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The University Honors College

The University Honors College at Auburn is part of a long tradition. Samford Swarthmore College established the first honors program in this country in 1922, using as its model the Oxford tutorial system, in which small classes of students and faculty studied the Greek and Latin classics. Other models for honors programs and classes include the Socratic dialogues, the German seminars, and the European guild system. 

Drawing on these traditions, the University Honors College offers qualified StepsAuburn students a unique academic experience, designed to provide many of the advantages of a small college in the midst of the many diverse opportunities available at a large university. It is designed for students capable of academic excellence. The program selects 200 entering freshmen each year, who may be enrolled in any College or School of the University which has undergraduate programs or offerings. Students already enrolled at Auburn can also qualify for the Honors College. 

TheLibrary Honors Office is located on the third floor of the Ralph B. Draughon Library, housing the offices for the director, assistant director and secretary. The Honors Residence Halls - Broun, Harper, Teague, and Little - are located in the upper quad. They provide a place for students to live, learn, and relax together. Computers are available in the Honors Student Center in the basement of Broun Hall.