PhD Residency & Requirements

Residency Policy
A significant part of the Masters (MST) and Doctor of Philosophy (PHD) programs involves active participation in research, culminating in a thesis (MST) or dissertation (PHD). Thus, students in these programs must:

• directly engage in research with the major professor,
• have access to the research tools needed for the research activity,
• must be immersed in the culture of graduate education,
• engage in the professional activities of the discipline, and
• complete the research activity in a reasonable period of time. 

Graduation requires the major professor and department chair to certify compliance with these requirements. All students must complete and submit the residency form (link below) certifying the above conditions.

http://www.grad.auburn.edu/forms/residency.pdf