Hey Day
A Beloved Auburn Tradition
Dating all the way back to 1947, students who served in WWII were returning back to normalcy here at Auburn University, but upon their return, they felt unseen and unheard here on campus. In response, Auburn University's student body and members of the Student Government Association pushed for a day that would unite the Auburn Family and promote a friendly atmosphere known as Hey Day – a day where every student wore a name tag, helping everyone feel a sense of belonging.
Each year, we carry on this tradition by handing out name tags and encouraging students, faculty, and the rest of the Auburn Family to greet one another, bringing all members of Auburn closer together. Hey Day has become one of Auburn University's longest, most cherished traditions and is a day the student body has grown to love and look forward to each year.
This year's Hey Day will be held on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, across campus! We look forward to engaging the Auburn Family by distributing name tags and handing out Hey Day-branded promotional items. Furthermore, we will be hosting a festive event on the Campus Green for all to enjoy, so we invite everyone to join us for a free meal, a pep rally performed by the Auburn University Cheerleaders, and other fun activities. We can't wait to see you there!
- Hey Day shirts will be FREE for all current Auburn students, while supplies last.
- Hey Day shirts for alumni and friends of Auburn will be available for purchase through the Auburn Alumni Association.
Auburn Students who would like to volunteer for Hey Day can sign up in early Fall through the form on SGA's AUinvolve page.
Creed Day
In 1943, George Petrie wrote down what he believed to be the ideals of the Auburn Family. Little did he know that his Creed would become one of Auburn’s most sacred doctrines. These values, such as hard work, patriotism, kindness, and mutual helpfulness, remain true in Auburn men and women today. Creed Day is a program created by SGA to highlight the history and spirit of the Auburn Creed. The Creed will be celebrated through events and activities that will encourage the Auburn Family to “Be the Creed.” Through an array of partnerships between SGA and other groups across campus, we hope that the program will demonstrate what it truly means to “believe in Auburn, and love it!” The date for this year's Creed Day will be announced soon.
The Auburn Ring
As graduation nears, we are pleased to offer a lasting reminder of the Auburn University experience: The Official Ring. Our ring evokes special memories of the traditions and images of AU: Samford Hall, Toomer’s Corner, football games, and the Auburn Family.
The Official Ring is a symbolic, continuous link with university experiences, fellow classmates, and alumni. Our ring is reserved exclusively for students who have achieved junior year with at least 75 credit hours in good standing. Sponsored by Auburn University and the Student Government Association, the ring will remain unchanged–a tangible connection to the past, present, and future. While the other representation of achievement, the diploma, takes a place of pride on the wall, the ring is the only item a graduate can wear that makes the same statement as the diploma.
Join this cherished Auburn tradition today!
Part of the Auburn Ring Tradition is Ring Night Celebration where students receive their ring, curse their ring by tapping it to the Auburn Seal, and cleanse their ring with water from the President’s fountain.
No, transfer hours do not count, but all Auburn graduates are eligible to order a ring during the semester in which they are graduating!
We only carry the traditional rings that are shown on the Balfour website. The reasoning behind this is so that the entire Auburn Family can be unified through the one Official Auburn University ring. For this reason, we are no longer able to customize rings other than the engraving.
Zap Photography handles the professional photographs at Ring Night events. Their team has several QR codes posted around the event space for attendees to scan and receive information on how to get their photos, and they also hand out business cards with the same info available.
You can order a ring at any time, but in order to be included in Ring Night you must order your ring during ring week.
On the Balfour website or in the Melton Student Center during Ring Week. Ring Week typically occurs in the third week of September each fall and the second week of February each spring.
Better Relations Day
Better Relations Day started in 1948 by the Presidents of both Auburn University and the University of Alabama, was founded to build and promote the best possible athletic relationship between the two schools in hopes of leaving our spirited rivalry on the field.
Student representatives of Auburn and Alabama began arranging joint meetings to plan for friendly cooperation between the two student bodies. Better Relations Day has grown to encompass the exchange of not only leadership ideas and policies, but also to increase the quality of our peer institutions. This years Better Relations Day will take place on November 17.
