As a faculty member at Auburn University, you have a number of responsibilities related to academic advising and graduate student mentorship. If you have questions, don't worry; we're here to help. 

Explore the resources and toolkits below for guidance on graduate student advising, from admissions to graduation. For more information or questions, please contact one of our Graduate School staff.

Our Admissions team is here to assist Graduate Program Officers (GPOs) with questions and concerns related to graduate applications and admissions. For more information about requirements, visit our student admissions page.

Graduate Student Applicant System (Slate) - Log in to Slate, Auburn University's applicant management and maintenance system.

iTEP Speak Test Policy - View Auburn's official policy and test to assess graduate students' English language proficiency. 

Accelerated Bachelor’s / Master’s Programs Application - Access the Accelerated Bachelor's / Master Degree Program application. If your browser will not open the PDF, right-click and save the file to your computer, then double-click to open.

Curriculum Management Resources - Graduate program/course inventories and curriculum change proposals are managed using the Curriculum Inventory Management (CIM) system. Learn more about using the CIM system for curriculum management at Auburn University.

Graduate Curriculum Guidelines - Review the official University policies relating to graduate curricula, with information about creating, revising or deleting courses.

Graduate Council Minutes - Explore current and archived minutes from Graduate Council meetings.

Annual Graduate Assistant Evaluations - Log in to AU Access to view and download the evaluation form.  

Background Check Resources - The Graduate School policy requires all graduate student employees have a background check approved prior to appointment.

Fellowships and Financial Aid - Explore this list of opportunities for students to fund their graduate school education so faculty  can provide recommendations and guidance.

Graduate School Calendar - Important dates and deadlines to assist in advising students during registration, submitting theses and dissertations, and graduation applications.

Graduate Student Awards - Nominate exceptional students for a variety of graduate awards and fellowships. Criteria and deadlines vary by award.

Guidelines for Graduate Assistantships - Review these guidelines for graduate student assistantships at Auburn University before extending assistantship offers. A sample Offer Letter is provided for guidance and consistency across the university.

Guidelines for Graduate Tuition Fellowships - Review the policy on Graduate Tuition Fellowships, including appointment terms and conditions, limitations, and FAQs.

Health Insurance - All graduate students are required to show proof of adequate health insurance coverage or enroll in the group health insurance plan. Graduate assistants are automatically enrolled in the group health insurance plan at a discounted rate with the ability to opt out with proof of equal or greater coverage.

GPO Toolkit - Guidance for Graduate Program Officers in administering graduate programs and serving as a departmental liaison to the Graduate School.

AU Seminar Synopses (PDF) - See information on selected presentations delivered by Kevin Coonrod, JD, Auburn University Ombudsperson. 

Basic Conflict Management Techniques – View this skill building video from the Ombuds Office. 

Effective Faculty Mentoring of Graduate Students - Review research and findings by Jennifer Kerpelman, professor and Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, College of Human Sciences, focusing on the value of providing mentoring to graduate students.

Strategies to Prevent Plagiarism - Explore guidance and observations from the National Science Foundation on discouraging and preventing plagiarism by graduate students.

University of Michigan’s How to Mentor Graduate Students Guide - Check out this guide from the University of Michigan, developed specifically for university faculty members, offering strategies for providing effective mentoring to graduate students.  

US Department of Health & Human Services Office of Research Integrity Casebook: Mentor & Trainee Relationships - Delve into findings exploring the value of mentor and trainee relations and the need for positive contributions from both parties.

UT Austin’s Alper Lab Example Annual Self-Evaluation (PDF) - Use this form, developed at the University of Texas at Austin, to help any students you are mentoring evaluate their research and project performance over the year.

UT Austin’s Graduate Mentoring Guide (PDF) - View another guide detailing best practices for mentoring students, this one developed by the University of Texas at Austin.