WELCOME

Auburn University welcomes you to our institution, community and state. As Alabama's 1872 Public Land Grant University, Auburn plays a unique role in Alabama higher education by embracing and enhancing instruction, research and extension. In fulfillment of its mission, Auburn, during its 143-year history, has developed into a premier comprehensive University, offering outstanding, economically accessible instruction while also conducting research in an ever-expanding array of disciplines and reaching a growing number of students from Alabama and around the world.

Auburn strives for excellence in all its activities and represents a major resource in the state's economic, social and cultural development. In recognition of obligations to society; instruction, research and extension programs are sensitive to national and global concerns. As Auburn students and researchers, you are a primary and valuable resource for helping Auburn University realize its mission and goals.  We, therefore, welcome you to our community. It is our most sincere desire that throughout your program, you will contribute to diversity of academic thought, languages and cultures.

Again a very hearty WELCOME to Auburn!