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Academics

Tucked away in Montgomery, Alabama, you’ll find the “often quiet and calm” Auburn University at Montgomery. AUM has “degree plans for pretty much everything, no matter what job you’re looking for,” with students particularly praising the nursing, business, and education programs. Add to that “campus resources [that] are top-notch,” a “student to teacher ratio [that] is superb,” and professors who “truly care for your success and will help you in any way,” and you’ve got an academic experience that students fawn over. Plus, those professors are also “engaging [and] knowledgeable,” and show they “want to get to know their students,” offering “good instruction as well as career guidance.” The coursework they assign is “rigorous and challenging,” but students find it all “makes for a good learning environment.” Simply put, according to one, the faculty is “one of the best parts of AUM.” There are a few who cite underwhelming experiences with their instructors, but overall “they don’t teach … just for the paycheck—they care.”

Student Body

With “a lot of people of different ages and backgrounds,” AUM feels like “a huge melting pot” with “many religions, cultures, [and] races.” And students describe it as “one of the gems of the South in that it is much more diverse than many other places in the area.” But regardless of any differences, AUM’s is a “close knit campus” where everyone “feels almost like a family.” While some report that their peers “keep to themselves or their groups,” the majority find those on campus to be “respectful, helpful, and eager to learn.” Still, even with those who place “a greater focus on learning than socializing,” it’s “easy to find someone to talk to get help or ask questions about your classes.” In fact, “students help each other almost as much as the professors.” Overall, it’s agreed that this is “a very welcoming atmosphere.”

Campus Life

Attending classes and studying with fellow classmates may be the main focus at AUM, but “there is active involvement in student affairs.” Popular events include those hosted by the international student group and occasionally “the counseling center will have therapy painting or the library will host a haunted house.” Also note that while Greek life is present on campus, involvement wanes due to the high commuter population. Other nightlife options include off-campus parties or going downtown to bars—and students even sometimes attend events at Montgomery’s large public university. But this is not a party school; as one student puts it, “You go to [AUM] with your eyes on the prize, ready to work and get your degree.” Well, maybe there’s one eagerly embraced distraction: “sporting events bring everyone together.”

Contact & Visit

Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Amanda Brasington
Campus Tour Coordinator

Address
P.O. Box 244023
Montgomery, AL 36124

Phone
334-244-3615

Email
abrasing@aum.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Wellness Center
Warhawk Academic Success Center
Taylor Center/Student Union
Warhawk Alley Lounge
Library

Most Popular Places Off Campus
Rosa Parks Museum
Alabama Shakespeare Festival
F. Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald Museum
Montgomery Biscuits Baseball
Shoppes at Eastchase

Campus Tours

Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Monday - Friday at 10 AM and 2 PM, Saturdays 9-11 AM
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
No

Information Sessions
Available

Times
By appointment

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year

Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly

Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit
http://www.aumathletics.com/

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round

Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available

Limitations
AUM offers Summer Boot Camps in a few academic areas

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
AUM Warhawk Transit; Montgomery Area Transit (bus), taxi, Montgomery Regional Airport (17 miles)

Driving Instructions to Campus
Travel I-85 north. Exit 9 and Turn right onto ramp. Turn left onto Taylor Road. Second traffic light turn left on to campus.

Local Accommodations
Holiday Inn Express, Hilton Gardens, Country Inn & Suites, Hampton Inn & Suites, Homewood Suites, Comfort Inn, Spring Hill Suites, Candlewood Suites, Microtel Inn, Drury Hotel, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn

Admissions

Applicants: 5,941
Acceptance Rate: 93%
Average HS GPA: 3.35






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