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Graduate Housing | Off-campus Housing | Directions & Transportation | Parking | Health Care
Graduate Housing
On-campus Housing
Park Bethesda is AU's modern and convenient off-campus apartment building. It is located 2 miles from the main campus and offers 258 spacious and modern apartments in a variety of types and layouts. Park Bethesda can be easily accessed through Bethesda Metro. There is a free shuttle that runs between the law school and main campus about every 15-30 minutes. On main campus, you can transfer to AU's free shuttle to the Tenley Metro. There is also fast (about 8 minutes) and convenient direct metro bus access to the Bethesda Metro station for less than $2 for a round trip.
Only American University graduate students, law students and undergraduates who have taken college courses for at least two years are qualified to lease space in Park Bethesda as students. This includes students who will be at least second semester sophomores at the start of the fall 2004 semester. Questions about additional options should be directed to Housing and Dining Programs at 202-885-3370 or e-mail housinganddiningprograms@american.edu.
Off-campus Housing
Apartments in Washington, D.C.
Apartments in Washington, D.C. and the metropolitan surrounding areas can be found through a variety of resources. Typically, openings are posted 1-2 months prior to move-in date. Apartments can be found in the classified sections of the following local newspapers:
The following regional and national web sites for apartments can also be useful:
Shared Student Housing
Housing can be found by renting a room in a house or apartment with other students. Openings are typically posted 1-2 months before move in date. Some web sites with openings are:
SIS Listserv
At times, housing openings are posted on the SIS listserv, a message board for all SIS students. Listserv information.
Directions & Transportation
American University is located on Ward Circle, at the intersection of Massachusetts and Nebraska Avenues, NW, in Washington, DC. Detailed information about directions and transportation to campus.
Parking
For Visitors
After April 14, 2004, pay-as-you-go machines are available for visitor parking in the Nebraska Commuter Lot at the intersection of Nebraska and New Mexico Avenues. Limited metered parking is available adjacent to the Bender Library.
For Students
A student permit is required for all on-campus parking lots.
Further campus parking information.
There is also limited off-campus metered parking. Some on-street parking also requires a permit. In order to obtain a parking permit, contact the Department of Motor Vehicles for the area in which you will reside. More Information.
Health Care
Health insurance is required for all full-time students, resident students, and international students on F-1 or J-1 visas. Further information regarding health insurance costs, procedures for application, types of coverage, and any other inquiries.