Fall 2020 Orientation
Virtual Orientation Sessions on August 17th and 19th.
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Contact Us
ISSS office virtual advising hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.
Int'l Student & Scholar Svcs
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
410 Butler Pavilion Washington, DC, USA 20016 United States
410 Butler Pavilion Washington, DC, USA 20016 United States
International Student Orientation
International Student Orientation covers important immigration, employment, and cross cultural sessions, as well as academic information specifically of interest to all international students beginning at American University. This program will give you the chance to learn important information for your studies, as well as to meet your new classmates. Families are encouraged to attend orientation with their new students.
Registration
No registration. Information in invitation email.
Before You Arrive
Undergraduate
- Request immigration documents and pay SEVIS fee
- Apply for your new F-1 or J-1 Visa
- Activate your AU email account and check it regularly
- Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
- Register for orientation (login required)
- Health Insurance & Immunizations
- Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition & find banks in Washington, DC
- Get your On-Campus Housing. See the First Year Housing Guide provided by Housing & Dining
- Prepare for Travel
- Check-In at ISSS
Graduate
- Request immigration documents and pay SEVIS fee
- Apply for your new F-1 or J-1 Visa
- Activate your AU email account and check it regularly
- Contact your Academic Advisor & Register for Classes
- Register for orientation & contact your school for departmental orientation
- Health Insurance & Immunizations
- Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition & find banks in Washington, DC
- Secure Off-Campus Housing (On-Campus Housing is only available to undergraduate students)
- Prepare for Travel
- Check-In at ISSS
Transfer
- Request your American University I-20
- Submit a completed Transfer-In Form (PDF) and get your new I-20
- Activate your AU email account and check it regularly
- Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
- Register for orientation (login required)
- Health Insurance & Immunizations
- Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition & find banks in Washington, DC
- Plan for Housing
- Prepare for Travel
- Check-In at ISSS
Global Nomad
- Activate your AU email account and check it regularly
- Take the Math Placement & Register for Classes
- Register for orientation
- Health Insurance & Immunizations
- Prepare your Finances: Pay AU tuition & find banks in Washington, DC
- Plan for Housing
- Prepare for Travel
Orientation Resources
Families are encouraged to attend orientation. Learn more on our webpage for parents and families.
There are several different ways to get from the airport to American University. See our transportation page for more information.
- Before you arrive in the U.S., learn about your immigration document and visa requirements.
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