About Auburn University

Tiger Takeoff will be held Thursday, July 18th - Saturday, July 20th, 2024 at the Auburn University in Auburn, AL. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM on Thursday, July 18th and the conference will end around 1:00 PM on Saturday, July 20th.

Tiger Takeoff is FREE to attend! Conference materials, housing for participants, and all meals are included. Participants are responsible for transportation arrangements to and from Auburn, AL.

Tiger Takeoff is an educational recruitment conference for rising seniors (high- school class of 2025) from Alabama. This conference is open to all students with a focus on students from underrepresented geographic locations and backgrounds.

Yes. Attendees are to participate in all conference activities scheduled July 18-20.

No. Students are responsible for making travel arrangements to and from campus. Parent/guardian pick-up is scheduled from 12:00 PM-1:00 PM on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

While your parent or guardian may not attend the conference as a participant, there will be portions of the conference in which they are invited to participate. Following check-in on July 18th, we encourage parents to take part in a Parent/Guardian Information Session as well as lunch.

Yes. We understand that some students will drive themselves to the conference. However, please note that students will not be allowed to use their vehicles during the conference. Upon check-in, students who have brought a vehicle will be provided a parking pass and asked to turn over their keys until the conference conclude.

Please pack comfortable clothing and shoes. It will be hot during the day, and there will be time spent outside, so we ask that you dress accordingly. You are welcomed to wear shorts/t-shirts/tennis shoes during your time on campus. There will be a lot of movement across campus! You’ll only need a business casual outfit with comfortable shoes for the dinner on Friday night. Also, don’t forget to bring a rain jacket or umbrella! You will be provided a conference t-shirt to wear on the final day of the conference.

You will need to bring linens for your bed. The beds in the residence halls are twin XL. If you don’t have twin XL fitted sheets, you could simply bring 2 flat sheets. We suggest that students bring a light blanket, pillow, towels, toiletries, shower shoes and any other necessary personal items.

In order for students to have a well-rounded experience, students will be assigned a roommate by the Tiger Takeoff Staff. Males and females will be housed in separate living spaces. We will not honor any roommate requests in advance.

No. Conference participants will be provided with all meals during the duration of the conference.

No. Money is not needed for the conference. Everything you need will be provided to you upon arrival.

No. On-site registration will not be available. Only registered and confirmed participants are allowed to participate.

Yes. Students are expected to be in the residence halls at the conclusion of the day’s activities. Residence halls will be monitored throughout the day and evening by university staff members.

In case of an emergency, please contact the Cross Cultural Center for Excellence at 334-844-0016.

• bed linens & pillow (sheets for twin XL size bed)
• towels
• casual attire
• athletic shoes (bring a pair you don’t mind getting a little dirty!)
• notebook and pen
• toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, contacts/contact solution, shampoo, etc.)
• phone/charger
• rain gear
• prescription medications (if necessary)
• spending money (should you want to get something at the bookstore/museum or purchase a snack between meals)

• alcohol
• drugs
• weapons
• jewelry or other valuable