Academics
Registration- Schedule of Classes
- Priority: After campus students
- Syllabus Request for Course Pre-Approval: Contact Host Coordinator for assistance
Closed ProgramsSchool of Communication: Film & Media, Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Journalism, Communication Studies
LimitationsStudents cannot take any courses that require admissions to a special program, such as Honors, University College, Mentorship or Washington Semester. Please see all course restrictions here: https://www.american.edu/abroadatau/academics.cfm
Incoming students register with sophomores. Students cannot be guaranteed registration in preferred courses. It is important that students have flexibility in the courses they take and are able to take classes outside of their major.
Notable Academic Programs- International Studies/International Relations
- Political Science
- Business Administration
- International Business
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE Students
Accounting, African American Studies, American Studies...
++ show allAccounting, African American Studies, American Studies, Anthropology, Arabic, Art History, Asian Studies, Biology/Life Science, Business Administration, Business Information Systems, Business Management, Chemistry, Chinese, Computer and Information Science, Creative Writing, Dance, Digital Arts, Economics, Education, Elementary Education, Environmental Sciences, European Studies, Finance/Banking, French, German, Global Studies, Government, Graphic Design, Health Education, History, International Business, International Relations, International Studies, Japanese, Jewish Studies, Latin American Studies, Literature, Marketing, Mathematics, Middle Eastern Studies, Music, Neuroscience, Philosophy, Photography, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Public Health, Religious Studies/Theology, Russian, Secondary Education, Sociology, Spanish, Statistics, Studio Art, Theater Arts/Drama/Acting, Women and Gender Studies
Tuition / Finances
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/20/22
Finances
- Campus Budget
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
Financial Aid for NSE Students
Regardless of Payment Plan, financial aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Recreation Fee |
$65 |
Semester |
Home |
Mandatory |
| Technology Fee |
$120 |
Semester |
Home |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$506 |
Semester |
Home |
Optional |
| Transportation Fee |
$136 |
Semester |
Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: Incoming exchange students must pay their own Recreation (AU Sports Center) fee and Transportation fee (Metro UPass). The Metro UPass gives students unlimited access to public transportation for the semester. The Health Insurance fee is automatically charged to any student enrolled at AU. Students may only have this charge removed if they meet all the requirements and submit proof of having insurance that meets or exceeds the requirements for health coverage at AU. The spring semester rate is $1265. If only at AU for the fall the rate is $913.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 05/20/22
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 48% living on campus
- not available
Off-Campus Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1500
- Proximity to campus: 5
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingWe are unable to offer on-campus housing. Students an may search for off-campus housing vis the off-campus housing site: https://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/off-campus-housing-services.cfm; Facebook groups; or furnished apartments with all utilities included can be contracted through TurnKey Housing. Information is given to admitted students about these resources.
Meal Plans
- Campus Meal Plans
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $800 declining balance plan.
Notes About Meal PlansStudents who live off-campus are eligible to enroll in a meal plan if they wish. Meal plans are based on meal swipes in a certain amount for the semester, plus a declining balance of EagleBucks which can be used for food purchases. More information about meal plans can be found: https://www.american.edu/ocl/onecarddining/mealplan.cfm
Health
Figures per Semester are current as of 05/20/22
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Health Insurance |
$1265 |
Semester |
Home |
Mandatory |
Important Notes about Health Insurance
- All full-time students, residential students, and students on F1 and J1 visas at AU must have insurance that provides comprehensive coverage in Washington, DC. If you're in a required category, you will be enrolled automatically in AU's student health insurance plan. This premium is charged to your student account. Fall rate is $913, Spring rate is $1265.
- If you have another insurance plan that provides comprehensive coverage in Washington DC, you may request a waiver and, if approved, the charge (e.g. the health insurance premium) will be removed from your student account.
- After you submit your waiver request, it will be reviewed and a decision made within 5 business days. Please be aware that approval is not automatic. You will receive an email when your waiver decision has been made.
- Further information can be found at: https://www.american.edu/aucentral/about-student-health-insurance-plan.cfm
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
N/A
Requirements
Other Health Related Comments
Students who wish to ask for a waiver of the AU student health insurance must ensure they have appropriate coverage and submit the waiver request by the stated deadline: https://www.american.edu/ocl/healthcenter/health-insurance-waiver-information.cfm
