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 2024 Event Series

Professors are People too!

Wednesday, August 14, 1:00 - 2:00pm

Mell Classroom Building 2510

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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.
STEM Faculty Panel

Wednesday, August 14, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

Mell Classroom Building 2510

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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!
Liberal Arts Faculty Panel

Thursday, August 15, 2:00 - 3:00 pm

Broun Hall 238

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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!
Unwind Your Mind: Managing Midterm Stress

Thursday, October 3, 3:00 - 4:00 pm

ACLC 242

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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 from a campus licensed professional counselor and Dr. Rooster, one of our lovable therapy dogs!

Ace That Final: Liberal Arts Faculty Panel

TBD 

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!

Ace That Final: STEM Faculty Panel

TBD

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 STEM departments to learn some tips on how to prepare for your finals in your STEM courses! This faculty panel will address questions about studying tips, time management, and more!

Registration Assistance

TBD

We know running into issues while registering for classes can be stressful, so First Year Experience 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 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!

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: September 27, 2024