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

June 26 - Mid-10 week term, last day of Mini-Session I (first 5-week Mini-Session)
June 27-28 - Final examinations for Mini-Session I (first 5-week Mini-Session
June 27 - Classes end for 6-week Mini-Session I - Extended
June 28 - Final examinations for Mini-Session I - Extended (6-week Mini-Session)
June 30 - Classes begin for Mini-Session II (second 5-week Mini-Session)
July 11 - 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
July 18 - Last day for doctoral final oral examinations
July 21 - Last day for non-thesis final oral examinations (Form 8)
July 28 - Last day for submission of final copies of dissertations to Graduate School and last day for uploading electronic dissertation
August 4 - Classes end for 10-week Term and Mini-Session II (second 5-week Mini-Session)
Aug. 5 - 7 - Final examinations for 10-week Term and Mini-Session II (second 5-week Mini-Session)
August 9 - Graduation and last day for students to request graduation checks in Graduate School for December graduation (students must be registered no later than the fifteenth class day of Fall semester to graduate)