Please read below before proceeding with application:

This enrichment opportunity is available for undergraduate and graduate students from Auburn University and Southern Union State Community College that have completed at least 30 hours of credit prior to December 31, 2026, and comes at no cost. Participants will experience an Auburn kickoff, engage with local and statewide elected officials as well as business and nonprofit leaders, garner an understanding of the workforce opportunities around the area, and enjoy the area’s quality of life first-hand.

Please know that it’s incredibly important that we strong participation if you are selected – with a requirement of four of the five sessions. We will work with you to assist in garnering the appropriate passes for any class time you might miss.

These are the days/times that our programs will be facilitated. Please review and if you are unable to make four of the five, please take this into consideration before applying.

1. Anchor Auburn Kickoff: 8 am - 4:30 pm on Friday, January 15th

2. Montgomery Drive-In: 11 am on Tuesday, February 16th through 3:00 pm - Wednesday, February 17th

3. Work in Auburn: 8 am – 3:30 pm on Tuesday, March 2nd

4. Serve in Auburn: 8 am – 3 pm on Friday, March 24th

5. Live and Play in Auburn / Graduation: 8:30am - 1:00pm; Graduation 6-8:00 pm on Thursday, April 8th

The program will accept up to 30 participants. Applications will be accepted October 12 – December 1, 2026, and those accepted will be notified by December 19, 2026.
Applicant Details

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1. Name (First and Last Name) (Required.)

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2. Email - (that you check often) (Required.)

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3. Phone (Required.)

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4. Hometown (Required.)

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5. Major / Field of Study (Required.)

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6. Date of Expected Graduation (semester & year) (Required.)

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7. How many hours of course work have you completed by Dec. 2026? (Must have 30 hours to participate) (Required.)

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8. Are you open to staying in Alabama post-graduation? (Required.)

Tell Us About Yourself

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9. Please share a bit about your career aspirations (Required.)

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10. How do you see yourself contributing to the Auburn community in the coming years? (Required.)

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11. Please share what aspects of the Auburn community or topics you are interested in learning more about. (Required.)

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12. Please list and describe all of your campus involvement (e.g., student organizations, leadership positions, volunteer work, athletics, research, or other activities). Be sure to include your role, level of commitment, and any accomplishments. If you do not have any campus involvement, please indicate ‘N/A.’ (Required.)

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13. Please rank the top 10 determinates of where you will choose to locate after college from the list below. Choice 1 should be most important to you. (Required.)

Please list below contact information for a work, faculty, or community reference.

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14. Name (Required.)

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15. Phone Number

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16. Email (Required.)

Program Commitment and Final Details

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17. Can you commit to at least four of the five sessions listed below?
(A class excuse may be provided if needed)

1. Anchor Auburn Kickoff: 8 am - 4:30 pm on Friday, January 15th

2. Montgomery Drive-In: 11 am on Tuesday, February 16th through 3:00 pm - Wednesday, February 17th

3. Work in Auburn: 8 am – 3:30 pm on Tuesday, March 2nd

4. Serve in Auburn: 8 am – 3 pm on Friday, March 24th

5. Live and Play in Auburn / Graduation: 8:30am - 1:00pm; Graduation 6-8:00 pm on Thursday, April 8th
(Required.)

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18. Do you have access to reliable transportation? (Must be able to get to each session.) (Required.)

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19. Please select your t-shirt size. (Required.)

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20. Please share any dietary restrictions we should be aware of.

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