Undergraduate Studies

  • Honors

    Honors Program

    Engagement in advanced scholarly and creative work with renowned faculty for academically talented and highly motivated students.

  • AU Abroad

    AU Abroad

    Choose from over 150 programs in more than 45 countries. Where will AU take you?

  • Merit Awards

    Merit Awards

    Explore opportunities for nationally competitive, merit-based scholarships.

  • University College

    UC

    A unique first-year experience that combines class work with a special residential setting and exciting learning activities in Washington, D.C.

  • FDDS

    Frederick Douglass Scholars

    AU’s premier academic community for outstanding, high-achieving undergraduate students from diverse ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds.

AU Celebrates Ninth Truman Scholar in Nine Years

Deon Jones Truman Scholar

 Deon T. Jones, SPA/BA '14, has been named a 2013 Harry S. Truman Scholar. Jones—the youngest elected official in the history of Washington, D.C.; a former White House intern; and a first-generation college student—stands out for his exemplary record of public service. Jones is one of 62 Truman Scholars selected from a nationwide pool of 629 candidates.

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2013 SUMMER SCHOLARS & ARTISTS FELLOWSHIP

Advanced undergraduates are invited to be an American University Summer Scholar or Artist for summer 2013. Fellows will be awarded $4,000 to conduct full-time research with a faculty mentor that leads to significant scholarly or creative work.

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