GEP is located in the School of International Service Building on the main campus of American University. Click here for campus map and transportation information.

 Applicant FAQs

E-mail: gep@american.edu

Phone: 202-885-1683

•    For academic questions about the GEP or NRSD degree programs, contact Dr. Judith Shapiro:

E-mail: Shapiro@american.edu

•    For information on admissions requirements, application procedures, and deadlines, please visit the Graduate Admissions website or contact SIS Graduate Admissions:

E-mail: sisgrad@american.edu

Phone: 202-885-1646

•    For undergraduate advising on GEP-related topics, contact Lee Blaser in SIS Undergraduate Avising:

E-mail: blaser@american.edu

Phone: 202-885-2466

•    For MA advising for current GEP/NRSD students, contact Rebecca Schulman in SIS graduate advising:

E-mail: schulman@american.edu

Phone: 202-885-1659