Benefits

By becoming an Honors College student you are joining a community of scholars who have a distinct advantage for achieving academic excellence. With a multitude of benefits to membership from a flexible curriculum to specialized advising, joining the Honors College is a holistic approach to higher education. As a result, students are able to delve more into their field of study, and still have time to experience all that college life has to offer.

Benefits at a Glance

  • Small classes

  • Flexible curriculum

  • Undergraduate research opportunities

  • Access to graduate-level courses

  • Close contact with faculty

  • Undergraduate internship opportunities

  • Free weekly peer-tutoring

  • Designated Honors housing and study areas

  • Priority registration (after the initial semester)

  • Honors Advising

  • Honors study & travel experiences

  • Student organizations

  • Assistance in applying for national prestigious scholarships, such as Rhodes and Fulbright

Admissions

Admission to the Honors College at Auburn University depends on both your current academic standing and your potential for outstanding academic achievement.

The pathways to membership for incoming first-year, transfer, and current Auburn students are outlined below. Please contact the Honors admissions team at hcadmit@auburn.edu with questions about membership opportunities, application processes, or timelines.

Qualified students accepted to Auburn University will receive Honors application information upon their admission to Auburn University. The Honors College reviews applications and selects a group of first-year students for membership each fall. Students entering the spring and summer semesters are encouraged to apply through the current student pathway. Visit the application information page for more information about review and selection criteria.

  1. Apply to Auburn University
    First-year students interested in the Honors College should complete their undergraduate application early. Applicants seeking Fall 2025 membership should complete their undergraduate admissions application by mid-November to receive an admissions decision by mid-December*. Learn more about Auburn University admission deadlines and important dates.

  2. Apply to the Honors College
    Qualifying students will receive an Honors application invitation upon admission to Auburn. The invitation criteria for Fall 2025 include:
  • 3.85 weighted high school GPA
  • 29 ACT Superscore or 1330 SAT Superscore
  • Admitted to Auburn University by mid-December; prospective students are encouraged to complete their institutional application by mid-November

The Honors application deadline is January 10. Application details can be found on the Application Information page.

Didn’t receive an invitation? Please check your spam or junk folders in both the email listed on your undergraduate application and your official Auburn email. The invitation email is titled “You're Invited to Apply to the Honors College!” from hcadmit@auburn.edu.

  1. Explore Honors Housing Opportunities
    Students wishing to participate in Honors special-interest housing should begin the University Housing application process early, as housing is not required or guaranteed to first-year students. The Honors College has a total of 200 beds in Broun Hall and Matthews Hall, including beds in the Engineered for Success Honors Residential Learning Community. We encourage you to visit the University Housing site for information on the housing application process and timeline.

  2. Acknowledge your Honors Offer
    Students admitted to the Honors College must acknowledge their Honors acceptance by May 1. Students wishing to participate in Honors Housing should acknowledge their Honors offer by March 1* to have the opportunity to select from the Honors beds during their room selection timeslot.

    Accepting your Honors offer is non-binding and is not the same as confirming your admission to Auburn University; students will have until the enrollment deposit deadline to finalize their admission. University Scholarships are not contingent upon Honors participation. A student may receive a Competitive Merit Scholarship and choose not to participate in or not be admitted to the Honors College.
  1. Complete the AUSOM Scholarship Application
    Early Action applicants automatically receive consideration for Competitive Merit Scholarships. Students should complete the Auburn University Scholarship Opportunity Manager, or AUSOM, before February 14* for General and Departmental award consideration. Learn more about first-year scholarship opportunities.

  2. Confirm your enrollment and register for Camp War Eagle orientation
    Welcome to the Auburn Family! Students must submit their $250 enrollment deposit or “Intent to Enroll” form online via the Auburn Admitted Portal.

*The Honors application timeline is subject to change based on changes made to the University’s undergraduate admissions timeline. Applicants should closely monitor our campus partners’ sites for deadlines and updates to their timelines.

Transfer students with at least a 3.4 cumulative, unadjusted GPA are invited to apply for membership. Admission is competitive based on available space. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

  • Apply to Auburn University and confirm your enrollment: Learn more about the transfer admissions process and timeline. Admitted students must submit their enrollment deposit or “Intent to Enroll” form before they can begin their next steps.

  • Schedule a Prospective Honors Student appointment: Interested students should schedule a Prospective Honors Student appointment through Advise Assist. This meeting will cover the Honors College benefits, curriculum designations, and a potential plan of study.

  • Apply to the Honors College: Students will be given the application link following their prospective student appointment.
Entry Term Appointments Open Application Deadline
Fall 2024 March 1 August 23, 2024
Spring 2025 October 1

January 17, 2025

  • Register for an Honors Course: Admitted students must enroll in one 3-hour academic Honors course in their first semester in the program. The Honors advising team will contact admitted students with their next steps and course options.

Current Auburn students with at least a 3.4 unadjusted Auburn GPA are invited to apply for membership. Admission is competitive based on available space. Applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

  • Schedule a Prospective Honors Student appointment: Interested students should schedule a Prospective Honors Student appointment through Advise Assist. This meeting will cover the Honors College benefits, curriculum designations, and a potential plan of study.

  • Apply to the Honors College: Students will be given the application link following their prospective student appointment.
Entry Term Appointments Open Application Deadline
Fall  March 1 May 1
Spring  October 1

December 1

  • Register for an Honors Course: Admitted students must enroll in one 3-hour academic Honors course in their first semester in the program. The Honors advising team will contact admitted students with their next steps and course options.

Meet With Us

Schedule a Meeting

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

Honors College Ambassadors

Honors Ambassadors represent the best the Honors College has to offer. These students serve as a liaison between prospective and current Honors students through recruitment events and other university-sanctioned activities.

Our ambassadors are here to help with any questions future students, or their families, may have about the Honors College or life at Auburn University.

Last updated: 08/22/2024