SOS Eligibility
To be eligible to participate in SOS, you must have:
- Been accepted to Auburn University as either an
- Entering transfer student starting in the summer or fall semester
- Entering transfer student or freshman starting in the spring semester
- Paid the $250 enrollment deposit to Enrollment Operations. *Please note that it takes 24-48 hours for your deposit to process.
If you are an incoming freshman starting in the summer or fall, you will attend Camp War Eagle. Visit auburn.edu/cwe for more information.
SOS Session Dates
Students Starting in summer or Fall 2025
Summer/Fall students will start to be added to the new student modules in early February.
| Date | Session Method | Estimated Session Time | SOS Session Registration Opens |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday, April 11, 2025 | In Person | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central | Early February |
| Thursday, May 15, 2025 | In Person | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central | Early February |
| Wednesday, June 18, 2025 | Virtual | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central | Early February |
| Wednesday, July 2, 2025 | Virtual | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Central | Mid-May |
| Thursday, August 14, 2025 | In Person | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM Central | Mid-July |
We highly recommend attending the April, May, June or July sessions sessions instead of waiting until the August session.
Click here for program and schedule information.
Students Starting in Spring 2026
Spring students will start to be added to the new student modules in early September. Your orientation sessions will be in November, December, and January. We highly recommend attending the November and December sessions instead of waiting until the January session.
SOS Registration Instructions
To Register for SOS:
- Log in to AU Access with your username and password.
- Navigate to the First Year Experience tile. If you do not see it on your home screen, click the three lines in the upper right. Then click Discover. Search for First Year Experience. You can click the ribbon in the upper right of the card to save this card to your home screen.
- Click the SOS Registration link.
- Complete all the fields.
- Check your Auburn email account for a confirmation email.
If you have technical difficulties obtaining or using your password, please email the Information Technology Service Desk at itservicedesk@auburn.edu and include your phone number. If you cannot find your username and need a duplicate copy of your acceptance letter, email Enrollment Operations at webadms@auburn.edu or email your Admissions Advisor.
Make sure you complete the new student modules as soon as possible.
Academic advising and orientation operate independently, and no advising will be available during the orientation sessions. You do not have to complete one prior to the other. In order to register for classes, you must have submitted your enrollment deposit, have completed the new student modules, which includes the transfer plan of study if you are a transfer student, and have an open registration time ticket. You can also find the modules at auburn.instructure.com. The course is called Successfully Orienting Students. Please note, it will take time for your advisor to review your information and you will want to be able to register as your registration time ticket opens.