Auburn University is a public university located in Auburn, Alabama, United States. It is one of the largest universities in the state.

Procedures for Doctoral Degree Programs

The student should:

Obtain application forms from the Graduate School and apply by submitting all required materials

The Graduate School forwards the application to the appropriate departmental screening committee.

The department head or chair then makes a recommendation to the dean of the Graduate School, who sends a letter notifying the applicant of the decision.

Apply for an assistantship, if applicable, through the department involved.

Submit a proposed schedule for fulfilling the residency requirements.

Course requirements

The minimum number of hours in a doctoral program is 60 semester hours including

1) A minimum of 30 semester hours

2) A minimum of 30 semester hours of additional graduate course

Some departments require more than 60 semester hours, and requirements may vary according to a student’s background and interest.

Time Limit

Students have to achieve degree within six years and to complete all requirements for the degree within ten years.

The student has four calendar years to complete all remaining requirements for the doctoral degree.

If unable for any reason to complete the requirements on time, the student may petition, with the approval of the advisory committee, the dean of the Graduate School for a one year extension.

Contact details

Auburn University
Address: Auburn, AL 36849,
United States
Phone:+1 334-844-4700