Freshman Guide to Academic Programs and Registration

As you plan and register for your first-year courses, the Freshman Guide will provide an overview of your education at American University including undergraduate university requirements, the General Education Program, and major requirements and answer preliminary questions about planning your undergraduate program and registering for courses.

Further Information

For up-to-date information on semester course offerings, go to the Schedule of Classes.

To find course descriptions from the University Catalog or to search for courses by course number or keyword, go to Course Descriptions.

The university’s basic academic requirements for all students are contained in the Academic Regulations.