Advice for Planning an Auburn University Tour

Congrats! You are embarking on one of the best parts of the college admissions process: college visits. Chartered in 1856, Auburn University is located in Auburn, Alabama, and has developed rapidly over time. As you try to find the right fit academically and socially, we compiled tips and tricks to make the most of your visit. Check out our Collegiate Hotel college visit checklist and insider CoHo tips:

Talk to the Experts

Take advantage of Auburn University’s Admissions Office tours and hear the first-hand scoop from current students. They will candidly share what they love about Auburn and the lessons they have learned. Come prepared with questions to ask.

CoHo Tip: Take the extra time to go on student housing and recreation center tours. Seeing an actual dorm room helps, and the Rec Center will knock your socks off. Auburn Housing also offers virtual residence hall tours if you want to preview options before you arrive.

Dress Comfortably

Auburn is a walking campus, so dress comfortably and plan for Alabama weather. If you visit anytime from May through October, it can get hot. Check the forecast, wear comfortable shoes, and pack water.

CoHo Tip: If you’re staying at The Collegiate Hotel, you are only steps away from the Admissions area and downtown. We also offer guests complimentary golf cart shuttle rides to campus and around town.

Venture Out on Your Own

Official university tours are helpful, but you should also explore on your own. Walk through areas that match your major, peek into student study spots, and check out dining halls and on-campus options. Prospective students will not be shunned for eating with their parents. Plus, they are buying, so enjoy the free food and company.

CoHo Tip: Want an easy dining win near campus? Use Auburn Dining’s live locations and menus to check what is open that day. Another CoHo favorite is Hey Day Market, just across the street from the hotel. It’s a multi-concept food hall with campus and community at the center.

Visit Downtown Auburn

Visit downtown Auburn. Stock up on Auburn gear, shop the latest styles, then satisfy your sweet tooth with popcorn, donuts, or Toomer’s lemonade.

Do All the Things That Make Auburn, Auburn

Auburn people love Auburn. We wear the school colors and logos religiously and avoid red at all costs. Immerse yourself in Auburn traditions: get lemonade at Toomer’s Drugs, greet people with a warm War Eagle, eat at Niffer’s, and roll Toomer’s Corner if you’re in town for an athletic victory. There is no better way to “try on” Auburn than by embracing the Auburn spirit.

Auburn University College Tour Tips: Virtual, In Person, or Both

If you want to plan your day before you arrive, start online. Auburn Admissions offers virtual visit resources, including a 360 campus tour, so you can map out the stops that matter most to you.

CoHo Tip: Pair the virtual campus tour with Auburn Housing’s virtual residence hall tours. That way, you can preview dorm layouts before you step on campus.

Where to Stay for Your Auburn University Tour and Free Golf Cart Tour

If you’re planning an Auburn University tour, staying downtown makes the day easier. The Collegiate Hotel sits across from campus, so you’re close to Admissions, dining, and the spots you will want to revisit after the official tour. Then, make the most of your visit with a complimentary golf cart tour for an informal student perspective of Auburn life. Our student guides can personalize a 45-minute ride to the on and off-campus locations you care about most.