Join us for Parent & Family Orientation to get more acquainted with American University resources and the professionals who will support your Eagle on campus! You will hear from AU leaders on various topics, including academic success, campus involvement, safety, and much more.

Attend on Sunday, August 18 or Monday, August 19. Choose the day that works best for your schedule or that aligns with your student’s move-in date. (Families moving in on Saturday are welcome to join the Sunday session.) 

Arrive at 3:30 p.m. for check in and light refreshments. Sessions begin at 4:00 p.m. (program ends at 6:30 p.m.).

Location: Mary Graydon Center + various campus spaces, American University 

Registration will open soon!

🗝️And as you are planning travel and accommodations near campus, please view local hotel information here.

*The Live Chat function is monitored during business hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT)

💰 The first AU bill is due August 1

💉 Submit immunization records

📧 Check their AU email regularly

✅ For a more detailed checklist, click the link below.

"AU is a blend of big city and community feeling in one!"

Carmen N., Eagle Parent

Students have a summer required reading assignment before arriving to campus, a "community text" that students will use in their fall College Writing course. This year's community text is Dr. Ashley Shew’s Against Technoableism: Rethinking Who Needs Improvement. Dr. Shew will be at American University this fall during the 27th Annual Writer as Witness Colloquium, and she will meet with students and faculty. To learn about the Colloquium and where to purchase your student's copy, click below.

Students can apply for the Emerging Eagles Leadership Program. Is your student interested in exploring their leadership potential or aspiring to be a change maker?

Encourage your student to take advantage of this opportunity to grow as a leader and to make a positive impact at AU!

Students apply through Engage. Application closes on July 31.

💉 DC law requires that students under the age of 26 provide proof of the immunizations listed on the AU Mandatory Immunization Form.

To submit proof of immunization, students must:

1-Log into the Student Health Portal.

2-Under the "My Forms" section, select "Immunization History" and complete the form with the dates of the vaccinations from their immunization record.

3-After submitting the form, select the link to upload a scanned version of their immunization history signed by their medical provider.

Records will be reviewed, and students will receive a secure message in their portal within approximately five business days.

Students who do not complete this requirement will be able to attend classes, however registration for future semesters will be denied until the requirement is met.

💰 If your student has established you as a proxy, on the Student Accounts website in the proxy section, select your student's name to access their account and make payments [do not select Parent Name (You)]. Click on ‘Account Activity’ to see an itemized list of tuition, mandatory fees, and financial aid. Due Thursday, August 1.

Visit the tuition refund insurance website for information on Grad Guard tuition refund insurance.

🩺 Students are automatically charged for health insurance unless they submit a health insurance waiver request indicating they are covered by a comparable insurance plan. Visit here for details and to submit a health insurance waiver request.

🧳Housing & Residence Life (HRL) is busy preparing to welcome your student to campus. To review the packing list, details on your student's room, and other wonderful resources, visit the HRL website.

👋 Students can meet other new Eagles before they arrive on campus during our Summer Send-Off series! Hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations, the AU Summer Send-Offs are in-person social gatherings to help welcome the Class of 2028 to the AU community.

To find a send-off near you, click the button below.

✨ Incoming students are invited to the 2024 Summer Welcome Series to meet fellow Eagles, hear from alumni, and learn about resources offered to students by the Alumni Association and our Alumni Affinity Alliances and Networks (hosted by the Office of Alumni Relations in collaboration with the Office of Enrollment and the Center for Diversity and Inclusion). Welcomes are virtual, hosted on Zoom. RSVP here.

📦 American University is lucky enough to have a UPS store right in the heart of campus in the Lydecker Tunnel. With all the capabilities of your typical UPS location, this is an easy and convenient way to send (or receive) packages to and from campus.

🎉 As a new Eagle, what is your student most excited to get involved in on campus? Students can tell us about their interests by completing the Eagle Engagement Survey. They can find it their AU email inbox by searching for ‘Eagle Engagement Survey.’ Results can be used to improve the student experience and connect students with resources to support them in making the most of their AU journey.  Remind your student to complete the survey today!

Students can come out and show their Eagle pride as the Nationals host American University Day at the ballpark! On August 28, students can join American University students, faculty, parents, alumni and fans as the Eagles take over the ballpark for a day. Orientation Leaders and University Staff will accompany students from campus to the ballpark and back, and everyone who purchases a ticket will receive an exclusive Nationals American University Day co-branded jersey. Remind your student to RSVP through Engage and to get their ticket through MLB!  

First-year students make a sustainable statement with every stitch in Clothed In-Justice class. Click below to read an article from the Summer 2024 issue of American, the American University magazine.