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!

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.

Fall 2021 Series

Professors are People too!

Thursday 12 August 

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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. Join our faculty and the First Year Experience team in Mell Classroom Building 2550 from 2:00-3:30pm on Thursday, August 12th.
Liberal Arts Faculty Panel

Friday 13 August 

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Join First Year Experience and Auburn instructors to learn about adjusting to college level courses! Professors from English 1100, History 1010, and Psych 2010 will address questions about test preparation, study tips, and much more! Located in Mell Classroom Building 2550 from 10:00-11:30 am on Friday, August 13th.
Campus Rec and Your Academic Success

Tuesday 21 and Thursday 23 September

3:30-4:30pm Campus Recreation Center

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Work out that stress so you can do your best! Come join us at the Campus Recreation Center where Rec guides will give you an in-depth tour of their facilities. AU Health Promotion and Wellness Services will also teach you how maximizing your physical and mental health can enable you to succeed in your classes. Spaces are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your spot!
The Secrets of Midterm Writing

Monday 27 September

3:00-4:00 pm Library 4129

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Midterms are quickly approaching, and First Year Experience has partnered with University Writing to help you ace your midterm papers and essays! This midterm writing workshop will be facilitated by an expert from University writing to help you refine your writing skills and discover tools needed to excel at your papers and essay prompts. Come join us on September 27th at 3:00-4:00 pm in the Library Classroom 4129. Space is limited, so be sure to RSVP to reserve a spot!
Mental Health Matters

Thursday 21 October

2:00-3:00 pm Library 3133

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First Year Experience and Health Promotion and Wellness Services want to help you manage your stress as you approach finals!  Join us for this workshop where you will learn how to use tools from positive psychology and how to build good sleep habits so that you can regulate your mental health and well-being.

Ace That Final: Liberal Arts Faculty Panel

Tuesday 9 November

4:00-5:00 pm Mell Classroom Building 2550

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The end of the semester is approaching, and we want to help you ace your final exams! Join First Year Experience and Auburn faculty members to learn some tips on how to prepare for your finals in your English, History, and Psychology courses! The faculty panel will address questions about good study habits, effective time management, and more! Located in Mell Classroom Building 2550 from 4:00-5:00 pm on Tuesday, November 9th.

Registration Assistance

Wednesday 10 November

8:00am-4:00pm Student Center Room 2222/2223

Registration time is here! We know running into issues while registering for classes can be stressful, so on Wednesday, November 10th from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm, First Year Experience will be hosting our annual Registration Assistance event in the Melton Student Center 2222/2223!

Swing by our drop-in session to get live help from a staff member of the Registrar's office, 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 ticket window opens, and make registration a less stressful process!"

Ace That Final: Biology and Chemistry Faculty Panel

Thursday 11 November

2:30-3:30 pm Broun Hall 238

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The end of the semester is approaching, and we want to help you ace your final exams! Join First Year Experience and faculty members from the Biology and Chemistry departments to learn some tips on how to prepare for your finals in your BIOL and CHEM courses! This faculty panel will address questions about studying tips, time management, and more! Located in Broun Hall 238 from 2:30-3:30 pm on Thursday, November 11th.

Last modified: November 5, 2021