War Eagle! On behalf of the entire faculty, welcome back!
I trust you had a productive summer and are returning to campus rested, energized and ready to conquer a new academic year.
Fall is always an exciting time on our campus thanks to the energy of the students.
While I hope the summer months offered you an opportunity to take a break from academic rigors, I'd like to share a few thoughts to help start your semester off on the right track:
*Keep your academic goals in mind.
Fall semester is an especially busy time that brings academic, social and professional opportunities--all of which compete for your time.
While it's important to fully experience college life, remember that your ultimate objective is to achieve your learning goals and finish your degree on time.
- Sign up for AU Alert.
This past spring was a great lesson in preparing for the unexpected.
Several days of classes were cancelled due to inclement weather and safety precautions.
We were able to effectively inform students of changes to the campus schedule through AU Alert, our official emergency notification system.
If you have not already signed up through AU Access, please do so.
- Actively engage with your faculty members.
Auburn University's faculty are leading scholars in their fields of study.
They are here to present you with new ideas and perspectives.
Look to them as mentors, guides, and professional resources.
Take the opportunity to get to know them outside of the classroom.
- Don't be afraid to ask for help.
Even the most successful students have to ask for help sometimes.
Our faculty and staff are here to make sure you have all of the tools you need to be productive and engaged.
Remember, you wouldn't be here if we didn't believe in your capacity for success.
There are countless campus resources available, ask for help when you need it.
- And lastly, be a good campus citizen.
As a member of the Auburn Family, you are responsible for engaging with other students, many of whom may hold different beliefs than yours.
Look at your time at Auburn as one of discovery.
Be open to new conversations and experiences.
This will help you realize new ways of sharing your knowledge and talents with the world.
Auburn is fortunate to have such exceptional students.
You are the reason we are here.
Best of luck for a successful semester!
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