First 56

The First 56

August 10 - October 4, 2026

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

    Join us for a lively afternoon at the...

    UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    UPC Presents: First 56 Kickoff 3:00 PM - Join us for a lively afternoon at the

  2. Taco Tuesday

    Taco Tuesday

    Swing by the Auburn Wesley Foundation...

    Taco Tuesday
    Date
    Location
    Auburn Wesley Foundation
    Taco Tuesday 12:00 PM - Swing by the Auburn Wesley Foundation

  3. Samford Lawn Social

    Samford Lawn Social

    Join us on Samford Lawn to play...

    Samford Lawn Social
    Date
    Location
    Samford Lawn
    Samford Lawn Social 4:00 PM - Join us on Samford Lawn to play

  4. UPC Presents: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Film)

    UPC Presents: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Film)

    The First 56 Movie Night is rolling onto...

    UPC Presents: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Film)
    Date
    Location
    Campus Green
    UPC Presents: Talladega Nights - The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (Film) 7:00 PM - The First 56 Movie Night is rolling onto

  5. Game Night

    Game Night

    In our welcome week we will have plenty...

    Game Night
    Date
    Location
    BCM
    Game Night 7:00 PM - In our welcome week we will have plenty

  6. Girls Coffee Meetup

    Girls Coffee Meetup

    To kick off our semester together, we're...

    Girls Coffee Meetup
    Date
    Location
    The Fox
    Girls Coffee Meetup 9:00 AM - To kick off our semester together, we're

  7. Free Lunch & Campus Tours

    Free Lunch & Campus Tours

    Want some free food and help finding our...

    Free Lunch & Campus Tours
    Date
    Location
    Auburn Christian Student Center
    Free Lunch & Campus Tours 11:30 AM - Want some free food and help finding our

  8. Fun and Games on Cater Lawn

    Fun and Games on Cater Lawn

    Fun and games on the Cater lawn. We will...

    Fun and Games on Cater Lawn
    Date
    Location
    Cater Lawn
    Fun and Games on Cater Lawn 10:00 AM - Fun and games on the Cater lawn. We will

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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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