When you first get to Auburn’s campus, you may feel overwhelmed by all of the events and opportunities that are offered to students. Start your semester right by taking advantage of all Auburn has to offer.
First, go see Auburn’s state-of-the-art Recreation and Wellness Center and sign up for some group fitness classes. During the first week of the semester, these classes are free for everyone.
The classes utilize different excursive methods such as dancing, biking, jumping on trampolines, swimming and more. They range from 30 minutes to over an hour, and different classes are offered seven days of the week.
After the first week of the semester ends, a Group Fit Pass is required to take these classes, which costs $50 for a semester or $100 for an annual pass.
When you come to The Plains in the fall, you can also take advantage of Welcome Week — a series of events coordinated by the University Program Council.
In the past, Welcome Week events have included free food such as pizza, ice cream
The schedule for the Fall 2018 Welcome Week isn’t up yet, but check back on the Auburn Guides phone application to keep up to date with the upcoming schedule.
Stopping by the concourse in front of the Haley Center on the way to class is a great way to meet people from campus organizations and another way to grab some freebies. The concourse has been known in the past to pass out candy, bubble wrap, popcorn, Scantrons and other essentials.
If you really want to see the concourse crowded, come during O-Week from Monday, Aug. 27 to Thursday, Aug. 30. During this week, tents from different student organizations will line the concourse, usually with sign-up sheets so you can get more information. Make an effort to stop by the concourse this week to get involved with some of the organizations on campus.
Although football requires students to purchase tickets, your Ignited card will get you into other sports games for free. Go to the Auburn Arena to get your Ignited card. In August, sports like soccer and volleyball will be in season, so check those schedules as soon as you move
Last, grab a copy of The Plainsman when you move in this fall. Your first copy every week is free, and there are newsstands scattered all around Auburn's campus and community.
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