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1. How do I find my way around Auburn University?
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Paper maps can be obtained from the Auburn University Campus Police Department on the corner of Donahue Street and Thach Avenue. A campus map is also on the back of each "Schedule of Courses." The same map can be accessed on the Auburn University web site. |
2. How do I get information on mass transit (the AU Tiger Transit system and LETA) ?
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Information on the AU Tiger Transit System can be obtained at their 100 Samford Hall Office, phone - 334-844-4757, or you can access their website here. Information on LETA (Lee County Transit Agency can be obtained at 334-749-9092. |
3. How do I get an Alabama driver's license?
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Contact the local Alabama Department of Public Safety Driver's License Division at 334-742-9986 or go by their office at 609-611 S. Railroad Ave. in Opelika. For general information, visit the Alabama Department of Public Safety website here. |
4. How do I get car insurance?
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Auburn University does not provide automobile insurance. Automobile insurance must be obtained through a private commercial organization either local or national. The yellow pages of the local phone book, under the heading of Insurance, contains numerous sources of private commercially available automobile insurance.
Shop around and choose a reputable insurance carrier that suits your personal needs and requirements. |
5. How do I get a car?
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Auburn University does not provide automobiles. Automobiles must be obtained through a private commercial organization either local or national. The yellow pages of the local phone book, under the heading of Automobiles-New or Automobiles-Used, contains numerous sources of private commercially available automobiles.
Shop around and choose a reputable car dealer who may sell a car to you that suits your personal needs and requirements. |
6. How do I get a parking permit?
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Parking permits must be obtained from the Auburn University Parking Services Office on the corner of Donahue St. and Thach Ave. The address for the Department is 215 S. Donahue Drive and the phone number is 334-844-4143. Contact them for the required necessary documentation and costs or access their website here. |
7. How do I get information on housing?
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Auburn University no longer offers university housing for graduate students. Housing must be obtained from a local commercial realty supplier. The yellow pages of the local phone book, under the heading of Apartments, contains numerous sources of private commercially available housing. Also available is the website for the Auburn Apartment Guide.
Shop around and choose a reputable realtor that suits your personal needs and requirements. |
8. How do I get information on beginning electrical, gas, water, and television cable utility services?
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Local utilities may be furnished by your realtor as a part of your rent package depending on your rental contract and the realtor with whom you do business. If not, electrical service can be purchased through Alabama Power Co. at 1699 S. College St. (adjacent to the Walmart Supercenter), phone for toll free residential customer service is 800-245-2244; gas service can be purchased through ALAGASCO either on the web here or by phoning 334-745-3526; water service can be purchased through the City of Auburn Water Works Board at 214 N. Donahue St., phone 334-501-3060; and television cable service can be purchased through Charter Communications at 1990 Mall Blvd. in Auburn, phone 888-536-2223. |
9. How do I get information on childcare?
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Childcare must be obtained through a local private commercial organization. The yellow pages of the local phone book, under the heading of Child Care Centers, contains numerous sources of private commercially available child care services. Shop around and choose a reputable child care service that suits your personal needs and requirements. |
10. get information on meal plans?
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Information on Auburn University meal plans can be obtained by going to the Auburn University Dining Services web site here.
Local dining is also available at many fast food and sit down restaurants around the campus and town, many of which allow you to charge your meals to an Auburn University account called the Tiger Club Account. You may get additional information about this account at 334-844-1220 or visiting their website here. |
11. get general information about Auburn University?
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Go to the Department of Planning and Analysis’ website here. |
12. How do I get information about the crime rate in Auburn?
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Go to the following page of Auburn University’s Department of Public Safety here and click on “Department of Education Statistics.” |
13. How do I schedule a tour of campus?
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You may plan an individual visit to Auburn University here. |
14. How do I get tickets for athletic events?
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To find information about ordering tickets for athletic events, go here. |
15. How do I get a Social Security Number?
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Students applying for a Social Security Number must first apply for a Letter of Good Standing through the Office of International Education (OIE). The form is located here.
This form is then processed through the OIE and then the student must take this letter to the local Social Security Office along with their Application for a Social Security Card (Form SS-5), available at the OIE. For additional information on this topic contact the Office of International Education at 334-844-5766. |
16. How do I change a student identification number, name, or address?
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Contact the Office of Admissions and Records in the basement of Mary Martin Hall, phone 334-844-6429, for forms to make such changes. Depending on the changes, additional documentation may be required. Additional information may be found on their web site here. |
17. How do I get a student identification card?
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Identification Cards must be obtained at the ID Card Center in the Foy Student Union Building, phone 334-844-4507. Students must bring a current picture ID (valid passport or driver's license) and their student ID number to receive an AU ID card. |
18. How do I get a Personal Identification Number (PIN)?
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The PIN is generated in the OASIS system at the time of acceptance into Graduate School and is noted as such on the letter of acceptance. If a student should not have that available, the PIN can be obtained by producing a picture ID at the receptionist's desk at the Graduate School in Hargis Hall or by calling 334-844-4700 and producing adequate ID information over the phone. |
19. How do I register for classes?
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First check the Registration Schedule here.
Then go to the Auburn University Student Log-in page and log-in using your global ID and pin number and then drop or add courses as appropriate. |
20. How do I pay tuition and fees?
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Go to the Bursar’s office in the Quad Center to pay manually or go here to pay with a credit card. |
21. How do I get an email account?
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E-mail is the official medium of communication between Auburn University and its students. You are automatically assigned an e-mail account upon enrollment at AU. To learn your AU username, go here. |
22. How do I get information on the Graduate Student Council?
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Go to the Graduate Student Council's website here. |
23. How do I get information related to Veteran’s Affairs?
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Go to AU’s Veteran’s Affairs website here. |
24. How do I get books?
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Textbooks may be obtained in a variety of ways. The yellow pages of the local phone book, under the heading of Books-New or Books-Used contains numerous sources of textbooks. Many textbooks are also available through websites. Shop around and choose a reputable source for textbooks that suits your personal needs and requirements. |
25. How do I find the Auburn University Medical Clinic?
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The Auburn University Medical Clinic is located at 307 West Magnolia Street. Information on the clinic is available here. |
26. How do I get health insurance?
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International students contact the International Education Office in Hargis Hall at 334-844-5766 or click here.
For domestic students there are two locations to choose from, either the Graduate Student Council or the Auburn University Student Government Association. |
27. How do I get information on accommodations for students with disabilities?
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Information on accommodations for students with disabilities can be obtained from Auburn University Program for Students with Disabilities in Haley Center 1244, phone 334-844-2096 or on their website here. |
28. How do I get psychological counseling services?
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Psychological Counseling Services are available at the Auburn University Psychological Services Center located at 1122 Haley Center. Information on their services can be obtained from their website here. |
29. How do I find out about assistantships and fellowships?
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Contact your department GPO or visit the Graduate School website here for the Guidelines for Graduate Assistantships. |
30. How do I get information on the library?
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Visit the library at 231 Mell Street or visit their website here. |
31. How do I put together an academic committee?
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Consult with your advisor and The Guide to Preparation and Submission of Dissertation and Theses located on the Graduate School website here.
Information may also be found in the Graduate School section of the Auburn University Bulletin, either the printed version or the website here. |
32. How do I generate a Plan of Study?
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Consult with your advisor. Information on the Plan of Study may also be found in the Graduate School section of the Auburn University Bulletin, either the printed version or the website here.
To generate your Plan of Study access the Graduate School's on-line plan of study system GSPOST. |
33. How do I obtain guidelines on dissertations and theses?
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Consult with your advisor and The Guide to Preparation and Submission of Dissertation and Theses located on the Graduate School website here.
Information may also be found in the Graduate School section of the Auburn University Bulletin, either the printed version or the website here. |
34. How do I get a copy of my transcripts?
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Go to Registrar’s Office in the basement of Mary Martin Hall and request a copy of your transcript. A nominal fee will be charged. An online transcript ordering service is available here. |
35. How do I get a grade changed?
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You must contact the professor in whose class you want the grade changed. Only professors may initiate a grade change. |
36. How do I withdraw from courses?
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Until midterm, you may drop classes in OASIS here. Always consult with your advisor first. Additional information may be found at Registrar’s website here. |
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