Living in D.C.
Washington, D.C. is not just the power and information capital of the world, it's also home of some of the nation's greatest and most recognizable museums and monuments like the Washington Monument, the Lincoln Memorial, the National Air and Space Museum and of course the U.S. Capital. Washington D.C. effectively represents world cultures through fine arts, with establishments like the Kennedy Center of Performing Arts and the Warner Theatre. If you're a shopper, you'll be in heaven when you walk through the streets of Friendship Heights and Union Station. Let's not rule out a variety of malls and shopping centers and historic sites that are housed our neighboring states, Maryland and Virginia, which is just a metro ride away!
Students come to D.C. for the internship but they soon realize that this city is worth far more than just internships. It is full of art, culture, outdoor activities, and interesting people. The city is brimming with energy and opportunity. In fact, our students grow so fond of D.C. that many of them return after graduation.
The Tenley Campus...
While at the Washington Semester Program, students stay at the Tenley Campus, a satellite campus of American University designed specifically for Washington Semester students located in a beautiful residential area of northwest D.C.
Tenley Campus houses three residence halls, classrooms, faculty offices, as well as a dining hall exclusively for program participants. Other amenities, such as a fitness room, study areas, reading room, computer lab, and playing field are also centrally located. The surrounding neighborhood includes entertainment, coffee shops, and many restaurants. The Metro is literally next door to the campus so you have easy access to your internship and seminar locations.
Remember, what you learn in the classroom is only part of your college education. Take advantage of all that American University offers to enhance your college experience. The main campus is only 3 ½ blocks away and a free shuttle bus runs a continuous loop between main campus, Tenley campus, and the Metro station. As a Washington Semester Program participant, you are a member of the American University community and have access to all of the services and amenities offered by a major, modern university including a state of the art fitness center, events, library, and media labs. With 16 varsity sports, over 34 club and intramural sports and more than 150 clubs and organizations, including service projects and religious organizations, there's ample opportunity for everyone to get involved. You can rest assured that there is an outlet on campus or in D.C. for almost any interest you may have.
Small College Atmosphere
Wireless Internet access is available at Tenley. Cable television is provided in all student rooms as well as access to the university's computer network, EagleNet, which includes free access to the internet and e-mail A small kitchen is provided on each floor with a sink, stove and microwave. There is a TV lounge (a big screen in Congressional) and pay laundry facilities in each hall.
Off-Campus: Wish Housing
Live on Capitol Hill with American University!
Residence Halls
Congressional Hall
173 students
Front Desk Staffed 24/7
Package Pickup for all 3 Res. Halls
Resident Director Office
Capital Hall 191 students
Tenley Fitness Center
TARC (Tenley Area Rec. Center)
Federal Hall
128 students
Computer Lab
Reading Room
