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Honors College FAQs

  1. Why should I join the AU Honors College?

    2. The Honors College offers students capable of academic excellence a unique experience, designed to provide many of the advantages of a small college in the midst of the opportunities available at a large research university.

  2. What are some of the advantages of Honors College membership?

    3. Advantages include classes taught in small sections designed to provide dialogue and interaction between students and faculty. All sections are taught by experienced professorial faculty.

    After the initial summer registration, students receive priority at registration to facilitate enrollment in the Honors Core courses needed to complete the program.

    Students are eligible to live in the Honors Residence Halls in the center of the campus. The Honors Student Center in the basement of Broun Residence Hall offers study areas and access to computers.

    Summer Orientation sessions introduce entering freshmen to faculty and fellow Honors students.

    The Mentor Program, organized by upper-class Honors students, assistants new students as they adjust to university life.

    Students are provided assistance in applying for prestigious scholarships and are eligible for Honors Scholarships, which are based on academic excellence, progress in the Honors Junior and Senior Program, and involvement in Honors, the University, and the community.

  3. What are the requirements for membership in the Honors College?

    4. Entering freshmen and currently enrolled students who demonstrate the potential for academic excellence are eligible for admission. These students may be enrolled in any College or School of the University that has undergraduate programs. Selection of approximately 230 incoming freshmen is based on ACT/SAT scores (29/1280 minimum), high school grade point average (3.5 minimum), and a record of leadership and service. Students already enrolled at Auburn who have a 3.4 unadjusted GPA may also be considered for admission.

  4. What are the deadlines for applying?

    5. Applications from entering freshmen should be postmarked by January 5, 2007.

  5. How do I apply?

    6. Applications will be mailed to students who are accepted by Auburn University by December 1, 2007 and who meet the minimal requirements for Honors College membership.

  6. Does it cost more to be in the Honors College?

    7. No.

  7. What will Honors membership do for me?

    8. Participation in the Honors College exposes students to a wider range of intellectual and academic experiences, gives students the opportunity to form lasting friendships with other students committed to academic excellence, and promotes more rewarding interaction between students and teachers. As a result of their special college experiences, Honors students have a distinct advantage in their future pursuits, whether they go on to graduate or professional school, or go directly into their chosen professions.

  8. How do I get into the Honors Residence Halls?

    9. Spaces are limited in the Honor Residence Halls and are filled on a first-come first-served basis. Requests for Honors housing must be made to the office of Housing and Residence Life website at https://fp.auburn.edu/housing/apply.asp, and should be made early, since all spaces are filled by January, if not sooner.

  9. Do I have to live in an Honors Residence Hall?

    10. While Honors College students are not required to live in Honors housing, all Honors students are eligible to live in one of the Honors residence halls. The Halls surround the Upper Quad in the center of the campus and many students find the experience very rewarding.

  10. What type of social activities can I expect in the Honors College?

    11. The Honors Congress, the student organization of Honors College, plans various social events throughout the year. Activities range from tailgating on the Quad for the LSU football game to participating in the semi-formal Casino Night at Greystone Mansion.

  11. Will I have an Honors Advisor?

    12. In addition to your academic advisor in your major, the Honors College offers additional advising support.

  12. I have AP credits. Will these be accepted by the Honors College?

    13. Students may earn course credits through Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and ACT/SAT scores.

  13. How does the Honors Junior Program fit with my major?

    14. The Junior Honors Curriculum has been developed to provide Honors students an opportunity for broad enriching educational experiences based on Auburn’s Core Curriculum. Honors students choose 24 hours of Honors Core classes to replace regular required Core classes. The Junior Curriculum does not add additional hours to the student’s major.

  14. Is there a grade-point requirement to stay in Honors?

    15. In order to remain a member in good-standing, each freshman must maintain a cumulative 3.0 unadjusted GPA, and sophomores, juniors, and seniors must maintain a cumulative 3.2 unadjusted GPA. A student whose GPA falls below the minimum is given one semester to correct the deficiency.

  15. What is the Honors Thesis?

    16. The thesis is a documented research monograph, typically 30-100 pages long. The student plans and implements, with the guidance of a major professor, a program of thorough research, analysis, and writing. Bound copies of the work are housed in the Ralph Brown Draughon Library.

  16. What opportunities will I have to study abroad?

    17. The Honors College supports the Auburn Abroad Office, which offers two types of travel options. The AU Faculty-Led and Exchange Program offers 45 study abroad programs in 24 countries, and the Affiliate Program offers students the opportunity to participate in programs administered by other accredited universities.

  17. What if I am a transfer student?

    18. Transfer students who have a 3.4 unadjusted GPA may be considered for admission to the Honors College on a case-by-case basis.