• Submit your Department of Poultry Science Scholarship application by December 1 of your senior year.

Scholarship Opportunities
Each year, the Department of Poultry Science offers offers over $100,000 in tuition scholarships. Approximately half of student body cwrently receives annual scholarship funding. Our department is lucky enough to have the largest amount of scholarship money available per student in the College of Agriculture. Although great grades are a must, our scholarship committee also considers school and community involvement, extracurricular activities, and your personal interest in a career in poultry. Do you think you should be considered for a scholarship? Check out our scholarship guidelines to see if you meet the requirements!

Curriculum Options
Here in the Department of Poultry Science, we offer three exciting curriculum tracks.

• Our Poultry Science Pre-Vet option allows students the opportunity to take courses that will prepare them for vet school, other health profession programs, and graduate school. This is a heavily science-based curriculum with a strong emphasis in pre-professional program preparedness.
• Our Poultry Science Processing and Products option allows students to hone their skills in the areas of poultry, meat, and food sciences. We like to say that it will take you from "the chicken to the chicken sandwich".
• Our Poulty Science Production option is the most general of all three tracks. It allows students to get a clear view of the poultry industry, while carving their own niche for future careers. Electives for Poultry Production Curriculum.
  

"Spread Your Wings" as an Intern
As a member of the Auburn Poultry Science student body, you will be required to do an internship. Internships are a wonderful way to meet potential employers, gain knowledge of the industry, obtain college credit, and earn extra money. These are usually done during summer break and many of our students complete more that one. Our students have interned not only locally, but have traveled all over the world. Many companies also prefer to hire outstanding inters after graduation. It is a win-win for everyone.

Transfer Students
Transferring to Auburn University in Poultry Science has never been easier! Whether you are coming from a community college or a four year institution, we always welcome transfer students into our department. The steps to joining us are similar to those coming from high school, with a few exceptions:

• Achieve high academic marks at your current instituion preferably maintaining a 3.0 average.
• Attempt to movplete freshman Chemistry and Biology courses, as well as follow the STAR transfer sheet to ensure the classes you are taking will transfer to Auburn. There is a STAR sheet specific to Pre-Vet students and one specific to Production students.
• Apply to Auburn University at least 2 semesters before you wish to attend (i.e. if you wish to come in fall of 2009, apply in fall 2008).
• Once accepted, pay your $200 deposit fee, this holds your place.
• Apply for a Poultry Science Departmental Scholarship