The Auburn University Graduate School offers numerous resources to help you achieve success and earn your graduate degree. From keeping on track towards graduation to providing templates for your thesis or dissertation, our checklists and downloads can be valuable tools along your journey. You can also find detailed guidance on a number of topics in the Graduate Student Handbook.

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Graduate School Advisors

Our Graduate School advisors are part of an entire support team ensuring that you have met your degree requirements at Auburn University. They work in conjunction with you and your faculty advisor plus the Graduate Program Officer (GPO) from your department to help you make it through your graduate journey in an efficient and timely manner. 

Checklists & Guides

The following checklists by program type are guidelines to keep you on track and on time, completing the required forms and milestones along the path towards graduation. 

This time line offers instruction and linked resources to help you keep on track for graduation and complete every required step. 

On Track for Graduation

Follow these steps to ensure you are completing the necessary requirements for the general oral exam, candidacy and the dissertation process to earn your doctorate.

Doctoral Completion Checklist

Follow the steps toward earning your Master's Degree, Education Specialist (EdS) degree, or Graduate Certificate.

EdS / Master’s / Certificate Studies Checklist

Download free templates, sample pages, style guides and more to create a successful thesis or dissertation with proper formatting built right in. Review the Electronic Thesis and Dissertation (ETD) submission and approval process, including the required forms and associated fee.

Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Guide

Throughout your time as a graduate student, you'll need to complete certain forms for a variety of tasks and requirements. Click below to view the full Forms Directory, including those relating to curriculum changes, leave of absence, loan deferment, graduate minor completion, transfer credits, thesis / dissertation submission, financial matters, graduation and many other topics.

Forms Directory

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Matriculation FAQs

Find more information about graduating from the Auburn University Graduate School with these frequently asked questions.

Review Matriculation FAQs

 

Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition

Put your research and presentation skills to the test by delivering compelling oration on your thesis or dissertation topic and its significance in just three minutes. Presentations are evaluated by a panel of expert judges who award cash prizes for standout work.

3MT Competition

 

Conflict Resolution

Explore these resources if you are experiencing an issue with a faculty member, advisor or TA that can not be resolved interpersonally.

Conflict Resolution Resources