Whether your student is new to AU or has been here for a few semesters, here is a list of important resources to support your Eagle's success!

Eagle Family Webinar Series sessions help parents/families learn about key topics and resources that support AU students (first-year, transfer, sophomore, junior, or senior).

Upcoming sessions:

January 15, 7:00pm EST- AU Kitchen: Where Flavor Meets Community

January 22, 7:00pm EST- AU Compass: LLC for Rising Sophomores

January 28, 12:00pm EST- Get Involved: Family Engagement at AU

View the Spring semester webinar calendar, event descriptions, and register to attend via the button below. We look forward to meeting with you virtually!

Be sure to check out the Academic Calendar for the schedule of classes, spring break, and other important dates!

Winter Welcome is an exciting time for students to get to know the AU community! Campus partners host events for students to socialize, make new friends, and develop strong connections on campus and at the University. Winter Welcome runs through the first week of classes and students can log into Engage to view events.

The AU Career Center has robust programming for students! 

Events:

📌 Internship Workshops help students explore and prepare to submit for summer internship applications in government, public affairs, justice & law, international affairs, STEM, psychology, social sciences, education, humanities, communication and arts.

📌 Signature Series events to assist students with career education topics ranging from Job Search Strategy to Interviewing.

📌 Employer events include a networking reception and career fairs.

📌 Job Fair Prep events ensure each student is ready for the Job & Internship Fair in April.

Resources: 

🖊️Advising:  Students can meet with their school-specific career advisor or drop-in to Bender Library (drop-ins: every weekday from 1-3pm).

🖊️Handshake:  Students log in with their AU credentials to register for events, search for jobs and internships, and schedule appointments with their career advisor.

🖊️Weekly Newsletter:  Students learn about recruitment and career education events. 

🖊️Merit Awards: The Office of Merit Awards helps students and alumni identify and compete for national merit-based scholarship and fellowship opportunities for study abroad, graduate education, research and high-level work experiences. 

Renovations to the second and third floors of AU's Mary Graydon Center (MGC) create highly functional community spaces and streamline access to vital student services.

Matthew Warshaw, SIS/BA ’94, sees the impact of his AU education throughout his life; inspiration to pay it forward for today's Eagles.

New SPA Assistant Professor Stacie St. Louis reveals a surprising convergence in public opinion on the matter across party lines.

Check your inbox for communications from eaglefamilies@american.edu and contact the New Student and Family Programs team with any questions. We're here to assist!