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Future Graduate Students
A quick guide to needed information, once you have been accepted into the AERO Graduate Program.
Below are sections of information based on your needs.
Events are located in the tab at the top of the page.
This page is to help with combining all locations of information into one area. Students can arrive at the AU campus as soon as 14 days before class starts. If you are a graduate research assistant (GRA) or a graduate teaching assistant (GTA) arriving in 14 days would be best to effectively and timely complete your hiring process.
International graduate students can arrive in the max of 30 days before the first day of class.
International students must arrive before the first day of class. If unable to arrive at the official academic calendar day of class, the student will be deferred to the next semester. (This is mandatory)
For other Q&A when applying: Admission FAQs (auburn.edu)
If employed by AU as a GRA or GTA - A background check will be issued 90 days before your arrival. Please keep checking your emails for this information and request to start the background check process.
This process starts after the accepted and signed offer letter has been returned to AU.
In addition, if accepted into the graduate program, you will need to go into your graduate application and accept the admissions offer to proceed through the student portion of the system.
Please register for at least one course hour if you will be a GRA or GTA. If unable to register, please contact the department liaison.
The links below will help you prepare for your journey to the United States.
Link:
New Student Checklist - Graduate School (auburn.edu)
INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE STUDENTS
Before Travel:
Connect with the Office of International Programs (OIP)
Link:
International Graduate Students - Graduate School (auburn.edu)
Plan Your Travel
This link will help with mandatory documents, flight and ground guidance, and additional what-to-pack information.
Planning Your Travel to Auburn
The Office of Accessibility embraces the philosophy that students with disabilities are, in fact, students with abilities who encounter social and environmental barriers. We believe disability is a fundamental element of diversity and value the unique experiences each student with a disability brings to the Auburn Family. Our mission is to work collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, and community to reduce these barriers, creating a more usable, accessible campus and learning environment. To achieve this goal, we utilize reasonable academic accommodations, assistive technology, support services, and student, faculty, and staff training.
Link:
Accessibility || Auburn University
Service to the World - CHECK IN with OIP
Auburn University
Office of International Programs
228 Foy Hall
Auburn, Alabama 36849
(334) 844-5001
intledu@auburn.edu
Link:
Office of International Programs (auburn.edu)
Tiger Card
The card will help you have access to multiple events, meals, and other needs.
Tiger Card office, located in the Melton Student Center.
Graduate School Orientation
ALL New Employed Graduate Students MUST attend Onboarding
HOW TO FIND HR (Human Resources)
A quick tip: Tiger Transit has a bus that stops at the HR location during operating hours. Use the East Glenn route on the map.
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The AU Administrative Complex, located at 1550 E. Glenn Ave., is home to Human Resources. For more information call (334) 844-4145 or email univhr@auburn.edu.
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The Auburn University Onboarding Center, located at 1530 E. Glenn Ave., is just two doors away. For more information call (334) 844-1763 or email onboard@auburn.edu.
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Both buildings are located in a commercial complex, approximately two miles from the main campus, and near Duck Samford Stadium, Lakeview Baptist Church, and McAlister's Deli.
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Ample parking is available, or take the Tiger Transit - East Glenn Line.
Travel/Transportation to Auburn plus Housing
Link:
Pick-up Service from the Atlanta International Airport (ATL).
Airport Shuttle Registration Form
or Groome
For Additional Arrival Information:
Some students might not have an advisor assigned before or during their arrival on campus. This would be a great opportunity to meet with the Graduate Program Officer (GPO) to discuss advisors that best fit your needs. Below are links to
Choose an advisor
helpful website
- Graduate students should consult with their major professor and/or the Graduate Program Officer (GPO)
- For assistance with registration issues for graduate courses, please contact your assigned advisor in the graduate school office.
A Social Security Number is needed to open most domestic bank accounts. A domestic bank account will ensure that payments for work completed are made on time.
Link:
New Student Orientation helps you understand all of the benefits and information provided to you as an employed graduate student of AU.
New Student Orientation
Orientation - Graduate School (auburn.edu)
More information to reference if interested.
Other Tips:
- Academic Calendar
- Academic Standing Information - Graduate
- Academic Standing Information - Undergraduate
- AU ACCESS Information
- Campus Map
- Colleges and Schools
- Course Catalog
- Dining at Auburn
- Fees and Payments
- Tiger Transit
Tuition and other payment concerns can be found in the link below.
Link:
Auburn University - Student Financial Services Home
