First Year Experience

Ace That Class

The Ace That Class series, hosted by First Year Experience, is designed to connect student participants with faculty, staff and campus departments at Auburn through educational panels and interactive workshops. Throughout the year, students are able to attend interactive sessions centering around topics such as time-management, reading difficult material, taking effective notes, and many other useful topics for college students wishing to succeed academically. See below for current and upcoming Ace That Class sessions!

Fall 2025 Event Series

Professors are People too!

Wednesday, August 13, 11:00 am - 12:00pm

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) 002

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Want a more personal connection with your professors? This faculty panel allows you get to know professors outside of the classroom and get some insider tips on how to be successful in your first semester! Some of the questions will explore fun topics about your professors' hobbies and interests, while others focus on utilizing office hours and what to expect in your college level courses.
Liberal Arts Faculty Panel

Thursday, August 14, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) 002

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Want to learn what to expect from your core Liberal Arts classes? Join First Year Experience and Auburn instructors to learn about adjusting to college-level courses! Professors from the College of Liberal Arts will address questions about things to expect throughout the semester, such as test preparation, study tips, and much more!
STEM Faculty Panel

Thursday, August 14, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) 002

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Want to learn what to expect from your core STEM classes? Join First Year Experience and Auburn instructors to learn about adjusting to college-level courses! Professors will address questions about what to expect in your STEM courses and address topics such as test preparation, study tips, and much more!
Nutrition Made Simple

Tuesday, September 16, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) 270

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Are you working to ace your nutrition your this year? This workshop will encourage and empower you to conquer balanced eating amidst college life. An Auburn Registered Dietician will share information about food science and what to eat to achieve your goals, such as more energy, stress management, better sleep, and ideas for building nutritious meals and snacks. Join First Year Experience and Recreation and Wellness to learn how to establish healthy habits during their first year at AU.

Unwind Your Mind: Managing Midterm Stress

Tuesday, September 23, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Academic Classroom and Laboratory Complex (ACLC) 270

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Are midterm exams, deadlines, and life's demands piling up? Join us in an interactive workshop to learn practical techniques to better handle midterm stress and decompress with lovable therapy dogs!

Registration Assistance

Tuesday, November 11th, 7:45 am - 4:30 pm

Melton Student Center 2223

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We know running into issues while registering for classes can be stressful, so Ace That! will be hosting our annual Registration Assistance event for first-year students when your registration time ticket opens for the spring.

Swing by our drop-in session to get live help from First Year Experience's Staff, CWE Counselors, and Peer Instructors with registering for your spring classes. No RSVP needed! Just drop in, bring your own device to use when your tim ticket opens, and make registration a less stressful process!

Finals Figured Out

Thursday, November 13th, 3:30 - 4:30 pm

Melton Student Center 2103 

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Finals Figured Out, a student-led panel where upper-level students share their best study tips, habits, and honest insights about preparing for finals. Hear about the strategies they used that helped them overcome challenges and succeed on their finals. You will also have the opportunity to connect with our panelists in small breakout groups to discuss specific study habits that have worked best for them. Whether you’re looking for time management advice, study routines, or reassurance, this is your chance to learn from those who’ve been in your shoes before.

Spring 2026 Event Series

Nutrition Made Simple

TBD

Are you working to ace your nutrition this New Year? This workshop will encourage and empower you to conquer balanced eating amidst college life. An Auburn Registered Dietician will share information about food science and what to eat to achieve your goals, such as more energy, stress management, better sleep, and ideas for building nutritious meals and snacks. Join First Year Experience and Recreation and Wellness to learn how to establish healthy habits during their first year at AU.
Building Healthy Relationships

TBD

Join the First Year Experience and Alabama Youth Relationships Education to learn the key elements of healthy vs. unhealthy relationships, participate in an interactive activity, and get your questions answered. Explore opportunities to get involved through service learning, internships, and research with the Healthy Relationships Lab at AU!

Connection
  • By working to incorporate and collaborate with different staff and faculty members across campus, Ace That Class connects participants with different resources on campus to increase students’ network of support here at Auburn.
  • Connecting with staff, faculty, and other students on campus allows students to broaden their social circles, learn more about the experiences of other members of our campus community, and form a deeper connection with our university.
Interaction
  • Through the interactive format of this FYE series, Ace That Class allows students to engage with the content being discussed by providing them with opportunities to interact with faculty members on our panels and participate hands-on in our workshops.
Education
  • Ace That Class offers a wide variety of panels and workshops with educational themes meant to increase students’ success both in and out of the classroom.
  • Through the involvement of faculty, staff, and campus departments, Ace That Class is able to provide professional insight from our very own Auburn educators on how to perform well in college-level courses.

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Last modified: October 23, 2025