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 prior to 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)

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.

After the accepted and signed offer letter has been returned to AU.

 

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

You must go to OIP to finish your arrival check-in. It is important to follow all of the steps within the OIP link. 
Contact

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

Graduate Student 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.

www.auemployment.com/hr

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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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Ample parking is available, or take the  Tiger Transit - East Glenn Line.

Travel/Transportation to Auburn plus Housing

Link:

Auburn University Office of International Programs 

Local Resources  

Local Resources

This link shows all the forms potentially needed for your government/country.

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

Professional Development activities.

  • 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.
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A Social Security is needed to open a domestic bank account. A domestic bank account will ensure that payments for work completed are made on time. 

Link:

Auburn University Office of International Programs

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:

 

Tuition and other payment concerns can be found in the link below. 

Link:

Auburn University - Student Financial Services Home