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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application deadlines? 
Adult Education, Higher Education, Educational Media, and Educational Psychology graduate application deadlines are: 
   March 1st
   June 1st
   Oct 1st
 
Educational Leadership (EDLD)
"Rolling" Admissions- admission prior to cohort start date.
  • Instructional Leadership - M.Ed. Cohort begins every May
  • Administration of Elementary & Secondary Education (AES) - Ed.S.; Class "AA" Certification; Ed.D. Cohort begins every August
  • Administration of Supervision & Curriculum (ASC) - M.Ed.; Ed.D. Cohort begins every August
What Graduate Teaching or Research Assistant positions are available?
Please know that there are no standing Assistantships available in our department; however, there are occasional positions available so please check with the respective Program Coordinator. Additional information is available at EFLT GTA/GRA Information. 
 
 
Interested in re-entering your doctoral program?  Here is the Re-entry Process and Procedures for those who have completed coursework some time ago and want to resume the program.
 
I'm applying for non-degree, certification only, do I have to take the Graduate Record Exam (GRE)?
If you wish to apply for Certification (Educational Administration or Library Media) only, you are not required to submit Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores. However, please submit the remaining admission requirements. 
 
How can I apply without using the on-line electronic application? 
Call the Graduate School at (334) 844-4700 and request an application.
  
How many transcript copies do I need to request be sent to the Auburn University's Graduate School? 
The Graduate School requires only one copy of each transcript.

Can I be admitted provisionally?
Provisional status is granted only under special extenuating circumstances, as deemed appropriate by the Graduate School, respective program coordinator, and department head. 

If I am admitted, when I can begin taking classes?
Applications that are approved by the Graduate School may be begin study any semester after admission is granted. Once admitted you will receive a letter from the Dean of the Graduate School containing your PIN and temporary password. Before you will be permitted to register, you will also need to submit a completed Medical Form to the Auburn University Medical Clinic. Here are the Next Steps (click on the link).
 
If I am an Auburn University employee, are there any tuition / educational benefits? 
In order to permit employees to further their education, Auburn University will allow full-time, regular employees to request to enroll for up to five credit hours per academic period of University courses during the regular work day.  Employees may register for classes on the first day of classes. Eligibility for the tuition portion of the benefit will begin during the academic period immediately following the full-time, regular employee's 12 month anniversary.  For additional information, consult the Auburn University Personnel and Policies Procedures, Section 7.0 Human Resource Development; The Auburn University Educational Improvement Policy.
      
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