Auburn University Graduate School

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"I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work
wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully." - George Petrie

Welcome to the Auburn University Graduate School.
With more than 200 master’s and doctoral programs, Auburn University’s Graduate School prepares students to lead the way in meeting this century’s challenges. As a historically land-grant institution, Auburn University seeks to promote both the pursuit of knowledge and its practical application. A variety of innovative programs like the Detection and Food Safety Center and the Center for Bioenergy and Bioproducts mix cutting-edge research with a commitment to the community and the world. The results are evident - Auburn graduate students are winning awards and participating in research that positively impacts our state and nation. Graduate education at Auburn University produces scholars that are ready to shape the future!

"There is no short cut to achievement. Life requires thorough preparation - veneer isn't worth anything." - George Washington Carver

Important Dates

Feb. 4 - Last day to clear incomplete grades from Summer 2007
Feb. 22 - Last day for submission of Doctoral Dissertation First Draft Approval Forms and drafts for format check. Last day to apply for foreign language examinations
Feb. 26 - Foreign language examinations
Feb. 25 - Mar. 7- Submission of thesis rough drafts for format check
March 17 - 22 - Spring Break!
April 7 - Last day for submission of approved theses to Graduate School in final form, last day for filing Form 9 (report of thesis-option final oral examination), and last day for uploading electronic thesis
April 18 - Last day for doctoral and master's non-thesis final oral examinations
April 25 - Last day for submission of final copies of dissertations to Graduate School and last day for uploading electronic dissertation
April 29 - Classes end for semester
April 30-May 1 - Study/reading days
May 2-3, 5-8 - Final examinations for semester
May 10 - Last day for students to request graduation checks in Graduate School for August graduation (students must be registered no later than the fifteenth class day of summer semester to graduate)
May 10 - Graduation