Department of Economics
Graduate Program Admission Information

The Department of Economics admits students for the fall semester only, which normally begins in mid-August.

Application Deadlines

• Presidential Graduate Research Fellowships: To be given full consideration for presidential scholarship, completed application and supporting documents should be received by January 15. Admission and funding decisions will begin shortly thereafter.

• Teaching Assistantship: To be given full consideration for teaching assistantships, completed application and supporting documents should be received by March 1. Admission and funding decisions will begin shortly thereafter. Later applications will be considered, but decisions will be contingent upon availability.

Requirements

In order to be considered for admission, students must have the following:

• A bachelor's degree in economics or a related discipline is required. 

• Graduate Record Exam: Strongly recommended.

• Required by the Graduate School for all international students. Please see the Graduate School International website. 

Application Procedure

1. Apply to the Auburn University Graduate School using the online application portal.

2. Send the statement of purpose to grdecon@auburn.edu.

3. Send official GRE and TOEFL scores and official transcripts directly to the Graduate School (not the department).