American University's main campus is located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016.
For directions to AU by car, plane, train and subway, consult our directions guide.
Parking On Campus
We have a variety of ways you can arrange for parking on campus:
By Phone
When you register by calling 202-885-6000, please request a parking permit from the customer relations representative. You will receive a permit, along with your confirmation, via the U.S. Postal Service.
Drop In
You may park free of charge in the Katzen Arts Center garage (P2).
When You Arrive
The Katzen Arts Center is located on Massachusetts Avenue across from our main campus. When you arrive at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Glover Gate NW, turn into the Katzen Parking garage and follow the signs to level P2.
Parking is by guest permit only from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. No permit is needed after 5 p.m. or on weekends. If you have preregistered your visit, your confirmation packet contains your permit. If you have not preregistered, you will need to see the attendant at the Welcome Center front desk and ask for a guest parking permit. It will be necessary to return to your vehicle to display the permit on the dashboard.
Area Hotels
There are many hotels convenient to AU. These hotels are "partners" with AU and typically offer AU visitors special rates:
Embassy Suites at the Chevy Chase Pavilion
4300 Military Road, NW
Washington, DC 20015
Phone: 202-362-9300
Holiday Inn Georgetown
2101 Wisconsin Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20007
Phone: 202-338-4600
Marriott Wardman Park
2660 Woodley Road, NW
Washington, DC 20008
Phone: 202-328-2000
Fax: 202-234-0015
Self-Guided Tours
No time for an information session and guided tour? Look for one of the many map boxes and use a self-guided tour map to have a look around campus.
Travel Assistance
Globetrotter Travel can assist you with hotel, airline and car reservations: 1-800-322-7032
