Question about Bid Day at Auburn University?

[UGAalum94]

Wow! Good to know. Is this a long standing tradition?

[AUAZD2001]

When I was a freshman, I moved up to Auburn all by myself before recruitment. My parents came a week later to be there on Bid Day and for my first day of classes. A lot of parents come for Bid Day, but that doesn't mean if you can't make it your daughter will fell left out. There are plenty of activities throughout the day for her to take part in. If you do travel to Auburn for Bid Day, you're in for an experience unlike any other you've had before. A llittle advice: Wear comfortable walking shoes because there is virtually no convenient parking and you will most likely have to walk a good bit. Also wear cool clothing. This is, after all, Alabama in August. It's almost guaranteed to be H-O-T!!!

Eta:
Attending Bid Day is in the "Top 25 Things to do at Auburn Before You Graduate."

[AU_ZTA86]

Ditto - LOTS of girls families attend bid day, not to mention the swarms of fraternity guys there to check out the new member classes It's a lot of fun and definitely very hot! However, it certainly isn't mandatory for you to be there - I was from TN and my parents weren't there and it was ok for me - then sent me flowers that day and came a couple of weeks later. It's up to you and your daughter!

[carnation]

Yes, hordes of parents attend Bid Day now! Somebody help me out on this because they used to gather by Social Center but it seems they've moved? A carload of parents from here went last year and said it was a mob scene.

And like the other posters said, some don't attend and it's okay. Please let us know how your daughter's rush goes!