We are glad that your students have chosen to study at American University. A global university in the heart of the nation's capital, AU is a vibrant and diverse community that celebrates its traditions and distinguished history, honors its commitment to turn "ideas into action and action into service," and prides itself on personalized teaching, interdisciplinary inquiry, and experiential learning. Our students come from all 50 states and about 135 nations. What they share is a passion for learning and a desire to be engaged in the life of the campus and beyond. We appreciate the important role that you play in assisting your students to achieve their goals, and we have created this list of resources to help orient you to the life of the university.