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Destination CAS:
Admitted Student Open HousesMarch 29 and April 12, 2024

Congratulations on your acceptance to American University's College of Arts & Sciences. We know the choice to go to Graduate School is a complicated one with many factors to consider. That's why we're offering two opportunities to connect with faculty and the AU community so you can get your questions answered.

Destination CAS offers two events for our graduate students admitted for the Summer/Fall 2024 semester. Registration is required to attend. Please remember, American University is unable to provide travel funds, accomodations, or VISAs to attend.

Friday, March 29: On-Campus Admitted Student Day
Registration Closed.

Friday, April 12: Virtual Admitted Student Day
Registration Closed.

For a full schedule, please see below (all webinars are scheduled on United States — Eastern Standard Time):

Schedule of Events

3:30 p.m. (EST)
Campus Tour
Join current graduate students for a walking tour of American University's main campus. 
4:15 p.m.
Registration Opens
4:30 p.m.
Dean's Welcome and Faculty Discussion: Perspectives on AI
Formal welcome to American University and a faculty discussion, lead by Associate Dean, Dr. Walter Park. Light refreshments served.
5:30 p.m.
Department Meetings
Connect with your future faculty and classmates during your department meeting.
6:30 p.m.
Evening Reception 
Join the AU Community for an evening reception at Chef Geoff's. Food and drink provided.
9:00 a.m.
Virtual Faculty Visits: Computational and Data Sciences
Meet with faculty from the graduate programs in Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, and Statistics.
10:30 a.m.
Dean's Welcome and Spotlight on Faculty Research and Innovation
Formal welcome and a faculty discussion, lead by Associate Dean, Dr. Walter Park.
12:00 p.m. 
Virtual Faculty Visits: Sciences and Health Sciences
Meet with faculty from the graduate programs in Biology, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Health Promotion Management, and Public Health Innovation & Practice.
1:30 p.m.
Virtual Faculty Visits: Humanities and Social Sciences
Meet with faculty from the graduate programs in Anthropology, History, Literature Culture & Technology, Philosophy/Ethics Peace & Human Rights, Psychology, Sociology Research & Practice, and TESOL.
3:00 p.m. 
Virtual Faculty Visits: Arts & Fine Arts
Meet with faculty from the graduate programs in Art History, Arts Management, Audio Technology, Creative Writing, and Studio Art.
 
Please note: All virtual sessions will take place on the Zoom dashboard.
The PhD Clinical Psychology and PhD Behavior, Cognition & Neuroscience programs will not participate in Destination CAS. 
Post-Baccalaureate Premedical Certificate students should visit the Events Page for events specific to them.