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Frequently Asked Questions
Graduate Admissions
- Do you accept applications for spring or summer?
No, we only admit new students once a year, beginning in the fall semester.
- Is there a minimum GRE score requirement?
No, we do not have a minimum GRE score requirement, nor do we require the GRE for admission. Each applicant’s file is evaluated based on a comprehensive review of all submitted materials.
- What is Auburn’s GRE code?
The institutional GRE code for Auburn is 1005.
- Is there a direct path to a PhD program?
No, students must apply separately for the MA and PhD programs. MA students wishing to continue to the PhD program can apply during their second year.
- When will I learn about my acceptance?
Applicants will receive admission decisions by mid-March.
- What are the foreign language proficiency requirements?
MA students must demonstrate reading proficiency in one foreign language by graduation. PhD students need proficiency in two languages or advanced proficiency in one. Detailed requirements can be found in the Graduate Student Handbook.
- Is a thesis required for the MA degree?
No, students in the MA program do not have to write a thesis, but they can undertake a longer writing project through an approved independent study. All students must submit a portfolio of their work, which will be evaluated during an oral examination.
Contact Information
Erich Nunn
Associate Professor
Director of Graduate Studies
Email: etn0002@auburn.edu
Department of English
9030 Haley Center
Auburn, AL 36849
Phone: 334-844-4620
Email: english@auburn.edu
