An Overview of Honors
The Honors College at Auburn University is designed to provide a select cohort of high-ability students a means to experience, explore, engage, and elevate their academic dreams. The college offers four types of graduation distinctions, smaller class sizes, priority registration, undergraduate research and internship opportunities, study and travel experiences, access to graduate-level courses, peer tutoring sessions, flexible curriculums, and designated Honors housing and study areas. By becoming a member of the Honors College students are able to engage in an academically challenging set of courses and programs that provide a deeper understanding of the class material.
Mission and Vision
Within the Honors College, we ask our students to Honor their dreams and do so by following these four value statements
Engage
We serve others with compassion.
Explore
We pursue truth with courage and conviction.
Elevate
We participate in the creation of a more just world.
Experience
We value the diversity of the human experience.
Our Designations
There are four Honors College graduation distinctions that are conferred at the time of graduation and printed on our graduate’s diploma and transcript. These include University Honors Scholar, University Honors Research Scholar, Honors Scholar, or Honors Research Scholar. Graduates who complete the required curriculum are awarded the coveted Honors College medal to wear at commencement. This medal symbolizes the student’s passion for excellence during their college career and serves as a reminder to excel in all aspects of their life.
Our Home on the Plains
The Honors College is located in historic Katharine Cooper Cater Hall, in the center of the Auburn University campus. For detailed instructions on our location, please view the university map.
For more information please email us or stop by Cater Hall during normal business hours, which are Monday – Friday 7:45 am – 11:45 am and 12:45 pm – 4:45 pm.
