Business & Management, Management, Politics& Political Science, Social Sciences
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At AU passion becomes action; students actively engage in the world around them; and the leaders of today train the leaders of tomorrow.
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Being a private, liberal arts university, AU offers a broad and flexible choice of
majors and minors. Students may double major, construct their own
interdisciplinary major or have their major in one school and a minor in another.
AU encourages students to transcend the boundaries of academic disciplines. The International Student and Scholar Services office meets the special needs of
international students, providing visa and immigration support, orientation, leadership opportunities, and counselling.
American University was founded by John Fletcher Hurst, a respected Methodist bishop who dreamed of a creating a university that trained public servants for the future. Chartered by Congress in 1893, AU has always been defined by its groundbreaking spirit. Before women could vote, they attended American University. When Washington, DC was still segregated, 400 African Americans called American University home. As we continue to grow in reputation and stature, we remain grounded in the ideals of our founders as we continue to be a leader for a changing world.
Our curriculum challenges students to combine serious theoretical study with meaningful real-world learning experiences.
Whatever major students choose, they acquire a solid foundation in the liberal arts and pursue in-depth study in their chosen fields.
Faculty at AU are both world-class academics and serious practitioners. Our professors teach, mentor, and invest in the success of every student.
American University’s pioneering Centers undertake research regarding the world most pressing issues and carry out American University mission to produce novel ideas that inform society and enable decision-makers to adopt evidence-based practices. Through Centers operating on a system-wide basis and within individual Schools and Colleges, American University catalyzes research, creative production and knowledge dissemination within academia and beyond. Research centers vary in size, scope, and organization between and among the university’s eight schools and colleges.
Located on the main campus of American University, the Career Center encompasses the 5th Floor of Butler Pavilion, two floors above the AU Bookstore.
Creating a community with other Eagles is an important part of the AU experience for many students. Housing & Residence Life is here to support you in your home at AU!
AU Library’s collections are complex and constantly evolving and growing. We want our community to readily discover and use information, including our unique holdings housed in the Library’s Archives and Special Collections. We continue to build on our strengths in a number of subject areas, such as local Washington, D.C. neighborhood history, our extensive and growing journalism and photojournalism collections, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society archive, and the Peace Corps Community Archive, to name a few.  Access to information isn’t limited to traditional print and electronic resources anymore, which is why we provide technology loans, poster and 3-D printing, and a Makerspace.
Employing Technology to Empower Excellence in Your Teaching, Learning, Research, & Work.
AU offers full-time faculty and staff a choice between two medical options:
Nestled in a residential district of Washington, DC, our 90-acre campus gives you the advantages of a traditional college setting combined with unparalleled access to the energy, culture, and opportunities of our nation’s capital.
We’re an intimate community within an urban city, where the stunning sights of our city are never far from view. Relax with your friends on our beautiful grounds (a designated arboretum) one moment; take an impromptu trip to the National Mall the next.
Whether you’re learning in our century-old structures and state-of-the-art facilities, experiencing the arts in our museums and theatres, or venturing out into the city, American University offers endless opportunities.
from community service, to spiritual life, to over 150 student groups and more than 2000 events a year.
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