Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Future SLP Students

• Minimum 3.0 GPA; however, our students typically have much higher GPAs. Students who are admitted to our program have an average GPA of 3.6 or higher.
• Completion of Auburn University Graduate School application.
• Unofficial transcripts may be used
• Completion of the CSDCAS application portal for Auburn University (see details below)
• Official transcripts should be submitted to CSDCAS
• Completion of the KIRA assessment linked through the CSDCAS platform.
• Three professional letters of recommendation submitted electronically through CSDCAS.
• Letters of recommendation should be provided by individuals who can answer questions related to your graduate curriculum and clinical aptitude as well as your integrity, work ethic, and ability to work alone and with a team.
• A statement of interest in the masters in speech language pathology at Auburn University Dept. of Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences. Upload your written response to the following prompt in CSDCAS:
• Describe at least three reasons why you have specific interest in the Auburn University Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences for your master's program in speech-language pathology (500 word limit).
• A current resume, uploaded to CSDCAS
• May be longer than a single page and should include the following: educational background, work experience (including high school), research experience (presentations/publications), scholarships & awards, college achievements, leadership, volunteering, important hobbies
• Admitted students will be expected to pass a background check before starting the clinical master's training program.

Application to Auburn University’s Department of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences requires you to complete both the electronic application through the Communication Sciences and Disorders Centralized Application Service (CSDCAS) and the online application to the Auburn University Graduate School. Here are specific steps:

• Apply online to Auburn Graduate School and submit payment.
• The following applicants are eligible for a fee waiver:
• Current Auburn University graduate students enrolled in graduate courses
• Full-time Auburn University employees
• Active Duty Military with a letter confirming duty
• Applicants to an approved dual program – the second application fee is waived
• To qualify for one of the application fee exemptions, you must submit the required documentation online via the Graduate School application.
• Apply online through CSDCAS and submit payment and all required documentation.
• Upload the statement of interest, resume, graduate assistant application & graduate assistant statement of interest
• Complete the KIRA online assessment, linked through the CSDCAS platform.
• Official transcripts from every college or university attended must be sent to CSDCAS Attn: Verification Department, P.O. Box 9113, Watertown, MA 02471. 

All international applicants must submit official transcripts and letters of recommendation to CSDCAS. Additional Graduate School requirements for international applicants related to language test scores, financial sponsorship, and application information and fees may be found on the Graduate School website. 

To be considered for admission, all materials need to be submitted to AU and the CSDCAS no later than January 15.

Questions concerning the electronic application process, including receipt of materials, should be directed to CSDCAS:

CSDCAS
P.O. Box 9113
Watertown, MA 02471
Voice: 617-612-2030
Fax: 617-612-2051
Email: csdcasinfo@csdcas.org

All applicants are required to complete the KIRA online assessment as part of the complete application packet. Access to the KIRA assessment is linked within the CSDCAS platform. KIRA is an assessment tool that helps the admissions committee evaluate important characteristics of the successful clinical graduate student in speech-language pathology beyond GPA. Through a combination of video and written responses, you will be able to demonstrate your reasoning, communication style, and ability to respond thoughtfully, in real time, just as you would in clinical and professional conversations.

If you are applying for an assistantship, please complete the assistantship application form and provide a resume and an essay describing why you qualify for an assistantship. Please upload the application into the documents section of CSDCAS.

Download the application.

Do I need to have my transcripts sent to the Auburn University Graduate School and CSDCAS?

You are required to submit unofficial transcripts for the Auburn University Graduate School application. You only need to send your official transcripts to the CSDCAS platform for the application process. The Graduate School can pull transcripts from the CSDCAS platform once students accept admission to the program. Final transcripts will need to be sent to the Graduate School for degree programs completed after accepting admission to Auburn University.

When should I submit my transcripts?

An unofficial transcript is required for the Auburn University Graduate School application. Official transcripts should be submitted to the CSDCAS platform by the application deadline, which is January 15^th for Auburn University's Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences. 

Which transcripts should I submit?

You need to submit transcripts from every accredited institution from which you earned credits toward your undergraduate degree. If you earned other degrees, for example another undergraduate degree or graduate degree, you need to submit those transcripts as well. All transcripts should be submitted to the CSDCAS platform to complete the application process.

Do I need to send in my application to both CSDCAS and Auburn University?

Yes. For your application to be complete, you need to complete the CSDCAS platform and apply to the Graduate School at Auburn University.

Do I need have my letters of recommendation sent to the Graduate School at Auburn University in addition to having them uploaded in CSDCAS?

No. You only have your letters of recommendation uploaded into CSDCAS.

When will I find out if I will be offered admission to the Auburn University SLHS graduate clinical program?

The Admissions Committee carefully reviews each applicant packet after the January 15^th deadline. This process takes a few weeks to complete. Decisions are generally made around the end of February with decision emails sent out through the CSDCAS platform around the first week of March. Theses dates may vary depending on the number of applications received for the application cycle.