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Graduate Admission Deadlines:

Although applications are reviewed year-round, applicants are strongly advised to adhere to the following timelines to assure timely processing.

  • March 31- for the following fall semester
  • Sept. 30- for the following spring semester
Note: These are cutoff dates. Prospective students are highly encouraged to submit applications well before these dates for full consideration for assistantships and fellowships. Later submissions will be reviewed, but the department cannot guarantee the review will be processed in a timely manner for arrival and semester start. If a student has an assistantship (GRA/GTA) provided by a professor and is nominated by the professor for a college or university fellowship, the student must apply for graduate admission before January 15 to be considered. 

 

Department:

Documents required:

  • Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (one page single-spaced)
  • Three letters of recommendation directly from the references

Note: We recommend the Statement of Purpose address the following points: (1) background/pertinent work/research experience; (2) your current research interests and;  (3) your near-term objectives/goals (e.g., work in the industry after graduation/pursue a Ph.D.)


Documents recommended:

  • Official GRE score from ETS (While not required for admissions, applicants are  strongly encouraged to submit GRE scores to be considered for fellowship/research assistantship/teaching assistantship support)

Test scores:

The GRE is not required for admission to the department. Individual faculty or research groups may require the GRE for funded positions.

Recommended GRE scores: Verbal ≥ 140; Quantitative ≥ 150; Writing ≥ 3.0

Please refer to Auburn University Graduate School's Frequently Asked Questions for more details regarding official test score requirements for international applicants. 

GPA requirements:

≥ 2.75 for undergraduate work and ≥3.0 for graduate work (if applicable).

More information can be found in the Graduate School Admission Requirements.

 

Auburn University Graduate School:

Documents required:

  • Official TOEFL/IELTS score (international students only)
  • Official transcripts for all colleges that you previously attended.

Official Test scores:

Please visit Auburn University Graduate School's Frequently Asked Questions for information related to test score minimums.

Note: 

  • The department accepts unofficial transcripts for admission review only.
  • You must provide all college official transcripts to Auburn University before you can enroll/register for courses.
  • If unofficial transcripts are different from official transcripts, you will be disqualified from studying at Auburn University.
  • Please refer to the Auburn University Graduate School Frequently Asked Questions page for more information regarding official transcripts and how to submit them. 

Helpful Tips: 

  • As a future graduate student, it is very important to identify your major advisor; therefore, you are encouraged to directly contact the faculty and discuss your research interests.  It is essential to find a major advisor who plans to support your graduate study financially through GRA/GTA positions. GRA/GTA financial offers are made by individual professors from their research projects and GTA allocation.  The department does not make GRA/GTA offers.

  • It takes time for all application materials to arrive at Auburn University and to be ready for the admission review.  When you request information about your application status by email, please provide your name, which semester and year you plan to enter, and in which specialty area you plan to pursue your graduate study (the civil and environmental engineering department has the following seven specialty areas: construction engineering and management, environmental engineering, geotechnical engineering, water resources, pavements and materials, structural engineering and transportation engineering).

  • The application fee is mandated by the Graduate School but there are waivers available for current Auburn Students and domestic applicants. Please contact ceegpo@auburn.edu.

Additional Resources

Auburn University Graduate School

Application Instructions

Frequently Asked Questions - Test Scores, Official Transcripts, etc.