Grounded and groundbreaking — that’s Auburn University Graduate School. Our vibrant campus is in a small southern city with a hometown feel and the happiest student body in the country, as ranked by the Princeton Review. The cutting-edge research and technology at our R1 land-grant institution make us one of the nation’s top-ranked public universities. Explore our 200+ graduate degree programs and our 400+ graduate program options across 12 academic colleges and take the next steps on your graduate education journey.

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Requirements and Instructions
Start your graduate school application today. Our online resources offer guidance and instruction throughout the application process.

Before beginning the online application, review the information on this page to confirm that you meet all the necessary requirements and can obtain the needed documentation, including all previous college transcripts, test scores (where applicable), and letters of recommendation.
Review Admission Requirements

For citizens or permanent residents of a country other than the United States, the application process has a few additional requirements. Review the international admissions instructions and recommended timelines here.
Review International Instructions

Get answers to some of our frequently asked questions (FAQs) plus pro-tips on contacting faculty and how to make your application stand out from the crowd.
FAQs

Explore 200+ graduate degree programs and our 400+ graduate program options, each linked to the program’s website for additional departmental admission requirements, application deadlines, and faculty contact information
Areas of Study

Auburn University provides opportunities for funding your graduate education in three main ways: graduate assistantships, graduate fellowships and financial aid. We understand the significant investment in your future and are here to help support you.
Tuition and Funding

Guides, Forms and Waivers

As you work through the application process, certain forms and documents will be required. Use the resources below for instructions and helpful information.

Save yourself some time and money: find detailed instructions and images explaining how to digitally sign PDF documents. 

Accelerated Bachelor’s to Master’s (ABM) programs: Auburn University undergraduate students have the opportunity to concurrently earn credits towards both the bachelor’s and the master’s degrees, resulting in less time and expense.

Deferring Admission: With department approval, admitted students are eligible to defer admission, from one semester up to one year. An email request should be made to the department to which you are admitted. Please contact the departmental faculty contact listed for your intended area of study.

Request Information about a program: Receive more detailed information via email about the Auburn University Graduate School and the particular graduate program you are pursuing. 

Readmission Form: Returning to complete your education after a period away from Auburn? Fill out the Readmission Application to start back on your graduate school journey.

Transient Form: Transient students may attend classes at Auburn and use its facilities while remaining full or part-time students at another institution. If you're interested in studying at Auburn as a transient student, review the instructions for graduate transient students and fill out this form.

Some of Auburn's graduate programs no longer require you to submit GRE/GMAT test scores as part of the application process. View this list of all the programs waiving the test score requirement to see if your desired program is included, or check the department's website for the most up-to-date requirements.

Not quite ready to begin your graduate education? No problem. Auburn University allows you to defer your enrollment from one semester up to one year, with department approval. 

Admission Deferment

If you need assistance with any admissions related issue, the following faculty and staff members can help.