Hello new parents and students – welcome to the Auburn
Family! We are so glad that your child has chosen to attend the loveliest
village on the plains for college, and we are even happier that you chose to
visit Auburn with them! Camp War Eagle is exciting and informative, but it can
be a little overwhelming. Here’s some helpful hints and tricks for getting
through these two days from our intern and current Auburn University student, Rachel!
1. Know that it’s going to be very, very busy (but awesome!)
The best part about CWE is that the excellent staff and
counselors give you all of the information that you could ever need about
academics, campus life, residence halls, financial services and more. It’s a
busy two days, but it will be informative and helpful and fun!
2. Don’t be afraid to ask questions.
The whole point of CWE is to become familiar with Auburn. If
you have a question about anything, even if you think it’s too specific, ask
anyway! Someone will know the answer. When I went to Camp War Eagle, I
had a really weird, specific question about registering for classes in the
Honors College. Even though my counselor didn’t know the answer, it only took him two
seconds to find someone who did. The CWE counselors are trained specifically to
help you, so utilize them. You can always call the Foy Information Desk
(remember that from your campus tour?) if you need to. The number is
334-844-4244.
3. Attend the business fair!
I know, at the end of Camp War Eagle you might be completely exhausted
and want to head home (or back to your hotel bed!) But you should consider
attending the business fair. The
business fair has representatives from companies and organizations from all
other the community. There’s lots of freebies, including free food and
giveaways. If you visit our table, you can enter to win a semester of free
textbooks! We also have information about booking hotels during football
season, so stop by!
Additionally, if your student wants to live off campus, many
of the apartment complexes have representatives at the fair too. Come visit,
enter to win free books and take a look around (and grab some free stuff!)
4. Be prepared to console if your student didn’t get the “perfect
schedule.”
One of the most common things I hear about Camp War Eagle is, “I
didn’t get the classes I wanted.” Those of us at the Tourism Bureau that went
to Auburn remember going to Camp War Eagle and not getting any of the classes
we had planned for! Don’t worry – it will not ruin the rest of your college
career. You have plenty of time to take the classes you need and registration
is SO MUCH EASIER after Camp War Eagle. You are not doomed to 8 a.m. classes
forever, I promise.
5. Bring the right stuff with you.
Besides sheets and shampoo, your student also needs to bring
his or her completed form for the Medical Clinic! If you don't have it, no worries - you'll just have to send it in once you leave Camp War Eagle. It’ll also make your student's life easier if they’ve
taken the Math Placement test – that way they can sign up for the right math
class if they need to! If necessary, have them take the Foreign Language
Placement Test too. Aigle de guerre! (That's War Eagle in French.)
6. Explore!
Auburn University is great (and, of course, the reason
you’re here) but the community has a lot to offer too. Instead of rushing out
of town after Camp War Eagle is over, consider staying an extra night and trying out one
of our fabulous restaurants (see our Best Bites list here), or checking out the boutiques downtown. Once football season starts, Auburn gets busy! Take
this opportunity to enjoy the peace and calm that Auburn prides itself on...on
every day except gameday!
7. Practice your “War Eagle!”
If you’re not an Auburn alum, chances are you aren’t used to
saying “War Eagle!” yet. That’s ok, because you’re going to get plenty of
practice during Camp War Eagle. Don’t be shy about it! You and your student are now a part
of the Auburn Family. Just because you aren’t the one attending Auburn doesn’t
mean you’re off the hook – whenever my parents wear their Auburn gear (in
Colorado!), at least one person will say “War Eagle!”
We are looking forward to having you here! Have fun and
don’t hesitate to contact us or the CWE office if you have any questions!
Here are some helpful links and phone numbers:
Camp War Eagle office: (334) 844-4501
Auburn-Opelika Tourism Bureau: (334) 887-8747
Foy Information Desk: (334) 844-4244
Camp War Eagle Website:
Camp War Eagle Frequently Asked Questions:
