The First 56 at Auburn University will run from August 12th through October 6th, 2024, and is THE BEST way to get connected to the University and your fellow classmates! Organized by the University Program Council, the First 56 is eight weeks of special programming, events, and initiatives to promote student engagement, healthy decision-making, and academic achievement.
Throughout these eight weeks, there are over 400 events that students can choose from as simple as Class Tours & Kona Ice and as extravagant as an on-campus concert featuring The Driver Era. Attending these events is no additional cost to Auburn students and they can attend as many or as few events as they wish.
A fan favorite event during the First 56 was Waffles with Woodard. At this event, students are able to get a free waffle from the infamous Waffle House Food Truck from Senior Vice President for Student Affairs, Dr. Bobby Woodard.
Convocation 2024 is Sunday, August 18th, in Jordan-Hare Stadium, which is the night before the first day of classes. Convocation is basically a big pep rally in our football stadium, and an official welcome into the Auburn Family! Various Auburn traditions, including watching the band run out on the field, seeing the eagle fly, and singing the fight song & alma mater, will be celebrated on this special night.
If you are interested in seeing the complete list of events, visit the AU Involve website!