Application Information

International Applicants

Please visit International Students for detailed information on application procedures, deadlines, etc. that pertain solely to International Students and Scholars.

Non-Construction Undergraduates

Application Deadline March 1, 2010

Classes begin May 2010 - Apply for Admission Summer 2010

Must Complete Summer Foundations Courses.

Waiver for appropriate Foundation Courses will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis for students with Architectural and Civil Engineering backgrounds, or extensive field experience. Such an accommodation should be requested in writing to the Admin Support Specialist, via e-mail at thaxtrk@auburn.edu.

Construction Undergraduates

Application Deadline March 1, 2010

Classes begin August 2010 - Apply for Admission Fall 2010

Preliminary Requirements

A graduate student must hold a normal graduate student classification for coursework to count towards their Masters degree. To verify your classification for enrollment, please contact the Graduate School at (334) 844-4700.

You should have completed the following steps:

• Obtained a current copy of the A.U. Bulletin. For a schedule of the tuition structure effective Fall 2009, click here. If you need more details, please call the Student Financial Services
  Office at (334) 844-4634.
• Met the Auburn Graduate School minimum criteria for acceptance
• Completed all other Schoolal requirements (letters of recommendation, resume, etc.)

Elective Courses

Electives must be approved in advance by the Graduate Program Officer, and must be 6000 or 7000 level courses. Refer to the A.U. Graduate School Bulletin for course descriptions or contact Anoop Sattineni, Associate Professor and Graduate Program Officer, (334) 844-5385 or e-mail sattian@auburn.edu.

Post Baccalaureate Work

ALL required post-baccalaureate (pre-requisite) course work (2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 level courses) must be taken on a grade awarded basis for credit. No satisfactory/unsatisfactory grade is acceptable. ALL prerequisite course work must be taken prior to registering for MBC graduate classes. Exceptions may be granted by the GPO.

Admission Requirements

Admission to Auburn University's Master of Building Construction Program is based on consideration of the applicant's proven ability to perform academic work at a superior level, leadership qualities, and overall accomplishments.

Minimum admission requirements include:

• Meeting the General Admission Requirements of the Graduate School as outlined in the A.U. Bulletin
• Completion of the Graduate Record Exam ( GRE ) General Test, composed of verbal, quantitative, and analytical writing sections
• A 3.0 GPA of the last two years of undergraduate education
• Providing acceptable letters of recommendation

The Dean of the Graduate School is the only person at Auburn University authorized to admit students, refuse admission, or waive any requirement.

To apply:

1. Visit the Graduate School's web site, select Apply Online from the menu to the left, and click on Eapplication. You will be redirected to Banner Self Service, the University's online system. You will need to select "First Time User Account Creation", and create a username and pin number. Once you log in, you will be asked to complete several sections. Please select the correct term for which you are applying (Summer for non-construction undergraduates, Fall for construction undergraduates), choosing Building Science -Construction from the drop down menu asyour program option. In addition to completing this online application, be sure to read the information provided in the link entitled "Admissions Requirements" . This link gives very specific information regarding documentation which must be provided as part of the application process.
   
   
2. Request certified copies of transcripts from all previously attended educational institutions, and have them sent directly to the Graduate School at 106 Hargis Hall, Auburn University, AL 36849.
   
   
3. Request official copies of your GRE scores from the Educational to the Graduate School as well.
   
   
4. Provide letters of recommendation from three references to the School of Building Science. Email the letter of recommendation ( click here for form ) to your references with instructions to email back to thaxtrk@auburn.edu. Instructions for completion are included on the form.
   
   
5. Forward your current resume, which may be e-mailed to thaxtrk@auburn.edu.
   
   
6. Submit (via e-mail) a Statement of Purpose (1500 words or less) explaining your motivation for seeking agraduate degree in Building Construction at Auburn University.