At the Auburn University Graduate School, you can always count on the support and guidance of our faculty and staff. Whether you are applying for admission or graduation, navigating your thesis or dissertation, working through your financial package or dealing with another issue, there's always someone who can answer your questions and provide help. View our staff directory below to find the help you need.

Auburn University Graduate School
106 Hargis Hall
Auburn, AL 36849
+1 (334) 844-4700

Office hours:
Monday through Friday
7:45-11:45 a.m. and 12:45-4:45 p.m. CT

Hargis Hall

Administration & Faculty

George Flowers, PhD
George Flowers, PhD
Dean of the Graduate School
Professor of Mechanical Engineering
(334) 844-2125
Maria Witte, PhD
Maria Witte, PhD
Associate Dean
Professor of Adult Education
(334) 844-0299
Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, PhD
Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, PhD
Administrative Fellow
Professor of Pharmacy
(334) 844-4037
Sheena Stewart, PhD
Sheena Stewart, PhD
Director of Professional Development
(334) 844-2130

Admissions

For questions on the application process, required documents, test scores, and residency, please contact the appropriate staff member below. For test score requirements and application fee waivers, please view our application instructions. For application deadlines, please visit the departmental website or contact the Graduate Program Officer (GPO) for your intended program of study.
Penny Christopher
Penny Christopher
Advisor III
(334) 844-7105
Justin Gilbert
Justin Gilbert
Advisor III
(334) 844-2132
Mike Griffin
Mike Griffin
TES Admin Support
(334) 844-9759
Caroline Leonard
Caroline Leonard
Advisor III
(334) 844-2134
Theresa Morgan
Theresa Morgan
Director of Graduate Admissions
(334) 844-2133
Ashley Ray
Ashley Ray
Advisor I
(334) 844-2158

Advising & Matriculation

Matriculation advisors assist faculty and students with issues related to course registration and enrollment, holds, academic standing, grade reporting/changes, full course of study, loan deferment, withdrawals, resignations and leaves of absence, or the thesis/dissertation process. Please contact the matriculation advisor listed below based on the student’s last name. Review our checklists to Stay on Track for Graduation.
Jessica Holley
Jessica Holley
(last names A-I)
Matriculation Advisor III
(334) 844-2129
Ibrahim Kareem
Ibrahim Kareem
(last names J-R)
Matriculation Advisor III
(334) 844-2124
Sherry Ray
Sherry Ray
(last names S-Z)
Director of Graduate Matriculation
(334) 844-2131

International Student Contacts

In addition to processing international admissions and our InterConnect program offerings, the Graduate School partners with other campus units, including the International Students & Scholars Services and Health Insurance offices.
Penny Christopher
Penny Christopher
Advisor III
(334) 844-7105
Laura Fuller
Laura Fuller
InterConnect Program Coordinator
(334) 844-4700
Caroline Leonard
Caroline Leonard
Advisor III
(334) 844-2134
Theresa Morgan
Theresa Morgan
Director of Graduate Admissions
(334) 844-2133

Support Staff

Libby Anderson
Libby Anderson
Communications & Marketing Spec. III
(334) 844-2160
Brandi Long
Brandi Long
Executive Assistant & Business Mgr.
(334) 844-2125
Shaela McMahon
Shaela McMahon
Admin Support Assistant II
(334) 844-4700
Jay Neese
Jay Neese
Sr. Application Systems Analyst
(334) 844-4759

Other Relevant Contacts

Fellowship Opportunities

Dr. Sheena Stewart (334-844-2130)

Financial Aid

University Financial Aid (334-844-4634)

Graduate Assistantship Administration

Dr. Maria Witte (334-844-2125)

Health Insurance, Graduate Student Program

Kristen Jacobs (334-844-4506)

Student Business & Account Services

E-bills, Payments (334-844-4634)

Commencement Office

Commencement (334-844-5783)

Diplomas, mailing, name and address changes

Office of the Registrar (334-844-4367)

Dissertation/Thesis Preparation; Requests for General and Final Examinations; Graduation Application/Certification (last names A-I)

Jessica Holley (334-844-2129)

Dissertation/Thesis Preparation; Requests for General and Final Examinations; Graduation Application/Certification (last names J-R)

Ibrahim Kareem (334-844-2124)

Dissertation/Thesis Preparation; Requests for General and Final Examinations; Graduation Application/Certification (last names S-Z)

Sherry Ray (334-844-2131)