First 56

The First 56

August 11 - October 5, 2025

Signature Events

Aubie sitting on a sign that says War Eagle while fireworks go off in the sky behind him

Convocation
a band playing on a stage surrounded by multicolored lights

Fall Concert
students gathering on a campus green space for the involvement fair

Involvement Fair
Students posing with President Roberts and Aubie while holding tshirts that say Pizza and Popsicles with the president

Pizza and Popsicles with the President
Dr. Woodard and Aubie looking out of a waffle house truck

Waffles with Woodard

Homecoming

First 56 Events

  1. UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff

    UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff

    The First 56 Kickoff will be held on...

    UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff 3:00 PM - The First 56 Kickoff will be held on

  2. UPC Presents: Lilo & Stitch

    UPC Presents: Lilo & Stitch

    You can't go wrong with the Disney...

    UPC Presents: Lilo & Stitch
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    UPC Presents: Lilo & Stitch 7:00 PM - You can't go wrong with the Disney

  3. The First 56: Beat Bama Boardwalk (Cancelled)

    The First 56: Beat Bama Boardwalk (Cancelled)

    Beat Bama Boardwalk Welcome back,...

    The First 56: Beat Bama Boardwalk (Cancelled)
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    The First 56: Beat Bama Boardwalk (Cancelled) 7:00 PM - Beat Bama Boardwalk Welcome back,

  4. UPC Presents: First 56 Block Party

    UPC Presents: First 56 Block Party

    The First 56 Block Party is a...

    UPC Presents: First 56 Block Party
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    UPC Presents: First 56 Block Party 7:00 PM - The First 56 Block Party is a

  5. UPC Presents: Casino Night

    UPC Presents: Casino Night

    More details coming soon! ...

    UPC Presents: Casino Night
    Date
    Location
    Melton Student Center Ballroom
    UPC Presents: Casino Night 7:00 PM - More details coming soon!

  6. SGA: Ask Me

    SGA: Ask Me

    SGA members will be present on the Haley...

    SGA: Ask Me
    Date
    Location
    Haley Concourse
    SGA: Ask Me 8:00 AM - SGA members will be present on the Haley

  7. UPC & The Glomerata Presents: First Day of Class Photos

    UPC & The Glomerata Presents: First Day of Class Photos

    More details coming soon! ...

    UPC & The Glomerata Presents: First Day of Class Photos
    Date
    Location
    Haley Concourse
    UPC & The Glomerata Presents: First Day of Class Photos 9:00 AM - More details coming soon!

  8. SGA: Ask Me

    SGA: Ask Me

    SGA members will be present on the Haley...

    SGA: Ask Me
    Date
    Location
    Haley Concourse
    SGA: Ask Me 8:00 AM - SGA members will be present on the Haley

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First 56 Branding

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Event Photos

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56 Things

Looking for creative ways to immerse yourself in the Auburn culture? Check our 56 Things to do in your First 56 days on campus!

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