Master’s, EdS and Certificate Completion Checklist

Master's Thesis Checklist

Getting Started:

Once fully admitted with final, official transcripts and degree confirmation sent to the AU Graduate School, students should:

Contact your departmental advisor
Register for classes*
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Begin selecting your advisory committee

Making Progress:

Register each semester** with advisement from your major professor
Work towards completion of required courses for your program
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Complete comprehensive exams (if your program requires)
Make progress on the Master’s thesis (see timeline graphic)

Nearing Completion (one semester before you graduate):

Register for classes*
Schedule a graduation check with your departmental advisor (recommended)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Make progress on the Master’s thesis (see timeline graphic)
Submit the Committee, Transfers, Exceptions and Candidacy (CTEC) Form (required of all degree-seeking students)
Submit the Graduation Application through AU Access > My Academics > Grad Application (required of all students)

Graduating (the semester you plan to graduate):

Register* (one credit hour minimum)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Clear all holds, incomplete grades, and any financial obligations
Follow the Master’s thesis timeline (see timeline graphic)
Use the Thesis and Dissertation Guide
Submit Master’s Thesis Final Examination Report and ETD Publishing Approval Form
Submit PDF of Thesis on AUETD
Order regalia and participate in the commencement ceremonies (see dates and deadlines)
Complete the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) survey
Join the Auburn University Alumni Association

Master's Thesis Forms Workflow

Education Specialist (EdS) / Master’s Non-Thesis Checklist

Getting Started:

Once fully admitted with final, official transcripts and degree confirmation sent to the AU Graduate School, students should:

Contact your departmental advisor
Register for classes*
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Begin selecting your advisory committee

Making Progress:

Register each semester** with advisement from your major professor
Work towards completion of required courses for your program
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Complete comprehensive exams (if your program requires it)

Nearing Completion (one semester before you graduate):

Register for classes*
Schedule a graduation check with your departmental advisor (recommended)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Submit the Committee, Transfers, Exceptions and Candidacy (CTEC) Form (required of all degree-seeking students)
Submit the Graduation Application through AU Access > My Academics > Grad Application (required of all students)
See the certificate FAQ page if you have any issues with submitting the Graduation Application for the certificate program.

Graduating (the semester you plan to graduate):

Register* (one credit hour minimum)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Clear all holds, incomplete grades, and any financial obligations
Schedule final oral exam (if program requires this); the non-thesis exam form will be initiated by the Graduate School
Order regalia and participate in the commencement ceremonies (see dates and deadlines)
Join the Auburn University Alumni Association

Graduate Certificate Checklist

Getting Started:

Once fully admitted with final, official transcripts and degree confirmation sent to the AU Graduate School, students should:

Contact your departmental advisor
Register for classes*
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines

Making Progress:

Register each semester** with advisement from your major professor
Work towards completion of required courses for your certificate
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Complete comprehensive exams (if your program requires)

Nearing Completion (one semester before you graduate):

Register for classes*
Schedule a graduation check with your departmental advisor (recommended)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Submit the Graduation Application through AU Access > My Academics > Grad Application (required of all students)

Graduating (the semester you plan to graduate):

Register* (one credit hour minimum)
Check the Graduate School calendar for deadlines
Clear all holds, incomplete grades, and any financial obligations
Join the Auburn University Alumni Association

Notes for all students

* Students must be enrolled/registered for a minimum of one credit hour per semester (fall and spring; summer optional unless program requires). All students must be registered in the term in which they graduate. Students using or deferring federal financial aid or F-1 student visa holders may have different credit hour requirements. Please contact the Financial Aid Office or Office of International Programs if one of the above applies to you. Master's students completing a thesis or project can be identified as having a full course load by submitting the "All But Thesis/GRAD 6AA0" form if they meet certain eligibility requirements.

** Students must be registered for two out of three semesters in an academic year, per the Continuous Enrollment Policy. Students must be registered for a minimum of one credit hour in the term in which they graduate.

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