There is no experience quite like standing on Pat Dye Field, looking up into a stadium of over 87,000 screaming fans and cheering on Auburn’s team to a victory! Being chosen as an Auburn cheerleader was one of the most exciting moments of my college experience. As a cheerleader at Auburn, you get the opportunity to participate in hundreds of on-campus and community-wide events each year. These events range from cheering at basketball games, gymnastics meets, and volleyball tournaments to reading books and doing pep rally’s at elementary schools and nursing homes. Being an Auburn cheerleader means representing Auburn both on and off the field.
My favorite memory as an Auburn cheerleader was in 2011 during my senior year. Cam Newton was the quarterback. Auburn had won every game of the season up to that point, including the SEC Championship. It was January 10th, and we were in Glendale, Arizona, at the National Championship game. The time on the scoreboard slowly ran down from 5, 4, 3, 2, 1….then Auburn University was declared the 2010 National Champions! Confetti fell from the sky; newspapers were passed around with the headline “TIGERS WIN”, and Auburn’s football team, cheerleaders and fans erupted in excitement! I remember feeling so lucky to be there and to be a small part of something so awesome in Auburn’s history.
Being a cheerleader at Auburn University holds so many wonderful memories that I will be able to cherish forever!
With 4 different councils and 50 chapters to choose from, Auburn has a wide variety of ways you can get plugged in to Greek Life. Click on the video links below to hear from our Council Presidents and see how you can get involved today.
Alena Crews
President, Multicultural Greek Council
Mason Blevens
President, Interfraternity Council
Madison Birckhead
President, Panhellenic Council
Ronny Isaac
President, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Incorporated
Greek Life Facts
Demographics:
7,682 men and women make up the Auburn Greek Community.
Greek men and women represent approximately 31% of the total undergraduate population.
Service and Philanthropy
Greek students annually donate over $500,000 to local and national philanthropic efforts and charities as well as over 120,000 hours of service to local, national, and international organizations.
History:
The first fraternity founded at Auburn University was Sigma Alpha Epsilon – founded in 1878.
The first sorority founded at Auburn was Kappa Delta founded in 1922.
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. was founded in 1972 becoming the first NPHC organization to join the Auburn Greek community.
The Multicultural Greek Council’s first organization was Omega Delta Phi Fraternity, Inc. founded in 2016.
Okay, you’ve done it! You have made the decision and Auburn University is where you’ll be attending college for the next four years. Congratulations!
Now, you’re starting to think about the fall semester and all the things you want to experience – meeting new people, figuring out where your classes are, going to football games, not to mention joining a few clubs and organizations!
At Auburn, we have over close to 600 student organizations that range from social organizations, community service based organizations, faith based organizations, groups that share common interests, and many more. As an incoming freshman, it may be overwhelming thinking about all the things that you can do on campus. So, where do you start? Don’t worry, I’ve made you a list.
Welcome Week
Welcome Week serves as Auburn University’s official welcome to new and returning students. So, it’s definitely something to look forward to! Events throughout Welcome Week introduce students to Auburn life and involvement opportunities, to help them make Auburn their home away from home. Welcome Week is typically packed with over 100 activities across campus sponsored by organizations, departments, academic units, campus ministries, and more – there is something for everyone! Many of the events are going to have the things that freshman like to hear – free stuff! Whether it’s free food or a free t-shirt and koozie, it’s a great way to adjust to your first few weeks on campus.
O-Days
O Days on the concourse are a great way to meet people from various organizations. These happen throughout the semester on Wednesdays from 10am to 2pm. So, as you’re leaving class and heading to get lunch at the Student Center, pay attention to the organizations that are out there! You never know what groups you might see!
AU Involvement Ambassadors
If you are looking to get involved or are unsure where to start, go see the Involvement Ambassadors. They can help you find involvement opportunities and determine which are best for your personal interests. The Involvement Ambassadors can provide one-on-one consultations with students, AUinvolve tutorials, and they even host their own Involvement Webinar Series for student organizations. Set up an appointment with an ambassador to get plugged in with an organization today!
AU Involve Webpage
If you don’t have the time to meet with an AU Involvement Ambassador or if you want to do a little research before you even get to campus, make sure to check out the AU Involve webpage. This is a great tool for students to explore all of the official campus organizations at Auburn. You can search by keyword, categories, etc. A group’s page will give a brief overview of the organization, contact information, meeting days and times and more!
You will find that Auburn students are very active and engaged on campus – over 19,000 students are involved in various organizations! It’s one of the things that makes Auburn such a unique and happy place. So, don’t wait to add your name to one of the many groups on campus. We can’t wait to see you!
