What you should know prior to and during your visit to the Plains…
War Eagle! My name is Josh Huggins and I serve as the Assistant Director of Campus Visit and Events here at Auburn University. We are so excited that you and your family have decided to visit our beautiful campus and we cannot wait for you to see all Auburn has to offer you!
The college search process can be quite daunting if you let it, and we sincerely hope that search will end with us! I vividly remember my campus tour like it was yesterday. Perhaps it was the brisk 19 degree temperatures and 15 mph winds, but all things aside, after my campus tour, I knew I had found my new home for the next four years. Little did I know that it would become my home for much longer!
If you are able to experience all of the things listed below, I am convinced that you will fall in love with Auburn as quickly as I did. Through this post, I will share tips of what to do prior to your visit and things to do while on the Plains!
What to do prior to your visit:
- Schedule a Campus Tour through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
- Find a hotel close to campus…I highly recommend the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center! They are conveniently located right across the street from our campus and walking distance to downtown with full access to campus life.
- Reach out to your College/School of interest and schedule a meeting to learn more about your intended major.
- Schedule a meeting with your Admissions Advisor while you are on campus!
- Make reservations at one of our local restaurants and experience true Auburn cuisine. I recommend looking into Acre, The Hound, or Hamilton’s for the true local experience!
- Keep in mind…Auburn is in Central Time. We are located just under 2 hours from the Atlanta airport and as soon as you enter into Alabama you are going to gain an hour. But keep in mind, you will lose that hour when heading back into Georgia if your visit requires flying.
By scheduling your Campus Tour, meeting with the college/school of interest, and meeting with your Admissions Advisor, you are bound to gain all of the knowledge you need about our campus, your intended major, and the entire admissions process. By staying at a hotel close by, you set yourself up for a great experience around campus and our downtown area without having to ever move your car! Finally, eating at one of our local dives will give you insight into the delicious food our quaint village has to offer!
What to do during your visit:
- Walk around campus during a sunset! I am convinced that Auburn offers the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen.
- Make your way to Toomer’s Corner in historic downtown Auburn and get some of their famous lemonade…I recommend the strawberry lemonade!
- Take a tour of the Recreation and Wellness Center. The use of this facility is paid for through student fees and is a great opportunity for students to get their mind off of their studies!
- Take a family picture in front of the iconic Auburn sign on Samford Lawn. Don’t be afraid to ask someone walking by to take a picture for you! You will quickly find that Auburn has the friendliest students and residents and makes our campus feel like “home” no matter where you may be from.
- Eat at Momma Goldberg’s Deli (Momma G’s) on Magnolia Avenue. They steam all of their sandwiches and “nachos” which consists of a bag of nacho cheese Doritos and pepper jack cheese melted on top…don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!
- Take pictures of everything you have seen. If you are visiting multiple schools, it will be to your advantage to be able to look back on your visit and compare pictures and truly remember each experience!
We are truly looking forward to your visit to campus and hope you find your new home away from home.
Safe travels and War Eagle!
Best,
Josh