Auburn University Auburn University Graduate SchoolGraduate School

7:45 A.M. to 11:45 A.M. & 12:45 P.M. to 4:45 P.M.

GRADUATE SCHOOL

The Graduate School administers the graduate programs across the AU campus.

Every AU college and school offers graduate programs.

The first doctoral degree was awarded by AU in 1955.    

Auburn offers more than 130 different majors offering masters and doctoral graduate degrees.

There are currently 3,689 graduate students at AU.

  We plan to grow to 5,000 graduate students

in the coming years.

Role of Graduate SchoolRole of Graduate School

Administrative center for graduate education and Administrative center for graduate education and graduate studentsgraduate students

Graduate Council (GSC represented)Graduate Council (GSC represented)

Minimums, academic policies, retention, Minimums, academic policies, retention, continuation, remediation plans, academic continuation, remediation plans, academic honesty, graduation, certification, awarding honesty, graduation, certification, awarding degreesdegrees

EXAMPLEEXAMPLE

Master of Arts degree (with thesis) in Master of Arts degree (with thesis) in EnglishEnglish• Graduate School requirementsGraduate School requirements

30 semester hours30 semester hours 4 hours research and thesis (ENGL7990)4 hours research and thesis (ENGL7990) Final defense of thesisFinal defense of thesis No grade less than a CNo grade less than a C Minimum 3.0 GPAMinimum 3.0 GPA Must repeat D, F, and U gradesMust repeat D, F, and U grades

EXAMPLE—cont.EXAMPLE—cont.

Master of Arts degree (with thesis) in Master of Arts degree (with thesis) in EnglishEnglish• Department of English requirementsDepartment of English requirements

3-4 hour written examination of department 3-4 hour written examination of department reading listreading list

Reading knowledge of one foreign languageReading knowledge of one foreign language MLA Style BookMLA Style Book Specific courses on plan of studySpecific courses on plan of study

Rules, Regulations, Policies:Rules, Regulations, Policies:Where to go for informationWhere to go for information

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Graduate Program OfficerGraduate Program Officer

Graduate SchoolGraduate School

ToolsTools

MatriculationMatriculation

Time LimitsTime Limits Remediation PlansRemediation Plans Graduation ChecksGraduation Checks Education Specialist DegreesEducation Specialist Degrees Graduate CertificatesGraduate Certificates Accelerated Bachelor’s / Master’s degree Accelerated Bachelor’s / Master’s degree

program program Health InsuranceHealth Insurance

BASIC RULESBASIC RULES

16 hour maximum course load16 hour maximum course load Undergraduate courses (audit or S/U)Undergraduate courses (audit or S/U) Repeat D, F, URepeat D, F, U 3.0 GPA3.0 GPA

• Probation—1Probation—1stst term below 3.0 term below 3.0• Suspension—after next 9 hoursSuspension—after next 9 hours

Incomplete grades—up to 6 monthsIncomplete grades—up to 6 months

PLAN OF STUDYPLAN OF STUDY

CustomizedCustomized 11stst or 2 or 2ndnd semester semester Courses required for graduationCourses required for graduation GSPOSTGSPOST

GSPOSTGSPOST

GAAAP: GAAAP: When you’re ready to graduateWhen you’re ready to graduate

AU Access/Tiger iAU Access/Tiger i

Graduate Student Health InsuranceGraduate Student Health Insurance

844-4700 844-4700 Dr. CrandellDr. Crandell

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Sherry Sherry Julie Julie Donna Donna

Jessica Len DeborahJessica Len Deborah

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