How do I register?
Outside of the main Anthro/Socy office in Battelle T-21 there
are Registration forms on the right side of the Sociology mailboxes. You will
need the red, white, and blue form called Advisement/Registration Authorization.
You fill out your personal information, list the courses you want to take,
have it signed by your advisor or Dr. Leap, and take it to the Registrar where
they will register you while you wait. If you have already registered and
want to add another course, you need the red and white Drop/Add form. Fill
out your personal information and list what you either want to drop or add
and have it signed. That goes to the Registrar as well. As a courtesy to the
front office, please retain a copy of these forms and give them to Stephanie
at the front desk. That way, in case there is a problem, there is always a
record that the paperwork was completed.
Where is the Registrar’s office?
Registrar is located in the Asbury building on the first floor.
From Battelle, if you go out the back door and through the underpass past
McDonalds, Asbury will be the first building on the right behind the trees
and bushes. You’ll see the big blue sign on the side of the building.
Student Accounts is also in there on the top floor.
Is there a way I can check my classes online?
my.american.edu is the portal for all students that will show
you everything you need during your time here. You’ll see your transcript,
your course listings and grades. Your will also be able to register online
the next time around for courses that do not require professor permission.
On here you can also update your mailing address in the system, check your
AU email, forward your AU email to another account, look at your library account
status, sign timesheets (if you are employed on campus), see financial aid
information, and link to Blackboard (a site that many professors post readings
and papers to). To sign up, go to my.american.edu, scroll to the bottom of
the page, and click on Create A New Account. It will guide you through the
setup.
What about books?
Books for most classes have been posted online and you can see them two different
ways. You can visit the Schedule of Classes at http://www.american.edu/american/registrar/schedule.html
Find the class you want and go to Course Availability and Textbook Information.
The next page will give you a direct link. You can also go to the AU bookstore
website at www.bkstr.com and look up American University and your class. If
there are no books listed online, they are still in the process of being ordered
by the bookstore and you can contact the professor directly if you are anxious.
If you hate computers, you can go to the bookstore, located in the Mary Graydon
Center. The bottom floor holds all books ordered for every class on campus.
Where do I live?
http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/
is a great resource for finding sublets, shared homes and apartments, or unfurnished
apartments in the area for cheap up to the ritzy for all you highrollers.
The other grad students in the department are also helpful for knowing which
areas you might want to look at, especially if you don't have a car. The
Berkshire Apartments are down the street at 4201 Massachusetts Ave and
are a popular place for students. Also, Glover Park is walking distance from
a bus that runs to AU and about a mile from campus. This area has several
apartment complexes and homes with apartment units for rent. Connecticut Ave.
in the Van Ness area is one metro stop from Tenleytown and the entire street
is lined with apartment buildings of all sizes and price ranges. The Washington
City Paper and the Washington Post are also good places to check as well as
the apartment finders online like Rent.net, Apartments.com, or Homestore.com.
I have an award from AU, what details should I know?
If you have a stipend, you will be receiving a check twice a semester. These
are the dates, but you will also receive a reminder email to pick up your
check in the main office:
9/30
11/30
1/31
3/31
If one or more of those dates is a weekend, your check will be given out on
the following work day. Note that these checks CANNOT be direct deposit.
If you have tuition remission, it will be applied around the time you register.
If your receive a bill from Student Accounts before September for credits
that should be covered, don't panic because that money is posted later in
the summer. By default, the number of credits you are awarded will be divided
in half (e.g. If you are given 18 credits, it will be split to 9 per semester.)
If you know you will be taking more credits during one semester then you are
awarded, you can have these funds reallocated by speaking with the Administrative
Assistant. Once you have made this change, you cannot take the money back,
so please make sure you are confident with your decision.
If you have work hours, your hiring will be handled by the chair and the
admin asst. International students will need to contact the International
Student Services office to make sure they are eligable for hire before this
can be processed. All students must complete their I-9 and other tax forms
with Human Resources before they can be paid. Other details regarding TA assignments,
office locations, timesheets, etc. will be handled by both the chair and the
admin asst. They will contact you with specifics before the semester begins.
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