Andrea Felder, the Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Admissions, introduces our new virtual Preview AU.
Preview AU is American University's virtual open house for prospective undergraduate students and their families. You'll have the chance to meet the Admissions team and learn about the admissions process. Schools and colleges will host academic overviews, and current students will participate in student panels. You'll also have a chance to meet staff and faculty who can't wait to show you the best of AU.
We encourage you to explore the recording for all our sessions, listed under the following categories:
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
1:30-2:30 PM
Applying to college can feel like a full-time job. Join us for this webinar to learn some tips to make the process easier. AU admissions staff will be on hand to present as well as answer any questions you may have.
This session will discuss the types of aid available at AU, the AU Financial Aid application process as well as important deadlines, timeline, and tips.
Designed specifically for prospective transfer students, this session will provide an overview of the transfer application and the rolling admissions process. A Q&A will follow the presentation.
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Join AU admissions staff as we help to explain some of the changes to the upcoming application cycle and how it'll impact the evaluation of your high school transcript, essays, extra curriculars, and standardized testing.
Join us as we share our tips on college admissions essays that work. Following a brief presentation, AU admissions staff will be available to answer all your college essay questions.
Is AU your top choice? Then apply Early Decision (ED)! Join us for a session to learn if ED is right for you.
Hear from members of the AU International Admissions team as they walk through the American University admissions process and the advantages of studying at American University in Washington, DC.
Want to know what life is like for international students at American University in Washington, DC? Watch our webinar with current international students who will share their experiences with you.
Hear from Evelyn Levinson, director of International Admissions, to learn more about American University in Washington, DC.
Ready to apply to AU? Review the 2021 application instructions and checklist for first-year international students and US Global Nomads.
Our diverse body of international students are here to say: you are welcome here!
Our international and U.S. Global Nomad students come from all over the world to attend American University! Meet our current AU Diplomats and read more about their first impressions of life at AU.
Join us for a recording of a student panel where current AU students will answer the questions you really to want to know.
The First-Year Experience is an integrative model that is focused on engagement inside and outside of the classroom. We'll discuss our First-Year Advising model, the first-year curriculum, and academic opportunities.
Join us for a webinar to learn more about academic and campus life. An AU student will present and answer any questions you may have about living and studying at American University in Washington, DC.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
3:30-4:30 PM
This session will provide a comprehensive overview of on-campus housing and dining at American University.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
1:30-2:30 PM
Join us for a discussion with CDI to see how they promote campus-wide education on specific topics affecting individual communities, as well as cross-cultural forums that discuss broader issues.
Join us for a recording of a panel discussion on learning outside of the classroom over your four years at AU including the many opportunities for internships and study abroad here in the DC community and around the world.
Wednesday, August 4, 2021
8:00-9:00 PM ET
Join us for a student panel where current AU students will answer the questions you really to want to know.
Learn about the undergraduate programs and opportunities offered by the College of Arts & Sciences. Hear more about the student experience as well from current CAS students.
Learn about the undergraduate programs and opportunities offered by the School of Communication.
Thursday, July 29, 2021
1:30-2:30 PM
Learn about the history of the School of International Service (SIS), our undergraduate program and various extracurricular activities and academic opportunities.
Learn about the undergraduate majors, minors, and various business specific resources available in the Kogod School of Business.
Learn about the undergraduate programs and opportunities offered by the School of Public Affairs (SPA).
This session will cover SOE's admission requirements and prerequisite courses and give you the opportunity to meet current faculty and recent School of Education alumni.
Join us to learn more about a handful of our special academic programs to include, but not limited to our Honors Program, Community Based Research Scholars, Sakura Scholars Program, Three-Year bachelor's degree programs.
Learn how the SPA Leadership Program merges leadership theory (in class) with leadership development (out of class) to provide a holistic view of leadership. This program works with any major offered by AU.
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Learn about AU's most rigorous academic programs and living-learning communities: the Frederick Douglass Distinguished Scholars, AU Honors, and the Community-Based Research Scholars.
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Interested in studying the intersection of politics, policy and law? The Politics, Policy, & Law Scholars 3-year program provides students an intensive and rigorous program of study to make great impact through action and knowledge.
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Explore the great questions of moral and political life within the context of intellectual and political diversity by reading and discussing foundational texts in small group seminars. This program works with any major offered by AU.
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Learn about the undergraduate programs and opportunities offered by the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) in the social science fields.
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Are you interested in an arts major? Learn about the undergraduate programs and opportunities offered by the College of Arts & Sciences (CAS).
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Learn about the STEM & Pre-Health undergraduate programs from the Sr. Director for Advising, Retention, and Recruitment, faculty, the Director of the Premedical Programs and members of the CAS Advising team.
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