🎓 Auburn University Freshman Housing Guide

Freshman year at Auburn University — which dorms are open, what to look for, and how to pick well.

Picking a dorm as an incoming first-year is the one housing decision where the social side matters as much as the structural side. This guide highlights Auburn University dorms open to freshmen, plus what to watch for: where the freshman-heavy halls are, which buildings have AC, and how the dorm style (corridor vs. suite vs. apartment) shapes your first-year experience.

💡 Freshman-year dorm tips:

Freshman year is when proximity-based friendships happen — corridor-style halls (everyone shares a long hallway) tend to socialize more than suite-style.
Prefer dorms close to a dining hall on your meal plan — you'll eat there 2-3 times a day.
AC matters most in the first 6 weeks of the fall semester (often 80°F+) and the last 4 weeks of spring. Hall fans only carry you so far.
Quiet floors exist at most schools and are usually opt-in. Worth knowing about if you're a light sleeper — see your housing portal for the toggle.

🏛 Freshman-Only Dorms at Auburn University

These 4 dorms are reserved exclusively for first-year students.

Dorm	Overall ★	Style	Bath	Features
Duncan Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC
Harper Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC
Hill Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC
Richardson Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC

📋 Mixed-Class Dorms Open to Freshmans

61 dorms are open to first-years plus other class years. Sorted by student rating.

Dorm	Overall ★	Style	Bath	Features
Alpha Chi Omega (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Delta Pi (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Gamma Delta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Gamma Rho (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Omicron Pi (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Tau Omega (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Alpha Xi Delta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Aubie Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Beta Theta Pi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Boyd Hall (The Hill)	—	Corridor	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Broun Hall (The Hill)	—	Corridor	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Cambridge Hall	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Chi Omega (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Chi Phi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Chi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Delta Delta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Gamma (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Sigma Phi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Tau Delta (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Delta Zeta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Durr Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC
Eagle Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
FarmHouse (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Foundations of Excellence Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC 🛗 Elevator
Gamma Phi Beta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Hollifield Hall	—	Corridor	Communal	❄️ AC
Honors Residential College	—	Special Interest	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Kappa Alpha Order (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Kappa Alpha Theta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Kappa Delta (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Kappa Kappa Gamma (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Kappa Sigma (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Lambda Chi Alpha (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Phi Delta Theta (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Phi Gamma Delta (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Phi Kappa Tau (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Phi Mu (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Pi Beta Phi (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Pi Kappa Alpha (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Pi Kappa Phi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Plainsman Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Plainsman Park Apartments	—	Apartment	Private	❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
Quad Center	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC 🛗 Elevator
Sasnett Hall (The Hill)	—	Corridor	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Alpha Epsilon (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Chi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Kappa (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Nu (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Phi Epsilon (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Sigma Pi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
South Donahue Residence Hall	—	Apartment	Private	❄️ AC
Spirit Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Tau Kappa Epsilon (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Teague Hall (The Hill)	—	Corridor	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Theta Chi (Greek Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Tiger Court	—	Apartment	Private	❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen 🛗 Elevator
Tiger Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
University Village Apartments	—	Apartment	Private	❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
Village Dorms	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC 🍳 Kitchen
War Eagle Hall (The Village)	—	Suite	Semi-Private	❄️ AC
Zeta Tau Alpha (Sorority Row)	—	House	Semi-Private	❄️ AC

❓ Freshman Year Housing FAQ

Where do most freshmen live at Auburn University?

Auburn University freshmen are housed across the dorms listed below. Some schools centralize first-years on a specific quad or campus zone; others mix freshmen into all halls. The dorms section on this page reflects current inventory open to first-years — sort by review count to see where current students are reviewing the most.

Should I pick a corridor-style or suite-style dorm as a freshman?

Corridor-style halls (a long hallway with rooms opening off it, shared bathrooms) tend to drive more cross-room socializing — often the best fit for first-years who don't know anyone yet. Suite-style is quieter and more private but you may end up only knowing your suitemates.

Do freshman dorms at Auburn University have AC?

It varies by building. Use the "❄️ Has AC" amenity filter linked at the bottom of this page to see only AC-equipped dorms at Auburn University.

Can I request a single room as a freshman?

Most colleges discourage singles for first-years (the social benefit of a roommate matters more in year one than in year four). Some schools allow medical singles or honors-program singles. Check your college's housing portal for current first-year single availability.

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