Graduate Studies

  • Portrait of Sarah McKibben

    Experts in their Field

    "The professors...are experts in their field and they want to tell you about all that knowledge that they have." (Photo by Jeff Watts)

  • Portrait of Michael Caughey

    Positioned to Succeed

    "AU has aptly positioned me to really succeed in Washington, DC...by making me a competitive applicant." (Photo by Jeff Watts)

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    Horizons Broadened

    "A student can expect to have their horizons broadened while they are here." (Photo by Jeff Watts)

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    Best Place

    "I think this is the best place for any graduate student..." (Photo by Jeff Watts)

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    So Happy to Be Here

    "American University was my only option, my best option, and I'm so happy to be here." (Photo by Jeff Watts)

VP Tubman's Welcome

Welcome to Graduate Studies at American University in Washington D.C. There are boundless opportunities in the domains of graduate education and research at our University. For those of you who are visiting this webpage for the first time and those of you who are continuing AU graduate students, please use the information here to learn more about all the available opportunities for experiencing an exciting graduate education in our nation’s capital, the application process, graduate funding opportunities, enhancement activities sponsored or co-sponsored by Graduate Studies, as well as all the other special features of AU that make it a global destination for graduate education. Please join us as an engaged member of AU’s graduate academic community.

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Graduate Studies Mission Statement

The mission of Graduate Studies at American University is to promote excellence in, and to assure the overall quality of graduate education, i.e., graduate students’ experiences related to both instruction and research at American University. High quality experiences that engage students during graduate education enhance their development as the next generation of scholars and professionals in their chosen discipline.

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Fulbright Panel

Vice-Provost of Graduate Studies and Research Dr. Jonathan Tubman introduces Fulbright Panel Discussion.

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Graduate Education Worth It?

Check out this Washington Post article about obtaining graduate education and how it helps to do your homework when looking into graduate school!

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Library Resources

Check out Bender Library's list of helpful events for graduate students.

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Why AU? - Part 1

Portrait of Marshay Hall

Graduate Students tell why they chose American University for their graduate studies.

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Why AU? - Part 2

Portrait of Erin Hinchey

Graduate Students tell why they chose American University for their graduate studies.

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