Master’s Thesis
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 & graduation ceremonies (see dates and deadlines)
- Join the Auburn University Alumni Association
Master’s Non-Thesis / Education Specialist (EdS)
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 & graduation ceremonies (see dates and deadlines)
- Join the Auburn University Alumni Association
Graduate Certificate
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
- Order regalia and participate in the commencement & graduation ceremonies (see dates and deadlines)
- Join the Auburn University Alumni Association
* 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.
** 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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