For students coming to the U.S. from another country, we realize there can be specific concerns, not only as you prepare for your journey to Auburn, but also once you arrive and are living in a culture different from your own. In addition to the many resources below, we offer this comprehensive Relocation Guide (PDF) for our international students.
Many international students have found the campus and the broader community surrounding Auburn University to be a true “home away from home.” An invaluable way to learn about life in the U.S. and Auburn is to get involved in campus life, student organizations, and our Cross-Cultural Programs.
Fall 2022 Covid-19 protocols:
If you are fully vaccinated within the last 6 months or you are fully vaccinated and have received your booster:
Note: You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after you get your second dose of Pfizer or Moderna, or two weeks after a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
If you are NOT vaccinated or up to date with your COVID-19 vaccine or booster you are recommended to:
For more information on Auburn’s response and Covid-19 protocols, testing, and more, visit the AU Covid Resource Center site.
Once you have completed all the steps for admission, been admitted to a graduate program, and confirmed that you accept your admission to Auburn University, follow the New Student Checklist to get setup and enrolled as a student. Additional checklist items are especially important for international students to complete as soon as you decide you are going to graduate school at Auburn, including:
Plan Your Travel carefully prior to departure from your country, with special attention given to arrival at convenient times for ground transportation to Auburn. Click on our Planning Your Travel to Auburn page for useful tips before you travel.
Airport Shuttle Service is offered during designated days prior to the start of Fall and Spring semesters for international students. The Graduate School offers a shuttle service from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Auburn University. For more information on days and times, or to reserve a spot, see our Airport Shuttle Registration page.
Temporary Housing information can be Our “Settling In” page that lists some local hotels for temporary housing information. Due to COVID-19, the Graduate School and AU Housing will unfortunately be unable to offer HOST temporary housing for Fall 2021.
Short & Long Term Housing in Auburn options are listed on our Settling In page. Our most comprehensive housing information is found in our International Student Relocation Guide 21-22 (PDF).
Local Resources are useful once you secure housing, since you will want to consider setting up local utilities and services in advance of your arrival. A list of these local service providers can be found on our Local Resources page.
Check in with Office of International Programs. Upon initial arrival, all international students must check in at the Office of International Programs (OIP) at Auburn University.
If you have any questions about check-in, please send an email to intledu@auburn.edu or an International advisor/DSO/ARO.
After check-in, OIP will enroll new international students in the Mandatory International Student and Scholar health plan (or provide proof of equal or greater coverage to opt-out). Make sure that you also contact the Health Insurance Coordinator after OIP check-in to ensure you have been enrolled in medical insurance coverage.
Complete the required medical documents and proof of immunizations. The online portal is only accessible from a US IP address, so prepare your documents in advance and complete this step once you are in the US. Please note, a medical records hold prevents course registration, so complete this as soon as possible.
Get your Tiger Card. As soon as possible, go to the Tiger Card office, located in 261 Foy Hall to get your Tiger Card (student ID). Tiger Card office hours are Monday through Friday from 7:45am to 4:45pm.
Complete Graduate School Orientation. Complete all modules of the online Graduate Student Orientation. Attend the Welcome Breakfast and Campus Resource Fair just before classes begin (check your AU email for details).
Get Connected. Now that you have arrived in Auburn after a long journey, you can begin to meet people, make friends, make necessary connections on campus, as well as explore many opportunities for campus life. See our Getting Connected page for helpful instructions.
Enjoy living in Auburn. Since Auburn will be your new place of residence, you will want to determine where to live, shop, and conduct personal business as well as how to get from place to place. To learn about housing, transportation, and other life concerns, check out our Settling In page.
Find Local Resources. As you are settling in, you will want to learn local options for banking, cellular service, grocery needs, utility services, and other personal business. For additional information about local resources, see our Local Resources page.
Last modified: May 9, 2023
