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Challenging Minds to Change the World

The Honors College provides an enhanced education and an intellectual community to a select cohort of the university’s highest-achieving undergraduates. Its flexible curriculum integrates seamlessly with Auburn’s degree programs, enhancing standard courses through dynamic, multidisciplinary and metacognitive approaches.

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Admissions

Discover the resources, opportunities, and benefits the Honors College offers our students.

If you have received an invitation to apply, or hope to receive one, learn more about our streamlined application process.

If you have received an invitation to apply, or hope to receive one, learn more about our streamlined application process.

Have questions? We have answers. We’ve listed some of the most common questions we hear from prospective students and their families.

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Visit Us

Learn more about the Honors College through a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment team! Our Honors Ambassadors will share more about their Honors experience, while covering everything Honors including our flexible curriculum designations, membership benefits, student involvement opportunities, application process, and more.

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Visit Us

Learn more about the Honors College through a one-on-one meeting with our recruitment team! Our Honors Ambassadors will share more about their Honors experience, while covering everything Honors including our flexible curriculum designations, membership benefits, student involvement opportunities, application process, and more.

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News

During the Honors College's annual Week of Service program, 86 students and 15 student counselors served a total of 1,045 hours.

September 02, 2025

Honors students at Auburn can enjoy access to two study spaces that are designed specifically for them, offering quiet environments away from — yet close to — the bustle of campus.

September 02, 2025

Benjamin Fagan has been appointed as the Honors College’s assistant director for National Prestigious Scholarships. The associate professor of English will support undergraduate and graduate students from across campus, educating them on national scholarship programs.

July 16, 2025

Events

During the Honors College's annual Week of Service program, 86 students and 15 student counselors served a total of 1,045 hours.

September 02, 2025

Honors students at Auburn can enjoy access to two study spaces that are designed specifically for them, offering quiet environments away from — yet close to — the bustle of campus.

September 02, 2025

Benjamin Fagan has been appointed as the Honors College’s assistant director for National Prestigious Scholarships. The associate professor of English will support undergraduate and graduate students from across campus, educating them on national scholarship programs.

July 16, 2025

Promotional poster for Auburn University's Honors College Study and Travel program, featuring images of Australia, Scotland, and Ireland. Details about information sessions on September 17 and 18 are included.
Sep. 17, 2025
Study and Travel Info Session Option One
Crikey! Grab your rucksack for a trip to the outback or opt instead for the rolling green hills of the British Isles. Either way you go, you're in for an amazing experience.
 
This spring the Honors College will be heading to Australia, and Scotland and Ireland! Learn more about our 2026 Study & Travel destinations by attending one of two available information sessions.
Promotional poster for Auburn University's Honors College Study and Travel program, featuring images of Australia, Scotland, and Ireland. Details about information sessions on September 17 and 18 are included.
Sep. 18, 2025
Study and Travel Info Session Option Two
Crikey! Grab your rucksack for a trip to the outback or opt instead for the rolling green hills of the British Isles. Either way you go, you're in for an amazing experience.
 
This spring the Honors College will be heading to Australia, and Scotland and Ireland! Learn more about our 2026 Study & Travel destinations by attending one of two available information sessions.
poster for fall family weekend with the honors college on september 13 at 8 am in the upper quad on the left of the poster are images of smiling families with auburn gear on
Sep. 13, 2025
Fall Family Tailgate

September 13, 2025 | 8 a.m.

Enjoy gameday festivities with the Honors College during our “Fall Family Tailgate." Students and family members are encouraged to stop by our tent to grab a coffee and pastry, meet our staff and simply enjoy the spirit of gameday on the plains. 

This free "stop and go" event is designed for Honors students and their guests. No registration is needed. Our tailgate tent is located behind Cater Hall on the Upper Quad. 

blue poster with Honors seal in back ground. In nice font the image says New Student Induction Ceremony on September 13 2025 at 1 pm in Neville Arena
Sep. 14, 2025
New Student Induction Ceremony

September 14, 2025 | Showcase: 12 p.m. & Induction 1 p.m.

 

The Induction Ceremony is your formal initiation into the Honors College, where you will receive your Honors College pin. Much like the medal bestowed at graduation, this pin signifies membership within the Honors College.

Prior to the Induction Ceremony you and your guests will be treated to light refreshments and an opportunity to speak with current students and staff about Honors research, study and travel, nationally recognized scholarships, student organizations and much more during our Honors College Showcase.