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How to Make the Most Out of Your Campus Visit

Planning a campus visit is essential during your college decision process as you determine what college or university is the best fit for you. There is a lot to take into consideration during your visit: academics, campus culture, and student life—just to name a few. Visiting different campuses allows you to experience first-hand the differences that will factor into your final decision.  Before you plan your visit to Auburn University, check out the list below to make the most of your time on campus.

Schedule a Campus Tour

The best way to learn about Auburn University’s rich tradition, campus life, and academic excellence is to schedule an official campus tour . Led by a current student (our “Student Recruiters”), the 75-minute walking tour provides a great overview of what Auburn has to offer and helps you get more familiar with the layout of our campus. Don’t be surprised if current students say “ War Eagle !” as you pass. It’s what we do as members of the “Auburn Family” to greet each other on campus— and around the world!

Visit Your College

An important part of a campus visit is exploring your academic area of interest. Across all our 12 colleges, there are opportunities to schedule department tours or meetings with a professional staff member. It is important to schedule these meetings or tours before you arrive on campus due to limited availability. During this time with your specific college, you can ask any questions you have about your scholarly interests, explore the different classroom settings, and learn more about the opportunities available in your major.

Tour the Recreation and Wellness Center

Recognized by Men’s Health magazine as one of the “coolest college recreation centers in America,” the Auburn University Recreation and Wellness Center is a must-see during your time on campus. The 240,000 square-foot Recreation and Wellness Center is home to a 1/3-mile inclining track, two 50-foot climbing towers, a bouldering wall, 6 basketball courts, two multi-activity courts, a resort-style pool and hot tub, and an outdoor equipment rental center and bike shop. The facility also provides group fitness classes, access to intramural and club sports, outdoor adventure experiences, personal training and more! Walk-up tours are available for potential students interested in learning more about Auburn University Recreation and Wellness.

Eat at a University Dining Hall

While on campus, take a lunch break and explore where our students eat daily. The Edge at Central Dining is our newest and largest, all-you-care-to-eat facility located in the heart of Auburn’s campus. The Edge has nine different food stations, including one with allergen-sensitive recipes. The dining hall even features products grown on campus through partnerships with the College of Agriculture . If you are curious, check out the menu before your visit. With two floors full of unique options, even the pickiest of eaters will find something to enjoy!

Explore Downtown Auburn

Auburn’s campus meets downtown at the intersection of College Street and Magnolia Avenue. Home to a variety of boutiques, restaurants and more, downtown Auburn offers plenty to visitors and locals alike.  A trip to Auburn, Alabama is not complete without a glass of ice-cold lemonade from Toomer’s Drugs or grabbing a new t-shirt from J&M Bookstore .

There is so much to see on and off campus making it easy to fill up your itinerary for a day exploring Auburn! With the right planning, you can guarantee that you are making the most out of your campus visit. We look forward to welcoming you to “the Loveliest Village on the Plains!”

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Throughout the calendar year, not just during regularly scheduled semesters, Auburn’s Office of University Recruitment provides free guided tours for those aiming to get to know the campus a little more. And, while Auburn campus tours are geared toward prospective students, future Tigers, and visiting family members, they’re entirely free to the general public. Each tour provides a look into the past, as well as a glimpse into the future. There’s no better place to start and finish your Auburn University visit than right here at The Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center , the only on-campus lodging option.

Guided Auburn Campus Tours

Most Auburn campus tours last approximately 75 minutes. This guided walking experience focuses solely on the university’s absorbing history, many long-lasting traditions, and insights into student life. The Office of Recruitment provides three daily Auburn campus tours, Monday through Friday, except on holidays. Highlights on the tour include legendary Samford Hall , Ralph Brown Draughon Library , the Student Center , and nearly a dozen more architectural masterpieces. You’ll be urged to pick up a copy of the latest version of The Auburn Plainsman , the university’s award-winning student newspaper. For those who wish to explore the campus without the aid of a student worker, don’t forget to print out the self-guided tour brochure . Similarly to most student-led Auburn tours, the self-guided audio-based expedition includes stops at Samford, the library, and various picturesque residence halls.

Campus Highlights

Not every one of the ground’s highlights is covered during the guided (or self-guided) Auburn University campus tour. Thus, we typically recommend visiting these five distinct sights during your stay: the Donald E. Davis Arboretum , Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art , Lovelace Hall of Honor , Auburn Arena , and Jordan-Hare Stadium . Most folks also stroll into Toomer’s Drugs for a world-famous lemonade before or after an on-campus Auburn visit. And don’t forget to shop along College Street to purchase some burnt orange and navy blue attire. Remember: during busy seasons, most Auburn campus tours fill up quickly! So, book now.

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Visiting Auburn

The City of Auburn has a unique character that is the result of a combination of influences from the special atmospheres and energies provided by the diversity of its communities. Visiting your student during their time here on campus is a great way to experience the culture and take part a wide variety of events throughout the year.

• Auburn Welcome Magazine The Auburn Welcome magazine contains helpful information for those new to the area including the history, traditions and resources available in the city.
• Campus Map This interactive campus map comes in handy when looking for specific buildings on campus. If you are looking for a particular office, utilize this map to search for the building in which the office is located. You may also download a printable copy by clicking here.
• Campus Tour Undergraduate Admissions provides tours to prospective students and their families.  Advanced scheduling is suggested for holiday and gameday weekends.
• Guest Parking There are several guest lots located around campus to ensure you have parking when visiting campus. All vehicles that park on the Auburn University campus Monday – Friday from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, must display a valid Auburn University parking permit. In order to parking in these areas, you must obtain an appropriate parking pass form the Parking Services office, located at 330 Lem Morison Drive.  For your convenience, a drive-thru window is located on the ground level of the Parking Services office. If you intend to park in the guest lot on the fourth floor of the Stadium Parking Deck, an attendant will give you a pass at the booth located at the base of the fourth floor ramp. If you have a handicap placard or license plate, an Auburn University parking permit is still required to park on the campus. Please note that parking rules and regulations change for special events on campus. There are signs at each of the guest lots that note these restrictions. If you have further questions on where to park when visiting campus, please call the Parking Services Office at (334) 844-4143. Guest parking is available on the fourth level of the Stadium Deck located on Heisman Drive, in the Lowder Lot off of War Eagle Way, in the College Street Lot at the corner of Samford Avenue and College Street, on the first level of the Library Deck, on the second level of the South Quad Deck and in the circle in front of Green Hall at the College of Veterinary Science. Please note that the Stadium Parking Deck has the most designated guest parking spaces. The other locations only have a few spots, and if they are full, you will have to move to a different designated guest parking area.  Click here to view a Guest Parking map.
• Hotels This website allows you to select your visiting dates and find hotels that are available in Auburn or Opelika during that time.
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• Shopping From Downtown Auburn to Village Mall, there are a variety of shopping destinations in the city. Use this guide to find the boutique or bookstore you’re searching for.

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Group Tours

General guidelines:.

• There should be at least 1 chaperone for every 15 students.
• Special Group Tours are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays ONLY.
• We ask that you send in Group Tour requests  at least one month in advance  of the date that you would like to schedule your visit.
• Special Group Tours are geared toward students who are preparing to apply for and attend college. Due to high demand, we are unable to accommodate Group Tours for elementary and middle school students. Please feel free to download our  Self-Guided Walking Tour , which you may use to navigate the campus at your convenience.

Preparing for your Visit:

• Group Tours last about an hour and consist of a walking tour of our campus. Please note that there is a substantial amount of walking during this tour.
• Should there be inclement weather that impedes us from giving your group a walking tour, a virtual walking tour will be provided by our Student Recruiters.

Arriving for your Visit:

• We ask that you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled tour time. Please not that if you arrive more than 15 minutes late for your scheduled tour time, your Group Tour will be cancelled due to limited student and/or staff availability.
• Please send a representative to check in at our front desk in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, which is located in the Quad Center, located at 282 Quad Drive.
• If, on the day of your Group Tour, you find that you are running late or are in need of directions, please call us at 334.844.6425.

Directions and Parking:

• If arriving to campus by bus, you will be able to drop your group off in front of Spidle Hall, located at 265 Mell Street. Our building will be to your left just across the parking lot. Upon confirmation of your visit, a bus parking pass with instructions to parking will be provided.
• If arriving by car or passenger vans, you can park on the 4th floor of the Stadium Parking Garage located at 325 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL. 

Visit the College of Agriculture

Visit campus & ag hill, visit the college campus in person.

The best way to find out whether the College of Agriculture is right for you is to experience it firsthand. During a visit to Auburn and Ag Hill, you can learn more about the college with a special interest session, take a tour of Ag Hill led by Ag Ambassadors on campus, and learn about our many research facilities.

Tour Options

Currently, in-person visits to the College of Agriculture are offered daily except for Wednesdays and weekends. Schedule a visit by clicking below to see available dates and times.

Group tours are available by request. Please email [email protected] to schedule a tour for your group!

Tour Options & Events

The College of Agriculture offers many opportunities for hands-on learning experiences. To learn more about these opportunities, review the information below about touring our state-of-the-art research facilities.

AUBURN EQUESTRIAN CENTER

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Charles c. miller jr. poultry research and education center.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CHARLES C. MILLER JR. POULTRY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CENTER

Rane center rooftop garden.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE RANE CENTER ROOFTOP GARDEN

NOTE: We will not offer tours on dates the university is closed. See registration for availability.

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UNIVERSITY TOUR OPTIONS

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Want to tour the entire Auburn University campus? Campus tours are offered through the university Office of Admissions and Recruitment. The complete campus tour takes about an hour and 45 minutes!

Experience Auburn University’s Virtual Tour

Nothing beats an actual tour, but you can always get a feel for campus exploring Auburn’s campus in a new interactive way! Take the Main Campus Tour in virtual reality by following the link below.

Self-Guided Tour

If you are unable to attend a weekday or Saturday tour, you are more than welcomed to visit our campus on your own. Explore at your own pace, on your own time!

• Register Early . Tours can fill up quickly.
• Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for the weather . Naturally, with a walking tour, you want to be comfortable as you explore. Bring an umbrella as the tour will include an outdoor portion.
• Looking for parking? When you register to tour, you will receive all information and instructions to park.
• Make the most of your visit . Register for tours and research units when available, or set up appointments with other facilities in advance. Let us know how we can help!

Auburn Hospitality & Tourism

When you are on Auburn University’s campus, be sure to visit the iconic Samford Hall , and take a picture in front of the Auburn University sign. Then head to nearby  Toomer’s Corner,  where students gather regularly to celebrate big athletic wins by rolling — yes, with toilet paper — the famous Auburn Oaks trees. Explore downtown and grab lunch or a cold glass of Toomer’s Drugs’ famous lemonade.

• Around campus you will find the sprawling Donald E. Davis Arboretum has a collection of native plants.
• The Jonathan Bell Lovelace Museum documents the university’s athletics history.
• The Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art has changing exhibits ranging from the 18th–21st centuries, to modernism and contemporary.
• South of Auburn is Chewacla State Park with hiking, extreme bike trails and a large lake.
• Southwest of Auburn, the Tuskegee National Forest is home to wild deer with trails for hiking, biking and horses.

There is no shortage of opportunities, be sure to check out the  Auburn & Opelika Tourism Bureau  for ideas. Or better yet get involved and become a professional with Auburn’s Hospitality Management Program .

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Auburn Campus Tours - the Good, the Funny, and the Unexpected

With campus tours running around the clock at Auburn, it's not uncommon to pass by a cheery student recruiter and yell a passionate, "War Eagle!" Many Auburn students admit to this and more, making campus tours much more interesting than they may seem to be from the outside.

Jack Self, junior in business analytics, talks about why he became a student recruiter. 

“I just wanted to give back to Auburn. I had loved it all throughout my freshman year, so to be able to show people that I love it was something that I really wanted to do,” said Self.

However, some tours do not go exactly as planned. Auburn students passing by, young tourists and residents of Auburn all keep the jobs of student recruiters interesting. 

“There was one time I was at Langdon talking about why you shouldn’t step on the seal, and there was some random person that just walked over the seal and yelled, ‘Roll Tide’ and kept walking,” Self said.

Non-Auburn fans do not know how to react when touring Auburn’s campus. 

“One time I was on a tour and this guy came in in all Georgia stuff and after every single thing I said, he compared Auburn to UGA,” said Campbell Morgan, a senior in apparel merchandising.

Sometimes, the situation arises from an overly-curious parent. “There was one mom who asked me basically every single tree we passed by what kind of tree it was,” said Self.

Other times, getting pictures for Instagram is much more important than the tour itself.

 “There was one girl like my second week of going on tours, she took pictures in front of every single building, of her just trying to look as good as she could, even in front of like the Haley Center and the buildings that were under construction,”  said Self.

According to Juan Contreras, a junior in biomedical sciences, his favorite campus tour moment featured a hungry tourist and a nearby McDonalds. 

“I had a golf cart tour one time, and they were insisting on going to McDonalds,” said Contreras.

When asked if the constant "War Eagles" around campus during tours are planned, Self explained that it's mostly by chance. 

“No, they’re never planned. The majority of the time, it’s people that I know, but the best ones are always just like random people that will say "War Eagle" to us, especially when it’s professors that walk by, too," said Self.

There is much more to Auburn campus tours than one can see. A lot of work goes on behind the scenes, and student recruiters serve the school by giving their time and energy to invest in future Auburn students. Student recruiters live out the, “I believe in Auburn and love it,” mentioned in the Creed. Next time a campus tour comes by, help out Auburn's student recruiters by yelling out a "War Eagle!" to welcome in the new additions to the Auburn family.

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Visit the Museum

The Auburn University Museum of Natural History is primarily a research and education museum. Our public display areas are located in the Rouse Life Sciences Building, the Science Center Auditorium Building, in Greene Hall at the Veterinary School, and the Crop Improvement Association Building on South Donahue Drive. These areas are open during working hours Monday through Friday and offer the public a glimpse into our rich and varied holdings. We also provide a variety of other means for the public to visit the museum and view our collections.  More information on how to visit the museum can be found below.

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Public Tours – “First Wednesdays”

Members of the public interested in visiting the museum are encouraged to join us on the first Wednesday of each month for a tour of the museum’s collections.  These tours are open to everyone and admission is free. Please join us and learn about our holdings, current research and discover Alabama’s great biodiversity.  Tours begin at 5:30 p.m.  and last approximately an hour and a half.

If you are planning on attending an upcoming tour, please REGISTER HERE so that we can prepare for your arrival.

Group Tours

Have a group (school group, class, community group, club, etc.) that would like to visit the museum together? We would love to show you around! Group tours are available by appointment and can be tailored to meet your curriculum and/or content needs.  For more information, inquiries or to schedule a group tour, please contact us .

Thanks to all that visited us this past October for Open House 2022. If you missed it, join us next fall for our 2023 AUMNH Open House. Come walk through the museum, interact with museum staff and see our collections. There is something for everyone. From plants to insects, sponges to fish, frogs to fossils. Explore the vast biodiversity that makes up our great state Alabama. More details will be made available in the Fall or 2023.

Outreach Opportunities

Can’t make it to the museum? Let the AUMNH come to you!  The AUMNH outreach and education department has a limited number of time slots available for offsite education programs. Contact us for inquiries and more information.

How to get to the AUMNH

The museum is located in the Biodiversity Learning Center (BLC), which is attached to M. White Smith Hall, on the campus of Auburn University. The museum is located just north of W Samford Ave. between S College Dr. and Mell St. Click on the map below for driving instructions.

Where do I park?

Parking at Auburn University is managed by Parking Services and all visitors to the university must follow all parking rules and regulations.

Before 5:30 p.m.

Visitors parking on campus during working hours, must acquire a temporary parking pass from Parking Services and then park in designated visitor parking spaces.  Parking passes can be acquired at the South side parking deck (off of Lem Morrison Dr.) utilizing their drive through window. The closest visitor parking spaces to the museum can be found in the South College Lot (located on the SE corner of W Samford Ave. and S College Dr.) and in the Library parking garage (north of Roosevelt Dr. between Mell St. and S College Dr.). A map of the university parking areas can be found here .

  After 5:30 p.m.

Visitors parking on campus after working hours can park in any lot excluding spaces that are marked reserved or otherwise specially designated.  There are parking spaces located in the lot directly adjacent to the museum as well as in the parking lot just north of Upchurch Hall (labeled Animal Science on the campus parking map ).

For additional information on visiting the museum and education and outreach opportunities please contact Michelle Simpson, our Education/Outreach coordinator. Email: Michelle Simpson Phone: (334) 844-4132

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Auburn to open applications for summer, fall 2023 on Aug. 1

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After receiving another record number of applicants for this fall, Auburn University will open its application season for next year’s summer and fall semesters on Aug. 1.

Applications can be submitted at that time  online  or through the Common App system—a powerful, online college application platform that serves more than 3 million applicants, teachers, counselors and advisors throughout the nation and world.

The application season comes amid another year of record applicants for the upcoming fall semester. For this fall, Auburn received more than 50,000 freshman and transfer applications—a record increase of more than 67% compared to the previous two fall semesters—with more than 31,153 applying through the Common App.

“It is exciting to see how many students are demonstrating a strong interest in joining the Auburn Family,” said Joffery Gaymon, Auburn’s vice president for enrollment. “As we focus on efforts of greater access to underserved areas, we are working hard to build connections and further grow our applicant numbers.”

For summer and fall 2023 semesters, Auburn is continuing to extend some modifications to its existing admissions procedures in light of standardized testing sites remaining limited amid the ongoing global COVID-19 pandemic. Students who were able to take a standardized test can use their scores for the admissions process as in years past. Applicants with at least a 3.6 grade-point average who were unable to test will be reviewed holistically through Auburn’s test-optional pathway.

Any valedictorian or salutatorian from an accredited Alabama high school with 50 or more graduates will also qualify for admission. Auburn selects its freshman class through an evaluation that includes a holistic review of the student’s academic performance. First-year students accepted for admission by   mid-January   receive automatic consideration. A scholarship application is not required.

To apply to Auburn for any of the 2023 semesters, go  here . Information about in-person and virtual campus tours—including academic department visits and tours of housing and Auburn’s Recreation and Wellness Center—can be found  here.

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Residence hall tours are available Monday through Friday, except on University holidays, finals week, and during break periods.

Spring Housing Tours are currently happening and will go until April 26th, 2024. In addition to weekends, tours will not be available on University holidays, finals week, and during break periods. 

In-Person tours of the Quad and South Donahue are unavailable for the 2023-2024 academic year. Once we are able to resume in-person tours for these communities, we will update our website and social media platforms.

Please visit our virtual housing tour page if you would like to see the residence halls and cannot make it to campus. Feel free to email us if you have any questions!

If you would like to inquire about having a housing representative present at your recruitment event or speak to your group about housing, please email  [email protected] .

The Village

Village residence hall tours meet in front of Matthews Hall at 12:00 p.m. Tours last approximately 20 minutes.

*Disclaimer: Our showroom for 2023-2024 is a single occupancy suite . This setup is not your typical suite in the Village which is a quad occupancy suite (i.e., 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a common area). 

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191 College tours depart at 3:00 p.m. from the 191 College lobby. Tours last approximately 20 minutes.

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In-person residence hall tours for the Quad are not available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Once we are able to resume in-person tours for this community, we will update our website and social media platforms.

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In-person residence hall tours for South Donahue are not available for the 2023-2024 academic year. Once we are able to resume in-person tours for this community, we will update our website and social media platforms.

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Small Town, Big Experience.

There’s something very special about this place..

You’ll sense it when you stand under the oaks at Toomer’s Corner. You’ll feel it when you’re greeted by your future classmates on the red brick sidewalks that snake through campus. You’ll know it when you hear “War Eagle” shouted across Samford Lawn.

Your campus visit to Auburn will feel both familiar and exciting: like coming home again for the first time.

Scheduling a Campus Visit

What to expect from your campus tour..

We start with a 30-minute information session, where you’ll learn about:

• Academic offerings at Auburn
• The admissions process
• Scholarships
• The Auburn community

Next, a 75-minute walking tour, led by a Student Recruiter, will focus on Auburn’s history, tradition, and student life. Don’t be surprised if current students say “hey” or “War Eagle!” as you pass. It’s in our DNA to be welcoming to all who visit campus.   

Campus Tours Important Information

• Registration is required for all campus tours
• Do not make flight reservations until after your campus tour registration is confirmed
• Self-Guided Tour Brochures will be available for walkups with no reservation

Housing tours are not a part of the general campus tour. You can register for a housing tour via this link: https://universityhousing.auburn.edu/communities/tours/

Guest Parking

Parking for Campus Tours:  

Guests must park on the Top Level Only of the  Stadium Parking Deck , in the designated Visitor Spaces, facing the stadium (Brown Signs).  Parking in any other space, or level, or any other area on campus may result in a parking ticket. No permit is required. Please allow ten minutes extra to your travel time to park and walk over to the Quad Center where your campus tour will begin.

Register for a Housing Tour

Registration is not required for housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. 

Schedule an Academic Visit

Before you get to campus for your visit, schedule time to meet with someone from your academic area. During the meeting you can ask any questions you have about your scholarly interests and learn more about the opportunities available in your major. 

Recreation and Wellness Center Tours

Walk-in Tours are available at the Recreation and Wellness Center between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m., Monday through Friday.

If you should have any questions about the Recreation and Wellness Center, please contact our office at  [email protected]  or at (334) 844-0025.

If you are unable to participate in a student-led campus tour, you may enjoy a virtual tour at any time. It provides a 360-degree view and an audio description of select areas on campus. 

Find the college or school which holds your major .

If you can’t make it during weekly and Saturday visit tour times, self-guided tours enable you to explore Auburn on your own schedule and at your own pace.

Be sure to bring a self-guided tour brochure (which includes a campus map, the best spots for photo ops and student traditions), and don’t hesitate to ask anyone on campus for help getting around.

We have limited availability for Group Tours. If you are interested, please follow this link to access guidelines for Group Tours and available dates for this semester.

Registration is required for all housing tours, but the extra effort is worth it. To learn more about housing and register for a housing tour, click on the Residence Hall Tours to fill out your information. If you have additional questions about on-campus housing, please contact our office at  (334) 844-4580  or email  [email protected] .

Weekday Tour Parking

Guest parking is on top level of the  Stadium Parking Deck  only. Parking in any other location on campus may result in a parking ticket.

Stadium Parking Deck Address: 350 Duncan Drive, Auburn, AL 36849

When planning your visit please allow at least 20 minutes to park your vehicle, walk to the Quad Center and check-in at the front desk.

Below is a map of the walking path from the Stadium Parking Deck to the Quad Center for your information. Follow the Campus Tour signs from the Stadium Deck to the Quad Center.

Find Your Building – Interactive Campus Map Campus buildings can easily be located by using Auburn University’s Interactive Campus Map .

Guests With Disabilities Guests with disabilities will need a “University Parking Pass” in addition to your handicap parking tag in order to utilize on-campus handicap parking. To obtain your parking pass, please go to the South Quad Parking Deck to pick up your parking tag. There is a drive-through window you can use to pick up your pass. Please contact Parking Services if you should need more information at (334) 844-4143.

ADA Entrance for the Quad Center The ADA entrance is located on the first floor of the Quad Center . Please take the elevator to the second floor then turn left and follow the hallway around until you reach the front desk of the lobby. Parking Services If you have further questions about parking on campus, please contact Parking Services at (334) 844-4143, Monday-Friday from 7:15 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.

Travel Information

Nearby airports.

If you have plans to fly to Auburn, we would recommend either the  Birmingham International Airport  (Birmingham, AL) or the  Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport  (Atlanta, GA). Driving time from either airport is approximately 2 hours.

Note: There is a one hour time change (Eastern Time to Central Time) when driving across the Georgia-Alabama state line.

Staying at the Auburn Family Hotels

As the first and only AAA Five Diamond hotel in Alabama, this teaching hotel provides unique opportunities for not only those who visit us but also those in our community. When you stay at The Laurel Hotel & Spa, you’re helping the next generation of hoteliers, restaurateurs, and chefs studying at the Horst Schulze School of Hospitality Management at Auburn University to become better and brighter.

Join us in a community rich in history and steeped in natural charm at The Hotel at Auburn University & Dixon Conference Center located in downtown Auburn, Alabama. Front door to Auburn University, our AAA Four Diamond hotel is proud to be part of the Auburn Family!

Additional hotel information is also available at  www.aotourism.com .

No one tells the Auburn story better than our students, and the student recruiters do just that. Selected through a rigorous interview process, these student representatives are both knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The recruiters lead walking tours of the Auburn campus four times daily and are ready to provide a student's point of view of what makes Auburn a truly special place.

10 Things To Do When You Visit Auburn

The clock tower at Samford Hall plays the fight song at noon each day!

Check out the latest issue of the campus newspaper, The Auburn Plainsman.

Enjoy the Davis Arboretum on campus or go biking at Chewacla State Park or hiking at Kreher Preserve and Nature Center.

Enjoy a lemonade at Toomer’s Drugstore downtown.

Buy some school spirit at the Auburn University Bookstore.

Visit the building where your major is located.

Ask current students about life at Auburn.

Discover our Auburn athletics history by visiting the Jonathan B. Lovelace Museum & Hall of Honor in the Auburn Arena.

Visit the library to check out the resources and study lounges.

See the collections at the Jule Collins Smith Museum of Fine Art.

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