New Eagle Families
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Contact Us
Mary Graydon Center, Room 317-320A on a map
New Student and Family Programs 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8168 United StatesWelcome New Eagles!
Congratulations on your admission to American University and welcome to the Eagle Family!
Get Ready for Eagle Summit
Earn your wings when you work with your Orientation Leader and small group in-person to complete Eagle Summit, an orientation experience that connects New Eagles to their campus through exciting activities, challenges and fun prizes!
Eagle Summit takes place on Thursday, August 25th and Friday, August 26th. Your Eagle Summit date is determined by your move-in date and any programs you may be a part of during All-American Welcome.
We've sent you an email with your Eagle Summit assignment, but you can explore the schedule and details here.
Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!
New Eagles
Orientation Video Playlist
Check out the recordings of our 2022 Orientation presentations on our YouTube playlist!
Self-Paced Pre-Orientation
(Students & families) Online intro to AU: academics, campus life, finances, safety, support services and more.
Academic Success
First Year Advising
By now, students should have their fall semester schedules! Questions about the waitlist or how to make changes? Check the First Year Advising resources.
Academic Support Services
The transition to college academics can be challenging. Don't wait until you feel stuck or overwhelmed to take advantage of our free Academic Support Services.
What is AUx?
The American University Experience (AUx)is a full-year AU Core Curriculum course specially designed for students transitioning into their first year of college at AU.