The fall semester is traditionally a time when the Admissions Advisors in our office gear up and start heading out to areas all across the US to attend college fairs, visit your high schools and meet with prospective students one-on-one. We gather up our new Auburn material to hand out, pack our travel bags and personal suitcases, get our rental cars and hit the road!
Obviously, 2020 has thrown a wrench into everyone’s lives. The school year didn’t finish in the normal way we thought it would, summer trips may have been cancelled and this new school year has begun and it looks a little different too! Over the past few months, one thing our admissions team has done well is to learn how to be flexible and adapt to this new way of life. So, while our physical travel may be postponed until Spring 2021, we’re ready to hit the road virtually this Fall!
Our Admissions Advisors will be packing their virtual travel bags full with things like general information about Auburn and our undergraduate degree programs, to helpful information about the admissions and scholarship updates for the Fall 2021 application cycle. They’ll be hosting virtual visits to high schools in their territories, attending virtual college fairs (both state sponsored fairs and national college fairs) and sitting on college panels, just to name a few!
So, make sure to search out these opportunities and connect with your Auburn Admissions Advisor this fall! We look forward to the day when we can meet you in person, but for the moment we’re excited to meet you on Zoom!
Okay, you’ve done it! You have made the decision and Auburn University is where you’ll be attending college for the next four years. Congratulations!
Now, you’re starting to think about the fall semester and all the things you want to experience – meeting new people, figuring out where your classes are, going to football games, not to mention joining a few clubs and organizations!
At Auburn, we have over close to 600 student organizations that range from social organizations, community service based organizations, faith based organizations, groups that share common interests, and many more. As an incoming freshman, it may be overwhelming thinking about all the things that you can do on campus. So, where do you start? Don’t worry, I’ve made you a list.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week serves as Auburn University’s official welcome to new and returning students. So, it’s definitely something to look forward to! Events throughout Welcome Week introduce students to Auburn life and involvement opportunities, to help them make Auburn their home away from home. Welcome Week is typically packed with over 100 activities across campus sponsored by organizations, departments, academic units, campus ministries, and more – there is something for everyone! Many of the events are going to have the things that freshman like to hear – free stuff! Whether it’s free food or a free t-shirt and koozie, it’s a great way to adjust to your first few weeks on campus.
O-Days
O Days on the concourse are a great way to meet people from various organizations. These happen throughout the semester on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. So, as you’re leaving class and heading to get lunch at the Student Center, pay attention to the organizations that are out there! You never know what groups you might see!
AU Involvement Ambassadors
If you are looking to get involved or are unsure where to start, go see the Involvement Ambassadors. They can help you find involvement opportunities and determine which are best for your personal interests. The Involvement Ambassadors can provide one-on-one consultations with students, AUinvolve tutorials, and they even host their own Involvement Webinar Series for student organizations. Set up an appointment with an ambassador to get plugged in with an organization today!
AU Involve Webpage
If you don’t have the time to meet with an AU Involvement Ambassador or if you want to do a little research before you even get to campus, make sure to check out the AU Involve webpage. This is a great tool for students to explore all of the official campus organizations at Auburn. You can search by keyword, categories, etc. A group’s page will give a brief overview of the organization, contact information, meeting days and times and more!
You will find that Auburn students are very active and engaged on campus – over 19,000 students are involved in various organizations! It’s one of the things that makes Auburn such a unique and happy place. So, don’t wait to add your name to one of the many groups on campus. We can’t wait to see you!
