Registration Information
Registration opens: May 21, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. (CST)
The Week of Service is limited to the first 100 participants registered. We encourage you to register as soon as you know you are interested. We do keep a waitlist and contact interested parties if there is an open spot. Please check your Auburn University email for updates.
The Week of Service program is a student-led, annual event hosted by the Auburn University Honors College committed for eleven years to teaching incoming freshmen about poverty and showing them how they can serve in the Lee County community and beyond. Each day consists of a new service site, new information about poverty from a speaker or film, educational activities, and additional activities. The goal of the Week of Service Program is to spark a desire for service within each participant and to give them an excellent introduction to Auburn University. Participants will have the opportunity to make friends with other incoming first year students while also being led through the week by an upperclassman Honors College student.
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The Week of Service program is dedicated to education, justice, and service. We seek to bring awareness to the causes and consequences of poverty at the national, state and local levels. We empower students to live with empathy and compassion and to build relationships as their most authentic selves with each other and their communities. The Week of Service is a call to action: to better our community through understanding, advocating and helping others who need it most.
Auburn University Honors College adopted the theme of poverty to raise awareness for both its causes and effects across the state of Alabama, the United States of America, and the world to its students. This program is designed to give incoming Honors College freshmen first-hand experience with poverty at a local level. The program is both enlightening and challenging, developed thoughtful conversation and personal reflection for all its participants. Overall, previous students consider the week to be an “impactful, eye-opening, and transformative service-learning experience.”
The program is designed to give participants an experience that is both challenging and enlightening. A traditional academic approach is mixed with hands-on learning to help participants develop a deeper understanding of the issues surrounding poverty. Thanks to this program, these students are creating an environment of service that is synonymous with the mission of Auburn University.
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Fun Fact: I have completed two half Ironmans
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Hometown: Madison, Alabama
Major: Anthropology
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Hometown: Woodstock, Alabama
Major: Aerospace Engineering
Favorite Song: “Vienna” by Billy Joel
Fun Fact: I am a 3x Space Camp graduate!
Head Counselor
Hometown: Auburn, Alabama
Major: Accounting
Favorite Song: “Sixteen Tons” by Tennessee Ernie Ford
Fun Fact: I won a Dunk Contest at an Auburn Basketball game when I was seven years old.
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Major(s): International Studies and Political Science
Favorite Song: “I’m Sorry We Lied” by Blood Orange
Fun Fact: I made a TikTok that got over 4 million views.
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Major: Biomedical Sciences / Pre-Pharmacy
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Fun Fact: I played the oboe and was involved in theatre!
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Major: Microbiology
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Fun Fact: I was in the top 0.001% of Camila Cabello listeners last year.
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Major: Biomedical Sciences / Pre-Dental
Favorite Song: “Islands in the Stream” by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
Fun Fact: Growing up in Texas I raised 20 goats for over nine years and even won seven buckles!
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Major: Aerospace Engineering and Physics
Favorite Song: “I'll Follow the Sun” by The Beatles
Fun Fact: I have hiked most of the southern part of the Appalachian Trail
Hometown: Mobile, Alabama
Major: Chemical Engineering
Favorite Song: “Roommates” by Malcolm Todd
Fun Fact: I live on a farm with cows and chickens!
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Major: Industrial and Systems Engineering
Favorite Song: “Swim Between Trees” by Flipturn
Fun Fact: Freshman year I was on the Auburn Club Pickleball competitive team.
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Major: Animal Sciences Pre-Vet and Spanish
Favorite Song: "Carolina In My Mind" by James Taylor
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Major: Chemical Engineering
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Major: Accountancy and Public Administration
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Major: Chemical Engineering
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Fun Fact: I broke my leg in two spots running in a straight line.
Week of Service Intern
Honors Student Programs Coordinator
FAQs
What does a typical day look like?
Each day begins at a different service site where participants will spend three to four hours volunteering. For lunch participants will be on their own unless we are traveling outside of Lee County. After lunch participants will spend the afternoon on campus listening to speakers, viewing academic films and having evening discussions in small groups. Most days participants will eat dinner on campus at the edge. In the evening counselors will host additional activities like kickball, karaoke, crafts, capture the flag, trivia and more!
Follow our Instagram, @auweekofservice, and our Facebook page, AU Honors Week of Service, as we release more information regarding the week.
What service sites will we be serving at during Week of Service?
Will I have any free time during the Week of Service?
While we do have a busy schedule, there are times during the day when participants will have some free time. Usually around lunchtime participants can head back to their living space to clean up and eat. In the evenings there is free time, and we also offer fun activities which are not required. Expect to be with your counselor and group members all day.
What items do I need to bring with me for the Week of Service?
As you prepare to move to on or off-campus housing for the school year, keep these items in mind specifically for Week of Service:
- Closed-toe shoes (preferably old tennis shoes)
- Clothes you don’t mind working in/getting dirty/painting in
- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- We provide a reusable water bottle and a drawstring bag
Do I need a car to participate?
No, participants are free to drive and carpool, but transportation will be provided for those without vehicles.
Do I need to live on campus to participate?
No, any incoming Honors College first year student is eligible to apply.
Is there a cost associated with the Week of Service program?
Yes, in order to provide this service-learning experience, participants are responsible for a $75 programmatic fee. This fee helps to cover expenses such as meals, a t-shirt and other reservations.
Housing move-in registration is open. What should I do? Register or not?
For those of you who will be residing on-campus, it is imperative that you register for early move-in with the Housing Office. The Week of Service program is among the approved groups guaranteed early move-in privileges. Please register for early move-in for one of the specified dates through the Housing Student Portal.
Will I get to move to my actual on-campus room if I participate in the Week of Service?
You will move in early to your assigned housing for the academic school year. Housing will send out specific instructions on when and where to get your room key.
Are meals provided during the Week of Service?
Some meals are provided during the week. A schedule will be provided that indicates when and where meals and snacks will be provided. Participants with any dietary restrictions will be accommodated as best as possible. Please keep in mind that there will be limited dining options available on-campus during the week.
Will I have the opportunity to do other university activities during the Week of Service (i.e. Marching Band, sorority recruitment, etc.)?
The Week of Service runs all day with a combination of mandatory and some optional activities. To fully experience the program, it is recommended that participants not be involved in any other activities during the week.
What is the Week of Service fall class? How do I enroll in the course: Beyond Week of Service?
This optional class is a one credit hour pass/fail Honors College participation course held in the fall semester. See course offering: HONR 1087. At the time of registering for Week of Service, you will indicate if you would like to be enrolled in the course for the Fall 2026 semester. Honors College staffwill then place students in the course. This class will remain closed throughout Camp War Eagle (CWE) since only participants are eligible to be in the class. You can still register for the class after the Week of Service program has ended.
