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. 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...

    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

  3. Ace That!: Professors are People Too

    Ace That!: Professors are People Too

    Want a more personal connection with...

    Ace That!: Professors are People Too
    Date
    Location
    ACLC 002
    Ace That!: Professors are People Too 2:00 PM - Want a more personal connection with

  4. 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

  5. LEAD After Dark: Glow Rodeo

    LEAD After Dark: Glow Rodeo

    From Wednesday, August 12, 2026...

    LEAD After Dark: Glow Rodeo
    Date
    Location
    Melton Student Center Ballroom
    LEAD After Dark: Glow Rodeo 5:30 PM - From Wednesday, August 12, 2026

  6. Freshman Dinner and Discipleship

    Freshman Dinner and Discipleship

    Join us for an activity and discussing...

    Freshman Dinner and Discipleship
    Date
    Location
    Auburn Wesley Foundation
    Freshman Dinner and Discipleship 6:30 PM - Join us for an activity and discussing

  7. Games on the Lawn

    Games on the Lawn

    Join us for some fun lawn games and...

    Games on the Lawn
    Date
    Location
    Cater Lawn
    Games on the Lawn 5:00 PM - Join us for some fun lawn games and

  8. Y'alloha!

    Y'alloha!

    Join us for a tropical, Hawaiian night...

    Y'alloha!
    Date
    Location
    Auburn Wesley Foundation
    Y'alloha! 6:30 PM - Join us for a tropical, Hawaiian night

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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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