January Orientation

Getting Ready for January Orientation January 8 - 9, 2009 For new students who will begin their classes in January.   Registration will be available on Monday, November 24.

 

Congratulations on your acceptance to American University! Attending January Orientation will allow you to learn a great deal of useful information about American University and will give you an opportunity to meet other new students. This orientation program is for new students who will begin classes in January.

Use the below checklist to get ready for January Orientation!

Read the Invitation letter that is mailed to the home address of new students beginning in mid October.

Domestic Students click here
International Students click here

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

Click here to view our tentative January Orientation Schedule. A final schedule will be distributed at check-in on Thursday.

Reserve a hotel room. This option is for parents and family members as well as students who do not have on campus housing.

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.

Print out directions to campus and campus maps.

Email us at orientation@american.edu at least 48 hours in advance if you have any cancellations or changes to your registration.

Start Packing. Click here for a list of items current students have suggested you bring to campus!

Read our FAQ's and Answers if you have any more questions or call us at 202-885-3303.

Click here for our Winter Welcome Calendar of Events. (2009 Events Coming Soon)

 

 

 

 

DAY 1

11:00 am - 12:45 pm
Check-in & Lunch
Mary Graydon Center, Lobby
Check-in with our orientation staff and receive important information about the January Orientation program, an updated schedule, meal tickets, and your student handbook.

University Welcome
Hear from our Dean of Students and Director of New Student Programs as we officially welcome you to AU!

Small Group Meetings (Students)
Get to know other students new to American University while participating in small group activities.

Transitions (Parents and Family Members)
Join Dr. Faith Leonard, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Students, for a session on your student’s transition to college.

Math Placement Exam (Students Only)
All new students are required to take the math placement exam regardless of AP course completion or choice of major. The results determine your course placement in mathematics. You will not be permitted to use a calculator during the exam.

Parent and Family Question and Answer Session
Join representatives from the Dean of Students Office, Housing and Dining Programs, Information Technology, Multicultural Affairs, International Student and Scholar Services, and current AU students during this informational question and answer session.

Navigating AU (All)
This session will offer you a comprehensive overview of AU's technology environment.

Housing Information Sessions
Join representatives from Housing and Dining to discuss your specific housing arrangements while attending AU. Please attend the session most applicable to you.

First Year Students and Families
Transfer Students and Families (On Campus OR Off Campus)

Dinner on your own with Orientation Staff (optional)

Night in Dupont Circle
Interested in a late night treat? Join our New Student Programs Coordinators for S'mores at Cosi and a trip to the popular Kramerbooks. Meet at the north side AU Shuttle stop just outside of Hughes Hall by 7:30 p.m. You'll want to bring your own spending money.

Day 2

9:30 am - 10:15 am
Ward Circle Building, Room 1
Academic Transitions (All)
Hear from one of our esteemed faculty members about what it is like to be a college student at AU.

Academic Meetings
All students are required to attend their Academic Meeting. During this time, you will have the chance to meet with your advisor, meet other students in your school/college, and review or make changes to your schedule. Please see below the location of your meeting:

College of Arts and Sciences
Kogod School of Business
School of Communication
School of International Service
School of Public Affairs

Lunch

Career Center Information Session
Join us for an energetic overview of all our great Career Center has to offer. The Center is NOT for seniors only! Career Center staff want students to use the Center's variety of services and programs throughout their years at AU. Internships, merit awards, career advising, employer contacts – and more - will be covered.

Student Health Center
Join our Director of the Student Health Center to learn about the services offered, access, immunization requirements, health insurance, and local resources.

Resource Fair
Meet representatives from various university offices, student groups and campus vendors. A complete list of participants is located in your folder and at the Mary Graydon Center Information Desk.

Closing
Now that your January Orientation experience has come to an end and you are an official Eagle, don’t forget to tell us what you thought! Closing remarks will be offered and evaluations will be distributed.

BINGO Night
Tavern, MGC