Transfer Transitions is designed to welcome new transfer students to American University. During Transfer Transitions, you will learn about academics and campus life at American University, while meeting other new students as well as current AU students who will help you acclimate to the university. In addition to meeting with your advisor and finalizing your course schedule you will learn your way around campus, take necessary placement exams, receive your AU ID Card and much, much more. By the time you leave Transfer Transitions, you will be well on your way to success at AU!
   
Use the following checklist to get ready for Transfer Transitions!

Read the Transfer Transitions Information and Registration Brochure. A hard copy of this brochure will be sent to your home address beginning in mid-May on a rolling basis based on when the University receives your tuition deposit.
   
Note the date of Transfer Transitions. 

·        Fall Session (one-day program) - August 18.  Click here to see a tentative schedule.

Transfer students looking for a more traditional orientation experience can attend one of the six two-day orientation sessions offered for first year students in June and July.  During the two-day program, students will be introduced to AU's distinctive services and resources, and have the opportunity for social networking.  During the sessions offered in June and July, you will take the standard math placement exam, meet with an academic advisor, and receive a final class schedule in addition to participating in helpful student and staff led sessions.  Please contact New Student Programs at 202.885.3371 or orientation@american.edu if you are interested in participating in one of the six first year student orientation programs offered in June or July. 

Register yourself and your family members on-line using your New Transfer Student Checklist on the my.american.edu web portal. (Beginning Monday, May 18). Our registration site works best when using Internet Explorer. Remember that your Transfer Transitions registration is not confirmed unless you receive an email confirmation to your AU email address.
   

Plan your travel to and from Transfer Transitions. Our sample schedules should help you plan your    arrival and departure    times. More information regarding the schedules will be posted shortly. Please call us at 202-885-3303 if you have any questions.
   
Want to learn more about using Mass Transportation to get to Transfer Transitions? Click here.   
   
Reserve a hotel room.  Students can choose to stay on campus during the July program. However, if you would rather stay in a hotel, here are your local area options.
   
Submit your photo for your AUID card. By using your my.american.edu web portal, you can submit your own photo for your AUID card, and when you arrive to campus in August you will pick up your AUID in the Housing and Dining office located in Anderson Hall.
   
Print out directions to campus.
   
Email us at orientation@american.edu at least 48 hours in advance if you have any cancellations or changes to your registration.
   
Pack your bags! Here is a list of what you will need to bring with you for Transfer Transitions:

1.       The folder that was mailed to you to hold all your important information

2.       Your results from the Foreign Language Placement Exam (if applicable)

3.       Comfortable walking shoes

4.       Casual and warm-weather attire, as well as a sweatshirt or light sweater for    air-conditioned rooms

5.       Umbrella