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October 23, 2020

Fall in a Town That Loves Orange

By Brenna Locklear

There is absolutely nothing like fall in Auburn. In a town that celebrates orange all year long, it is extra special when the season starts to reflect our favorite color, too. The change of season from summer to fall in Auburn brings new tastes, smells, sights, and weather, all while keeping the color orange at the center of our attention. Here is a list of my personal favorite Auburn, orange and fall things:

Auburn’s presidents have lived in this house since 1938. The residence has 6,750 square-feet on 11.2 acres of land, featuring lush gardens and stunning foliage.

Samford Hall. Some would argue this is the most iconic building on campus, and I couldn’t agree more. And while Samford is always there, standing at attention, catching the eye of every passer-by, it seems to look even more stunning in the fall. The building, with its orange-reddish brick, combined with the backdrop of autumn foliage seems to say “Welcome to fall” like nothing else on campus.

Auburn’s iconic Samford Hall serves as the university’s administrative headquarters.

2. Chewacla State Park. Located on the outskirts of town, this is the place to be to see fall foliage in all its glory. Nothing could be more “fall” in Auburn than packing a yummy picnic, hiking one of Chewacla’s 10-plus trails, and observing even the forest showing off a little bit of that Auburn Spirit.

3. Auburn Sunsets. If you know, you know. Sunsets in Auburn on any given day are over-the-top beautiful, but especially in the fall. It’s as if God himself lights up the sky with an ode to our favorite combo of colors, orange and blue.

Another day on the Auburn campus comes to a close as the sun falls to the horizon.

4. Weather. It’s not a secret that in Auburn many months of the year are rather, shall we say…hot. But come mid-October we are finally afforded some sweet relief from the heat. As you step outside in the early morning, the crisp fall air greets you and reminds you that fall really is the best season in Auburn, Alabama. As an Auburn student, you start and end the day in a light sweater and spend as much time as possible soaking in every moment of the much-anticipated change of temperature.

5. Football Season. Yes, we can’t really talk about fall and the celebration of our favorite color without mentioning one of the most popular sports on Auburn’s campus. Starting on Thursday, Auburn fans from across the state begin to trickle into the area, sporting their favorite Auburn t-shirts and jerseys, and decorating the town in that iconic burnt orange. If you haven’t felt the spirit of fall yet, I promise that will change the closer we get to gameday.

6. Coffee. I know, coffee is not orange, but hang with me. At a local coffee shop downtown called Coffee Cat, they feature a specialty drink that does tip the hat to our most beloved fall color. Their bourbon caramel syrup reflects that cozy orange color and gives you all the fall tastes in one yummy drink. Ask for that added to your standard ole latte and your fall experience can officially be complete. It’s tasty, it’s orange-ish and it’s oh so fall.

If you haven’t experienced a fall day in Auburn, I venture to say you haven’t really experienced all this season has to offer. Make a day of it – drink the coffee, take in the weather, see Samford Hall with orange leaves all around. Come see what fall is really like in a town that loves orange.

October 16, 2020

The Auburn Creed: Part II

Welcome to the second part of The Auburn Creed series! As Jeremy so perfectly described in a previous post, the Creed is a set of ideals that we, in the Auburn Family, all try to live by. While I appreciate The Auburn Creed in its entirety, I connect most strongly to the second stanza:

“I believe in education, which gives me the knowledge to work wisely and trains my mind and my hands to work skillfully.”

Growing up, I was never the kid you would find running around on any athletic field winning MVP awards. True story: I was given the “Best Effort” award when I played little league soccer in the third grade. When I discovered this award in a childhood scrapbook many years later, I was: 1) mortified, and 2) entirely convinced that my coaches just scrambled to give me an award that year. “Best Effort” seems like a stretch considering you would most regularly find me, the goalie, daydreaming about doing literally anything other than exerting energy on the soccer field while the offense stayed busy on the other side of the field scoring points. I was what you would describe as an “indoorsy” kid (and now I’m just an “indoorsy” adult). I found solace in the classroom. It’s where I was most comfortable and where I put in my best effort. So from a very traditional sense, the in-class educational experience is where I thrived growing up.

Looking back on my time as an undergraduate student, I’m grateful that Auburn University provided with me endless opportunities to grow as a person and a life-long learner. I want to tell you about three of those opportunities now:

Member of the Auburn University Marching Band – I encourage you to check out a previous post about the Auburn University Marching Band written by my good friend and colleague, Andrew McGill. Andrew and I were both freshmen in the AUMB back in 2009. He does such a good job of describing the traditions, responsibilities, and magical moments that come with being in the AUMB. For me, this four-year experience taught me what it truly means to be a team player. I was one member of 380, but we could only perform at our best as a group if every single member put their best effort into every practice, every performance, every moment. It taught me the importance of being responsible and punctual: “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, we’ve got a problem.” It taught me how to enjoy the fruits of our labor and how to support the Auburn Tigers win, lose, or draw. What I wouldn’t give to run out of the tunnel for a pregame performance one more time…
Undergraduate Research Assistant at the Juvenile Delinquency Laboratory – For six semesters during my last two years as an undergraduate student, I was a research assistant in the Juvenile Delinquency Laboratory at the Mount Meigs campus. This opportunity gave me the hands-on experience to apply what I was learning as a psychology and sociology double major in a real-world setting. It was where I was introduced to working with and helping a population of young adults who had experienced trauma, violence, and victimization at young ages. It was where I began to learn about our judicial system, the systemic issues and inequities in our country, and my own (now deep-seated) commitment to social justice.
Peer Advisor in the Department of Psychology – Let me let you in on a little secret. I loved Auburn so much and was so unsure of what I wanted to do after graduation that I took what I like to call – a victory lap. Otherwise known as a fifth year. During this second senior year, I had the privilege of being a Peer Advisor for the Department of Psychology. Among other things, I got to work with our incoming freshmen during their academic advising sessions of Camp War Eagle one summer. This opportunity taught me that my love for Auburn and my love for helping others could come together as a career. This experience led me to a graduate assistantship in the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and now to my job as an Admissions Advisor. I continue to do what I love on a daily basis – connecting with prospective students and helping them learn about all of the opportunities available to them at Auburn so that they may grow and evolve as life-long learners themselves.

I am a two-time alumna of Auburn University and I’m back in school for a third round now. I don’t take any moment of learning and growth that I’ve had at Auburn for granted. A big reason why is because of my grandfather. He was born and raised on a dairy farm in a small farming community in South Carolina. He dropped out of school at a young age to work on the farm to help provide for his mother and many brothers and sisters after his father’s death. Though not formally educated, he was one of the most educated people I have ever known. He knew how to fix anything. He would lend a helping hand to those he loved without hesitation. He worked hard until the day he died my senior year at Auburn. He was the embodiment of the Auburn Creed. Every time we spoke on the phone from the time I was in kindergarten throughout college, he would always start off by asking, “How’s school going?” I got to have the formal education that he didn’t. His hard work and sacrifices and that of all others that came before me have provided me with the opportunity to experience Auburn University to its fullest.

So I challenge all of you reading this today to seek out a variety of educational experiences during your time at Auburn University. Don’t be like me as a third grade soccer player and instead earn that “Best Effort” award both inside and outside of the classroom. Don’t take any moment for granted. And be on the lookout for the next part of The Auburn Creed series coming soon!

October 9, 2020

The Auburn University Marching Band

Close your eyes. You are underneath Jordan-Hare Stadium. Another sellout crowd of 87,000+ are roaring in anticipation. You hear the chants echoing from sideline to sideline “AU-BURN…TI-GERS…AU-BURN…TI-GERS”. The most epic tradition in college football starts, the eagle flight. You can’t see it but you can hear it. You can feel it. You know as soon as the eagle lands it’s your turn. That hype video is about to play and your heart is pounding. Open your eyes. You think you’re a part of the Auburn Football team right? Wrong. This is the Auburn University Marching Band.

I was fortunate enough to be involved in several organizations and extra-curricular activities as a student at Auburn. Without a doubt, I had some of the most fun as a member of the AUMB. Some of my dearest, life-long friends, came from the marching band. If you are debating making that leap from high school band to collegiate marching band…I am here to tell you to go for it! Yes, it is a time commitment, but it is 110% worth it.

Pre-season camp is definitely a grind. For a little over a week you are working non-stop. By the end of camp, you have pretty much all of the half-time show and pre-game show on the field. Not to mention learning stands tunes, the “horn rocks” that go along with them, Auburn traditions, etc. It can be a lot to take in. Once you get through camp, the fun really starts.

When the season arrives, a typical week is a breeze. Traditionally, we got Monday’s off. Practice was Tuesday through Friday from around 3:30 to 5:00. Saturday is what it’s all about though. For a home game, we’d have a game-day rehearsal. That rehearsal is typically around 2 hours long. My favorite part about game day rehearsal was always the speech we would get from Dr. Spurlin at the end. He would get us all pumped up and ready for the game before we’d all lock arms and sing the alma mater. Afterwards, we’d have a pretty good break where we would eat, get dressed into our uniforms, and get ready for Tiger Walk. There are pep-rallies and other appearances that segments of the AUMB alternate and perform at each week. We’d all reconvene for one last big pep rally called “four corners” before entering the stadium.

The pep rally at Four Corners is PACKED.

Once we arrive in the stadium we do what’s called the “march-around” where we snake around the field playing our fight song (appropriately titled “War Eagle”) and “Glory to Ole Auburn.” Once that’s over, we have a few minutes to collect ourselves before we line up under the stadium for pre-game. The pre-game show is absolutely electric. Hearing the crowd sing along as we play the fight song, the star spangled banner, tiger rag, will give you goosebumps. Our job is to get the crowd ready for the team’s entrance. One of the coolest parts of pre-game is the team’s entrance. We make what we call the “tunnel AU” and the team runs through it through a cloud of smoke and fireworks. Now it’s game time.

During the game we play stands tunes, A LOT. To me, this was one of the biggest differences between high school and college marching band. Be ready to play a stand tune after almost every play. As we play and cheer our Tigers on to victory, you’ll recognize several fan favorites as you hear the crowd start to sing along. Our half time shows are always fun and unique. As a fan, the Vegas show from a few years ago comes to mind. This shows you the type of innovation and entertainment the AUMB is always trying to achieve.

After halftime, our job is not finished. We have to be ready to will the crowd to support our beloved Tigers. I will give you a warning though, often times being an Auburn fan can give you a heart attack…but the magical moments you’ll witness make it oh so worth it.

Speaking of magical moments… I specifically remember the post-game day rehearsal speech by Dr. Spurlin before the Auburn/LSU game in 2010 (our National Championship season). That was a HUGE game. We were ranked as the #4 team in the country, while LSU was #6. We didn’t quite realize it then, but the Heisman CAMpaign hype train was about to take off full steam ahead. The national television show, College Game Day, was in town. People had been tailgating/camping since Wednesday night. You could feel the buzz around campus all week. That kind of atmosphere just gives you goosebumps to think about. That day, during that speech, I remember Dr. Spurlin urging us to soak it all in. To not take that day for granted. To appreciate the opportuntity that we had to wear our uniform and represent Auburn. I did just as he instructed. Not only that day, but that entire season. I tried to sit back and really appreciate what was going on around me. Dr. Spurlin told us “days like these don’t come around all that often, soak it in, enjoy it.” Ever since that speech, and that day in particular, I have tried to implement those wise words in to my every day life. The Auburn University Marching Band gave me so many moments: my best friends, my wife, and so many life lessons. I didn’t realize it then, but the experiences and lessons of discipline and hard work in the AUMB were setting me up for life. To this day when I experience a special occasion I try to just pause and soak it all it. “Don’t let it pass you by.” I can promise you, if you decide to become a member of the Auburn University Marching Band it will be one of the best and most rewarding experiences of your life.

October 2, 2020

AU Traditions: Rolling Toomer’s Corner

When you think of autumn, what comes to mind? Cooler weather, falling leaves, pumpkin spice-flavored everything? At universities across the country, fall signals the start of another football season. Each year, Auburn University fans anticipate a winning streak to rival those of the past. Here on the eastern Alabama plains exists a post-game tradition that sets us apart from competitors—the rolling of the Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner.

After every Tiger victory, giddy fans flock to Toomer’s Corner. The quaint downtown intersection is anchored by Toomer’s Drugs, a charming pharmacy-turned-lunch counter that has been welcoming students, alumni and community residents for more than a century. As crowds gather, toilet paper streams from the hands of revelers into the trees surrounding the drugstore. Another nearby site, Samford Lawn, also teems with fans hurling toilet paper, draping every limb and branch of the lawn’s mature oaks. The celebration is not always contained to Toomer’s or Samford Lawn alone. When Auburn defeats an opponent in a championship match, elated enthusiasts often take to decorating several blocks of College Street, transforming even more of downtown Auburn into a white-paper wonderland.

And what becomes of the paper when the festivities have ended? City of Auburn road crews are hard at work early the next day, returning campus and downtown to working order. (Fun fact: Auburn is the only city in the country with a toilet paper removal budget.)

But what is it exactly that makes this tradition so special? For Laurel, an undergraduate student majoring in Political Science, it is the camaraderie of the Auburn Family coming together, uniting in celebration. Having grown up in Auburn, she fondly recalls times spent with her family and the community at Toomer’s Corner. Many family members still return to Auburn from far and wide to show their support for the Tigers. Laurel’s Aunt Judi travels from Houston each season to take in a game or two and to join the festivities spilling from the stadium when the home team triumphs. Laurel’s most memorable game and rolling came after the nail-biting “Kick Six” play at the 2013 Iron Bowl, when Auburn narrowly beat then No. 1-ranked Alabama (34–28).

Auburn alumnus Billy, who earned a degree in business in 2015, agrees, noting the energy and excitement it brings to the campus. He first became aware of the tradition during an Auburn campus tour while still in high school. Billy cites the 2013 “A Day” spring scrimmage as his personal favorite post-game roll. The game marked the final roll of the original Auburn Oaks before they were replaced. Billy estimates more than one hundred thousand fans participated that day. He remembers the energy as palpable, almost electric. When asked why the tradition has continued for so long, he points to the fervent passion held by so many fans of the university and its much-lauded athletics programs. Billy affirms that it is the Auburn Family, not the trees themselves, that keeps this rich tradition going strong today.

Both Billy and Laurel remark that the rolling of the Auburn Oaks at Toomer’s Corner unites Auburn fans across generations. It is not uncommon to see children clad in orange and navy running alongside their grandparents at Toomer’s after a game—young and old alike proudly tossing a roll high into the sky.

September 25, 2020

Football is Back!

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When I was approached to write this blog post a few months ago, I honestly had no idea if college football season would happen, or what it would look like if it did happen. One day away from Auburn’s first game of the 2020 season, I could not be more thrilled to say that football is officially back! Rather than focusing on the differences that will take place during the upcoming season, I want to highlight what Saturdays in the fall normally look like as an Auburn student, and why football is so meaningful to the Auburn family.

Football season in Auburn is so much more than the memorable wins and crushing defeats that take place. It’s more than just something to do on a Saturday. It’s more than a free meal at a friendly face’s tailgate, or an excuse to put off studying for that dreaded midterm. You see, football season in Auburn is where the Auburn Family comes together seven times each fall for a reunion of sorts leading to memories that last a lifetime.

Saturdays in Auburn really start a few days before. A sea of white tents begin to take over campus in preparation for Saturday tailgates, and the city of Auburn grows in population as fans, alumni and families of students begin to take over the city. The smell of barbeque begins to engulf the campus on Fridays before the game, as fans of all ages gather at the Athletic Complex to send off the Tigers during “Reverse Tiger Walk.” This is when the football team departs Auburn to spend the night in Montgomery, Alabama before the game.

Auburn Men’s Basketball Head Coach, Bruce Pearl, greets members of the Auburn Family at an Auburn tailgate.

Saturdays start bright and early regardless of the kickoff time. Everyone is welcome at each other’s tailgate in Auburn, regardless of which team they’re rooting for. If fans aren’t stopping by a tailgate, it’s probably because they’re in downtown Auburn enjoying a legendary Toomer’s Lemonade from Toomer’s Drugs (enjoying a Toomer’s lemonade is listed in Southern Living’s Top 100 Things to do Before you Die).

Two hours before kickoff, thousands of Auburn fans line Donahue Drive for Tiger Walk, where the football team and coaches walk from the Athletic Complex into Jordan-Hare Stadium to prepare for the game. It’s also about this time that many students begin to enter the stadium and fans around the campus begin to pack up their tailgates in preparation for game time. Over the next two hours, 87,451 fans pack Jordan-Hare Stadium in anticipation for kickoff. Roughly 15 minutes before kickoff, Auburn’s eighth War Eagle, Aurea, circles the stadium as 87,451 excited fans yell, “WAARRRRR EAGLE! HEY!”

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 5746774-Eagle-Flying-out-of-the-Cage-2001-1024x672.jpg — War Eagle VII takes flight before an Auburn football game.

From that point, Jordan-Hare Stadium turns into the fifth largest city in the state of Alabama, and the loudest in all of America. Everyone does their best to cheer our Tigers onto victory, and sometimes the victories are so exciting that they only take one second before thousands storm Toomer’s Corner to celebrate a hard fought victory in the greatest rivalry in all of college football.

This image has an empty alt attribute; its file name is 1_AUP0314-1024x683.jpg — Auburn fans of all ages celebrate Auburn victories by rolling the famous oak trees at Toomer’s Corner with toilet paper.

September 18, 2020

Auburn Coffee Shop Round Up

Coffee. This is an essential word for most, if not all college students. Luckily for Auburn University students and the surrounding community, our town has many inspiring coffee shops to choose from. As a coffee lover, below I listed popular coffee shops around the city of Auburn. I also included some of my personal experiences and menu favorites with each one. Make sure you check out each of these locations next time you’re in Auburn!

The Bean

First up on the Coffee Shop Round Up is The Bean. Over the past year or so, The Bean has changed locations in town. Don’t be fooled, this shift has not changed the same great retro environment that makes this shop unique. When you walk into this coffee shop, you feel as if you have flashed back in time. With 1970’s influences, this shop provides our town with a fun and spacious environment to meet, visit, and most importantly, study. My personal favorite item on the menu has to be their famously large cinnamon roll. If you have never indulged in this dessert, holy cow, you are missing out!

Fair Trade Coffee, Desserts including cinnamon rolls, pies, and natural gelato in a spacious retro setting environment.
The Bean Coffee Shop

The Coffee Cat

Next up on our Coffee Shop Round Up is The Coffee Cat. This shop has a warm and airy feeling, conveniently located in downtown Auburn. Inside, it has white walls decorated with books, art, and a large window that invites the outside in. All of this makes for a fantastic coffee shop environment! My personal favorite item on the menu is the Mocha. This is a special shop to me, because this is where I met my fiance. Hope to see you there soon!

Be Good. Spread Goodness.
Coffee Cat

Mama Mocha’s Coffee Emporium

Coming in hot in our Coffee Shop Round Up is Mama Mocha’s Coffee Emporium. This shop has a unique, eclectic environment which makes for a loyal customer base. We who drink Mama Mocha’s loooooooove it. With its quirky decor and baristas that are always so welcoming and kind, you will feel inspired with each visit. My favorite item on the menu is their House Brew. This is a great place to spend some down time or attend one of their evening events!

Family Owned and Argued Over Since 2010.
Mama Mocha’s

Ross House Coffee

Last, but certainly not least, in our Coffee Shop Round Up is The Ross House. This shop was transformed from a historic home aging over 100 years into a warm and charming coffee shop beloved by many. Ross House has rooms throughout the home where students and patrons can gather, study, or just spend time with one another. My favorite item on the menu is the Vanilla Chai Latte. I love sipping my latte while sitting on the amazing wrap around porch in the fall! This is my favorite group meet up spot.

Welcome Home. #SaveTheRossHouse
The Ross House

September 11, 2020

The Auburn Creed

George Petrie was a historian who was also a professor and administrator at Auburn. He also was the first football coach. After retiring from Auburn, he wrote the Auburn Creed. The Auburn Creed details what it means to truly be an Auburn Tiger. As members of the Auburn Family, we always strive to achieve these ideals.

“I believe that this is a practical world and that I can count only on what I earn. Therefore, I believe in work, hard work.”

The opening line of the Auburn Creed is my favorite part of the Creed. Petrie expressed the mindset that nothing is given and that you have to work for everything you get. This applies for both the grades we earn in the classroom and in our careers. Here at Auburn, we believe in holding each other accountable for our actions. We do this because the road to success is difficult and filled with obstacles. We can overcome these challenges by living this first part of the Creed and doing work, hard work.

War Eagle!

August 28, 2020

Back on the “Virtual” Road

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!

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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!

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August 21, 2020

We can’t wait to see you on campus!

What you should know prior to and during your visit to the Plains…

War Eagle! My name is Josh Huggins and I serve as the Assistant Director of Campus Visit and Events here at Auburn University. We are so excited that you and your family have decided to visit our beautiful campus and we cannot wait for you to see all Auburn has to offer you!

The college search process can be quite daunting if you let it, and we sincerely hope that search will end with us! I vividly remember my campus tour like it was yesterday. Perhaps it was the brisk 19 degree temperatures and 15 mph winds, but all things aside, after my campus tour, I knew I had found my new home for the next four years. Little did I know that it would become my home for much longer!

If you are able to experience all of the things listed below, I am convinced that you will fall in love with Auburn as quickly as I did. Through this post, I will share tips of what to do prior to your visit and things to do while on the Plains!

What to do prior to your visit:

Schedule a Campus Tour through the Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Find a hotel close to campus…I highly recommend the Hotel at Auburn University and Dixon Conference Center! They are conveniently located right across the street from our campus and walking distance to downtown with full access to campus life.
Reach out to your College/School of interest and schedule a meeting to learn more about your intended major.
Schedule a meeting with your Admissions Advisor while you are on campus!
Make reservations at one of our local restaurants and experience true Auburn cuisine. I recommend looking into Acre, The Hound, or Hamilton’s for the true local experience!
Keep in mind…Auburn is in Central Time. We are located just under 2 hours from the Atlanta airport and as soon as you enter into Alabama you are going to gain an hour. But keep in mind, you will lose that hour when heading back into Georgia if your visit requires flying.

By scheduling your Campus Tour, meeting with the college/school of interest, and meeting with your Admissions Advisor, you are bound to gain all of the knowledge you need about our campus, your intended major, and the entire admissions process. By staying at a hotel close by, you set yourself up for a great experience around campus and our downtown area without having to ever move your car! Finally, eating at one of our local dives will give you insight into the delicious food our quaint village has to offer!

What to do during your visit:

Walk around campus during a sunset! I am convinced that Auburn offers the most beautiful sunsets I have ever seen.
Make your way to Toomer’s Corner in historic downtown Auburn and get some of their famous lemonade…I recommend the strawberry lemonade!
Take a tour of the Recreation and Wellness Center. The use of this facility is paid for through student fees and is a great opportunity for students to get their mind off of their studies!
Take a family picture in front of the iconic Auburn sign on Samford Lawn. Don’t be afraid to ask someone walking by to take a picture for you! You will quickly find that Auburn has the friendliest students and residents and makes our campus feel like “home” no matter where you may be from.
Eat at Momma Goldberg’s Deli (Momma G’s) on Magnolia Avenue. They steam all of their sandwiches and “nachos” which consists of a bag of nacho cheese Doritos and pepper jack cheese melted on top…don’t knock it until you’ve tried it!
Take pictures of everything you have seen. If you are visiting multiple schools, it will be to your advantage to be able to look back on your visit and compare pictures and truly remember each experience!

We are truly looking forward to your visit to campus and hope you find your new home away from home.

Safe travels and War Eagle!

Best,

Josh

August 7, 2020

Auburn on the Common App

Did you hear the good news? Auburn University has joined the Common App!

The Common App is an online application system that is used by more than three million applicants, teachers, and counselors around the world each year. The Common App platform streamlines the college admission application process for prospective students and their families, as well as high school counselors.

Here at Auburn, we are super excited about this new opportunity for our students. “Auburn is in the business of helping people reach their hopes and dreams. By using Common App, even more students across the country and around the world will have the opportunity to learn what sets us apart and how they can pursue their educational and career goals at Auburn.” Dr. Joffery Gaymon, Vice President for Enrollment, Auburn University.

Starting August 17th, you can apply to Auburn through the Common App. All you have to do is search for Auburn University under the College Search tab. Add Auburn to My Colleges and then complete the application. Pretty simple, right?!?

We want to get to know you during the application process and encourage you to reach out to your admissions advisor with any questions. You can find your advisor at https://www.auburn.edu/admissions/recruitment/index.php.