Auburn University

Auburn University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Auburn University has the Student Government Association. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government Association than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Auburn University include University Program Council, IMPACT (volunteer opportunities), International Student Organization and student media (AU Plainsman newspaper, WEGL radio, Glomerata yearbook, Eagle Eye television, AU Circle literary journal).

Auburn University students' favorite campus traditions are Hey Day, UPC Concert and BIG Event.

Auburn University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Auburn University.

Auburn University offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most Auburn University students live off campus. In 2023, 18% of undergrads at Auburn University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 82% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Auburn University. There are 4,495 spots available in on-campus housing for all 25,512 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 4,462 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 80% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Auburn University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Auburn University Athletics

At Auburn University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Auburn University:

Safety at Auburn University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Auburn University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Auburn University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

Auburn University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Auburn University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Auburn University, take Interstate 85 to Auburn, AL. If you need to fly, book your flight to Columbus Metropolitan airport.

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