COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Summary Information

Updated October 6, 2021

Welcome to the COVID-19 Resources webpage for American University. Here you will find health and safety information, relevant AU Forward Fall 2021 documents, frequently asked questions, and other information that supports our community of care. The university is operating under normal status including all academic and residential activities.

We are working to keep our community safe by:

Getting Tested

The mandatory requirements of the testing plan, and how it applies to members of our community are summarized in the Health and Safety Directives and the Mandatory COVID-19 Testing for Unvaccinated Individuals.

What Happens When Students Test Positive

For information on what happens when the result comes, isolation housing, contact tracing, and more, see Positive Test Next Steps.

Getting Vaccinated

American University requires COVID-19 vaccinations for all students, faculty, staff, and contractors with a presence on campus or on university-sanctioned study abroad or off-campus activities. For more information about vaccines for the community, please visit the Vaccination FAQs for more information.

Booster vaccinations are available to AU community members (faculty, staff, and students) through a partnership with Walgreens.

Staying Informed

Getting Help

Student Health Center is open for students, Monday—Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Reach out to the Student Health Center via secure messaging (within the Student Health Portal) and you will hear back from your provider within one business day.)
The Student Counseling Counseling Center providing both in-person and virtual services. For answers to questions about our current services and support, please view our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
The Faculty and Staff Assistance Program (FSAP) is confidential and provides assessment, short-term counseling, referral to community services, follow-up contact, and other services.

Recent Community Messages

Health & Safety

Health Status Report: If you are experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms, you are in quarantine, or you tested positive, submit a Self Report to confidentially notify the University.
Daily Self-Screening is required for any community member with a physical presence on campus who is not yet vaccinated. The screening will be completed via the AU Forward portal.
To support our students and our workforce in the return to the classroom and the office this fall, the Fall 2021 AU Forward Health and Safety Guide and the Fall 2021 Health and Safety Summary are available.

Who To Contact

For questions from students about health services, contact the Student Health Center at shc@american.edu
For questions about unique or exceptional technology challenges, contact the Student Technology Task Force at techtaskforce@american.edu
For questions about study abroad programs, contact AU Abroad at auabroad@american.edu
For questions about staff and working arrangements, contact Human Resources at hrpayrollhelp@american.edu
For questions from alumni, contact alumni@american.edu
For media inquiries, contact Media Relations at aumedia@american.edu

Coronavirus Resources

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