Prospective Graduate Students

The Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology offers a wide range of programs encompassing a variety of basic and applied projects in entomology and plant pathology for students to pursue a program of study leading to M.S. (Master of Science), M.A. (None-thesis Master of Agriculture) and/or Ph.D. (Doctor of Philosophy) degrees. We encourage you to learn the programs offered in the department by reading through the web pages of each of faculty. This will help you to identify the program that best fits with your interests and career goals. We recommend that you correspond with faculty regarding their program, the potential for taking on new student, and the availability of research assistantship.

The procedures listed below will be followed concerning your application.

Application Requirements

1. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent from an accredited college or university, with a strong background in biological or bio-related sciences. Have adequate preparation for graduate study in entomology.
2. One official transcript of all under graduate and any graduate credits from each school previously attended. An undergraduate grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale) is preferred.
3. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test. Auburn University's ETS institution code is 1055. Scores must be within 5 years of planned entry date.
4. A letter of Intent.
5. Three letters of recommendation.
6. Applicant's Resume (C.V.).
7. International applicants must submit a score of the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL). The minimum score is 550 on the paper TOEFL (pBT), 213 on the computer TOEFL (cBT), or 79 on the internet TOEFL (iBT). Successful applicants must score minimums of 16 on the four component parts (reading, listening, speaking, writing) of the iBT. We also accept a 6.5 on the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam. TOEFL or IELTS must be taken within 2 years of planned entry data. TOEFL exemption can be considered if the applicants have a degree accredited from a U.S. college or university or have completed at least two full-time semesters of graded course work at a U.S. college or university prior to the anticipated semester of enrollment.

Application Procedure

1. Submission of a online application to the Graduate School using the Electronic application available at the Auburn University Graduate School web page. While the Graduate School application allows you to create a username and password, IT MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED IN A SINGLE VISIT. If you experience any problems with the Graduate School on-line application, please contact the Graduate School by phone (334-844-2132) or email (grad@auburn.edu) with your reference number. To complete the electronic application, you need the following items:
1. A $60.00 (U.S.) non-refundable Application Fee, in the form of a traveler's check or money order payable in the United State, or pay by credit card.
2. Official transcripts and scores from all previous undergraduate and graduate schools sent directly to Graduate School. The transcripts must be in English (accompanied by their original language) issued by the school with the official seal/stamp and an official signature.
3. GRE (and TOEFL or IELTS for international applicants) send directly from the test institutes to Auburn University Graduate School.
4. Three letters of recommendation. The letters must be sent to the GPO directly from the referees. The referees should be former professors, employers, advisors, or others capable of evaluating the applicant's academic, research and professional qualifications.
5. Letter of Intent, which serves as an important element used in deciding to invite or to decline an applicant into our research program.
1. The letter is a personal statement of interest and should appropriately contain any information that you feel is important about your academic or research experience.
2. Indicate the research program and questions of interest
3. Provide information regarding both the short-term and long-term career goals, and how acquisition of the specific degree you are applying for will serve to advance you toward your professional goals.
4. Indicate the potential advisors you are interested in joining. If you have contacted with the advisors, indicate it in your letter.

 

Deadlines of application. To ensure ample time for processing and notification of applicant of admission status, completed applications must be received at least 4 months prior to the beginning of the entry semester.

International applicants must demonstrate full financial sponsorship (Research Assistantship or Teaching Assistantship from the applied advisor or department, and/or the applicant's personal fund) if accepted.

Thank you for interest in the Entomology and Plant Pathology Graduate Program. For further assistance, please address to the following Graduate Program Officers: