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Popular Places to Chill

  • Haley Center/Concourse
  • Ralph Brown Draughon Library
  • The New Student Center
  • The Quad

Student Centers

  • New Student Center

Campus Size

  • 1,840 acres

Libraries

  • Charles Allen Cary Veterinary Medical Library
  • Library of Architecture, Design, and Construction
  • Ralph Brown Draughon Library

Athletic Centers

  • Student Activities Center

College Prowler Take

Auburn University knows what it has to do to make the campus a pleasant place for students and faculty to attend. The campus is under constant revision. While that often means that a lot of construction is going on, students feel that it’s worth it.

Most students rave about the facilities on campus, especially the athletic facilities. Some may feel that too much attention is being focused on the athletic facilities in Auburn. Auburn University is definitely dedicated to its varsity sports, so that is something to keep in mind. However, work is also being done to update a lot of the older, run-down buildings on campus so that the students can have a better place to learn.

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Students Speak Out

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AUASb says:

Auburn University 2015

Education

The library is really big and has...

The library is really big and has any book you could ever imagine wanting. There's plenty of space to study and meet up with groups for classes. The student center is new, very nice, and spacious. The athletic facilities are also pretty nice.

Facilities: March 12, 2009
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AUGE says:

Auburn University 2013

Other

The library is big but could be...

The library is big but could be better. It's just one big social gathering there—if you really need to study, try going to a coffee shop downtown instead!

Facilities: March 10, 2009
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AUKH5 says:

Auburn University 2014

Psychology

All the facilities on Auburn's...

All the facilities on Auburn's campus are suitable for their purposes. Some building could use some work, but there is always construction going on so I am sure these buildings will get a face-lift in time.

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Anonymous says:

The facilities on campus are very...

The facilities on campus are very nice. The computers are modern, and all the athletic facilities are easy to access and clean.

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Anonymous says:

The facilities are definitely...

The facilities are definitely improving. Most of the buildings are older, but they are taking every necessary step to fix them up.

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Facts

What To Do on Campus

Go to a sporting event—Football is huge at Auburn, and every weekend during fall semester focuses on Saturdays in Jordan-Hare Stadium. Auburn students are known for their spirit and support of athletics. Baseball and basketball are also very popular. See a play—Auburn has an excellent theatre program. A variety of plays and musicals are presented throughout fall and spring semesters, and prices are usually discounted for students. Performances are held at the Telfair-Peet Theatre, which is located across from the Hill Dormitories. Work Out—Auburn students are a fit bunch! The Student Activities Center boasts various weight and cardio rooms, basketball and volleyball courts, an aquatics center, and exercise rooms to take classes such as yoga and Pilates. Auburn is also a beautiful campus to run or jog through. A new state-of-the-art recreation center is under construction and will be available for student use during the 2011-2012 school year. Enjoy the weather—Auburn students frequently take advantage of the nice Alabama weather. Fancy a little competitiveness? Play some Frisbee in the Quad or a pick-up soccer game on the Intramural Fields. Want to relax? Take a walk in the Arboretum or down to Toomer’s Corner for some famous lemonade.

Favorite Things To Do

Auburn is very laid-back and students can usually be seen hanging out with friends or studying around campus. There is always a campus event going on—whether it’s a sports game or something put on by one of various campus organizations. Students also frequent the game room in the New Student Center, the Quad to play Frisbee or flag football, and the Intramural Fields or Student Act to work out.

Bowling on Campus

  • No

Movie Theater on Campus

  • There is no movie theatre on campus, but many student organizations will host free movies on campus in the New Student Center or outdoors on Cater Lawn.

Bar on Campus

  • None

Coffeehouse on Campus

  • None, but there are several coffee stands around campus.

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