Potential Magazine Fall 2012 | Página 21

parent involvement Parent involvement is encouraged at Auburn University. Camp War Eagle is a mandatory two-day orientation for incoming freshmen, and while parents are not required to attend Camp War Eagle, it is encouraged. Overall, parents find Camp War Eagle a valuable experience and enjoy having their own student counselor during their time on ƒ Auburn has been ranked in the top 50 public universities for 20 consecutive years by U.S. News & World Report. campus tours ƒ According to a recent survey, 80% of bachelor’s degree recipients were employed within three months of graduation, with 96% employed within one year. Available Monday through Friday, four times each day and include an admissions overview. Reserve a spot online at www.auburn.edu/visit. meet all of these requirements will then be chosen out of the pool of applicants based on these qualifications. In 2012, there were 650 students selected for admittance into Auburn’s Honors College. Honors College students enjoy some interesting perks such as book clubs with deans and even the AU President. Auburn has a strong development program that has produced Rhodes Scholars and a Gates Cambridge Award – only 2 out of 32 recipients total were from a public university. Many of these students, as well as many of the general student population, also participate in the co-op program and internships. traditions One of the most notable aspects of Auburn University is its rich history of tradition and the mystery behind how many of these traditions originated. Of the many traditions the students, faculty and staff have, some of the most well-known include the flight of the eagle before football games,