Student Program

Overview

Throughout the three-day program, incoming students will have the opportunity to meet other freshmen students, interact with Auburn's faculty and staff, tour the campus and learn its history, discover the services offered by University organizations and offices as well as local businesses, and get an overall view of life at Auburn.

Students will be lead through their orientation by a Camp Counselor. The Camp War Eagle Counselors are an elite group of undergraduate students who are chosen through an interview and selection process in early January. These students then undergo an extensive training program throughout Spring Semester and the weeks leading up to the first camp session. Each counselor is assigned to a group of ten to twelve students during each camp session and acts as the students' guide through the orientation program. Camp Counselors often assist students well beyond the end of Camp War Eagle by becoming upperclassman mentors to the freshmen students. Meet the 2008 Camp War Eagle Counselors!

General Information

Cost:

The fee for the student program of CWE is $100. This will be deducted from the admissions deposit which each student already paid. There is an additional fee of $50 for each parent/guest that attends. Once a student is registered for CWE, it is preferred that the student remain in the session which they are initially registered for. If a session change is necessary, please call our office and we will assist you in finding another available session. There is a $15 fee for each session change. Please note that all Camp War Eagle fees, including those for registered parents and/or guests, are assessed at the time of camp registration and are NOT REFUNDABLE.

Lodging:

Students will be housed in residence halls on campus. The residence halls feature a suite style floorplan in which a bathroom is shared between two rooms with each room accommodating two students. Students will need to bring a pillow and two flat twin sheets or a sleeping bag, as linens are not provided.

Meals:

Students will be provided with dinner on the first day of CWE, three meals on the second day, and breakfast on the third day. Snacks will also be provided both nights.

What to bring:

Casual clothes (shorts, t-shirts, etc.)
Comfortable shoes for walking
Toiletries such as shampoo, soap, toothbrush & toothpaste, etc
Towels and washcloths
An alarm clock
A backpack
Personal spending money
Rain gear (just in case!)
Confirmation letter and parking pass

I've registered, what's next?

After registering, you will receive confirmation e-mail to the address which you provided at registration. A confirmation letter will also be sent which will contain important information regarding your CWE session. If you do not receive your confirmation letter within two weeks of registering, please contact our office.

The Auburn University Medical Clinic requires all students to turn in a Medical Information Form prior to attending Auburn. This form was included with your letter of acceptance from the Office of Admissions and Records. If you need a new form, another one may be downloaded here. If you do not have the form completed by the time you attend Camp War Eagle, you will sign a Letter of Understanding which states that you will submit the form within 30 days or your schedule will be dropped.

All incoming freshman students will also be required to complete the Math Placement Test. This test is available online and should be completed at least 2 weeks prior to your CWE session. If you do not complete the test before this deadline, you will be given the test at Camp. To take the test online, use the link provided on the top-left of this page.

If you will require special accommodations, please contact the Program for Students with Disabilities at (334)844-2096 or visit their website. Click on "Prospective Students" to find the application for services. Also be sure to visit their informational session while at CWE. Also, you are encouraged to visit their office at 1244 Haley Center during your visit to Auburn.

Before you come to Camp War Eagle, please familiarize yourself with the checkout process for the Friday/Tuesday morning. It will be to your advantage to understand the process ahead of time to avoid confusion and possible delays in arriving to your advising and registration location on time.

Program Highlights

Tiger Talks
Students will participate in six small group discussions called Tiger Talks. The discussions feature a variety of issues ranging from the anxieties of attending college to alcohol awareness. The group discussions are led by the camp counselors and help to ease the transition from high school to college life away from home.

Pep Rally
Students will convene on the first evening in Jordan-Hare Stadium for a pep rally sponsored by the Student Government Association. Students will learn Auburn's traditional cheers, meet Aubie, and sing the Alma Mater together for the first time as Auburn students.

Late Night Options
At the end of the first day, students will have the opportunity to unwind and select one of the many late night options available to them. Options include a trip to Toomer's Corner for ice cream, basketball or other recreational activities at the Student Activities Center, swing dancing, or a choice of movies in the Residence Halls. Snacks will also be provided on the Quad. No matter which option you choose, it will be a great opportunity to meet fellow students and make some new friends.

Information Sessions
The various information sessions offered to students on the second day provide a resource to learn more about the numerous academic, recreational, and social opportunities provided by various University programs and student organizations.

College Life Sessions
Students will participate in small group sessions, led by their counselors and faculty members, which will familiarize them with the academic aspect of student life at Auburn. Students will be presented with information on the academic honesty code, getting to know their professors, and how to succeed as a new student and in the future.

Academic Advising and Registration
Students have two meetings with their assigned academic advisor from their college or school. Students receive information on their core classes as well as information on OASIS, Auburn's online student information system, which they will use to register for classes. Students will register on the third day, assisted by their advisors and camp counselors.

Student Program Schedule

(Click here for detailed Student Schedule in Adobe PDF format.)

Day One (Sunday or Wednesday)

2:00-3:00 Check-in

3:30-4:30 Involvement Session

4:45-6:00 War Eagle Welcome

6:00-7:30 Dinner/Tiger Talk I

7:30-12:00 Night Meetings (Pep Rally, Tiger Talk II, Tiger Talk III, and more)

Day Two (Monday or Thursday)

7:30-8:00 Breakfast

8:00-11:45 Campus Tour and Morning Meetings

12:00-1:00 Lunch

1:00-1:45 Various Meetings

2:00-4:00 Academic Advising in College/School

4:00-6:00 Auburn Business Fair and Free Time

5:15-10:30 Night Meetings and Activities

Day Three (Tuesday or Friday)

7:30-8:30 Continental Breakfast

7:30-8:30 Check-out of Residence Halls

8:30-10:00 Academic Advising Meeting

10:00-12:00 Course Registration