Students from over 120 countries make up a cosmopolitan & diverse campus
#5 Most Politically Active Students (Princeton Review)
About This Campus
American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world. Our students distinguish themselves for their service, leadership, and ability to rethink global and domestic challenges and opportunities.
At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.
Students choose a personalized curriculum of theoretical study and experiential learning, taught by faculty in courses that take them from the classroom, to the nation’s capital, and all around the globe.
Location Information
Our 90-acre campus is strategically located in a beautiful residential district of Washington, DC. The campus—an accredited arboretum—combines the advantages of a traditional college setting with the energy, culture, and opportunities of a global capital city. Relax with your friends on our grounds one moment; take an impromptu trip to the National Mall the next.
Helpful Information
Students register with sophomore students. No guarantee to enroll in desired courses. Students must have flexibility in course registration.
Closed Programs Communication: Public Relations & Strategic Communication, Journalism, Film & MediaLimitations Students 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
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
Home Payment: 17
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 03/03/21.
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Recreation Fee
$65
Semester
Plan B
Mandatory
Technology Fee
$120
Semester
Plan B
Mandatory
Parking Fee
$506
Semester
Plan B
Optional
Transportation Fee
$136
Semester
Plan B
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 amount above is for the full academic year. If only at AU for the fall the rate is $814, if at AU only for the spring the rate is $1139.
Financial Aid
Home Payment
For eligible Home Payment students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 03/03/21
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
48% living on campus
Double: $5048
Per semester unless otherwise noted
On campus living is limited
Off-Campus Housing
Approximate monthly cost: $875
Proximity to campus: 5
Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About Housing On-campus housing cannot be guaranteed. Students will be provided with housing application instructions in April for Fall semester and late October for Spring semester. To view more information about campus housing visit: https://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/residence-halls.cfm
Meal Plans Per Semester
Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
$800 declining balance plan.
$1588 per semester for 6 meals per week.
$2442 per semester for 10 meals per week.
Notes About Meal Plans Except for the declining balance meal plan, the two block meal plans above also provide $400 Eaglebucks which can be used to purchase items at establishments on campus. There is also a list of off-campus restaurants that also accept Eaglebucks.
Health Ins.
Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 03/03/21.
Purpose
Amount
Period
Plan
Status
Health Insurance
$1952
Year
Plan B
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.
- 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 on the FAQ site: https://www.american.edu/ocl/student-health-faq.cfm
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance N/A
All data in this document is the
responsibility of the campus and has beenprovided by the campus NSE coordinator.
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