Accept your offer and enroll

Available Now

To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

• Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
• Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.

Questions? washsem@american.edu

Deadline: December 1

Begin your internship search

WSP resources available 1 week after submitting your deposit

• Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
• Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
• Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
• See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET 

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline to login to the Internship Web: December 1 
 

Review your off-campus housing options

Available in late October

For the Spring 2023 semester, all Washington Semester Program students will be living off-campus. Admitted students will receive more information about their DC housing options for the Spring over email. 

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 1

Submit Registration Forms

Available late October
Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

• The American University Academic Integrity Code
• Undergraduate Student Regulations

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Priority Deadline: October 31
Final Deadline: December 5

Register for disability accommodations (if needed)

Available After Submitting Deposit
Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Priority Deadline: December 1
Final Deadline: January 10

Submit the Immunization Form

Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.

Questions? Student Health Center

Deadline: December 15

More Infoabout immunization requirements

Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

Available After Deposit
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 15

Submit Photo

Enroll in or waive the AU health insurance

You can only waive the insurance after you are registered in courses totaling 12 or more credits and the $1,265 Health Insurance charge appears on your student account.

Available one week after receiving email confirming completion of course registration in 12+ credits from WSP staff.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 15

Health Insurance Options

Review and/or settle your AU student account

Available After Registration
Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: January 6
 

Attend the mandatory orientation

Event Date: Wednesday, Jan 11 - Saturday, Jan 14
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the first day of classes

First Day of Classes: Tuesday, January 17

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

Fair Date: Tuesday, January 17, 9 AM – Noon (tentative)
Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.

Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
 

Pay your American University bill

Available After Registration
Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View this page for more information about payment options.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: January 10

Pay Bill

Request necessary changes to courses

Available after submission of pre-registration form
Email Camilla Alway to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, January 30 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after January 30 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: January 30

Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship

Complete this after you confirm an internship
Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: January 30

Submit ELF

Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: February 21-24
 

Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: April 19-22
 

Submit transcript request form

Available January 10
You must complete this form to have a free copy of your official WSP transcript sent electronically or by mail to the Registrar of your home school. 

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: April 25

Grading System

Accept your offer and enroll

Available Now

To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

• Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
• Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.

Questions? Game Persse

Deadline: October 15

Initiate the process of requesting your J-1 visa

Available After Depositing

To proceed with the immigration process, submit the following via the application portal:

• A copy of your passport’s biological page
• An official bank letter stating you have the finances needed for your semester
• A completed, signed, and dated CFIS form

Questions? Game Persse

Deadline: October 15

Begin your internship search

Available 1 week after submitting your deposit

• Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of academic training openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
• Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
• Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
• See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline to login to the Internship Web: Dec 1
 

Submit Registration Forms

Available late October
Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

• The American University Academic Integrity Code
• Undergraduate Student Regulations

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Priority Deadline: October 31
Final Deadline: December 5

Review your off-campus housing options

Available Late October
For the Spring 2023 semester, all Washington Semester Program students will be living off-campus. Admitted students will receive more information about their DC housing options for the Spring over email. 

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 1
 

Register for disability accommodations (if needed)

Available After Submitting Deposit
Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Priority Deadline: December 1
Final Deadline: January 10

Submit the Immunization Form

Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.

Questions? Student Health Center

Deadline: December 15

More Infoabout immunization requirements

Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

Available After Submitting Deposit
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 15

Submit Photo

Enroll in or waive the AU health insurance

You can only waive the insurance after you are registered in courses totaling 12 or more credits and the $1,265 Health Insurance charge appears on your student account.

Available one week after receiving email confirming completion of course registration in 12+ credits from WSP staff.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: December 15

Health Insurance Options

Review and/or settle your AU student account

Available after registration
Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: January 5
 

Attend the mandatory WSP International Student Orientation

Event Date: Tuesday, January 10th
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the mandatory WSP Orientation

Event Date: Wednesday, January 11th - Saturday, January 14th
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the first day of classes

First Day of Classes: Tuesday, January 17

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

Fair Date: Tuesday, January 17th, 9 AM – Noon (tentative)
Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.

Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
 

Pay your American University tuition bill

Available after registration
Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View payment options.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: January 10

Pay Bill

Request necessary changes to courses

Available after submission of pre-registration form
Email Camilla Alway to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, January 30th is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after January 30th will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: January 30

Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your practicum

Complete this after you confirm an academic training placement
Begin your academic training and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester. 

You are not allowed to begin your academic training until you have received an amended DS-2019 from AU’s Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: January 30

Submit ELF

Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: February 21 - 24
 

Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: April 19-22
 

Submit transcript request form

Available January 10
You must complete this form to have a free copy of your official WSP transcript sent electronically or by mail to the Registrar of your home school. 

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: April 25

Grading System

Accept your offer and enroll

Available Now

To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

• Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
• Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.

Questions? washsem@american.edu

Deadline: April 15

Begin your internship search

WSP resources available 1 week after submitting your deposit

• Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
• Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
• Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn” (sent by email)
• See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: ASAP
 

Review housing options

Admitted students will receive more information to their AU email about housing options in DC during Summer 2023. 

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: April 15

Submit Registration Forms

Available Early April
Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

• The American University Academic Integrity Code
• Undergraduate Student Regulations

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: May 2

Register for disability accomodations (if needed)

Available After Registering for Classes
Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Priority Deadline: April 1
Final Deadline: June 6

Submit the Immunization Form

Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.

Questions? Student Health Center

Deadline: June 6

More Infoabout immunization requirements

Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

Available Late April
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: June 6

Submit Photo

Attend the mandatory WSP Summer Orientation

Event Date: June 5
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Pay your American University bill

Available After Registration
Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View this page for more information about payment options.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: June 6

Pay Bill

Attend the first day of classes

First Day of Classes: Wednesday, June 7

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship

Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first week of the program, June 6-10. Students who have not completed this step by Monday, June 13th will be required to speak with their professor.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: June 13

Submit ELF

Attend the mandatory Professional Development Day

Event Date: Wednesday, June 29
Wear professional attire to this event where you will sharpen your professional skills.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
 

Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

Available Monday, June 27
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: Friday, July 1

Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: July 30
 

Submit transcript request form

Available June 6
You must complete this form to have a free copy of your official WSP transcript sent electronically or by mail to the Registrar of your home school. 

Questions? Camilla Alway • (202) 895-4910

Deadline: July 29

Grading System

Accept your offer and enroll

Available Now

To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

• Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
• Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.

Questions? washsem@american.edu
Deadline: May 31

Begin your internship search

WSP resources available 1 week after submitting your deposit

• Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
• Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
• Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
• See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Priority Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: July 5
Final Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: August 28
 

Indicate your interest in off-campus housing

Available after submitting deposit

After you submit your deposit, you will receive more information about your fall housing options from the WSP team at your AU email. 

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: June 1

Submit Registration Forms

Available Early April
Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

• The American University Academic Integrity Code
• Undergraduate Student Regulations

Deadline: June 15
 

Register for disability accomodations (if needed)

Available After Submitting Deposit
Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

Questions? 

Priority Deadline: July 12
Final Deadline: August 28
 

Submit the Immunization Form and COVID-19 Information

Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.

Questions? Student Health Center

Deadline: July 15

More Infoabout immunization requirements

Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

Available Late April
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: July 15

Submit Photo

Enroll in or waive the AU health insurance

You can only waive the insurance after you are registered in courses totaling 12 or more credits and the $1,139 Health Insurance charge appears on your student account.

Available one week after receiving email confirming completion of course registration in 12+ credits from WSP staff.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: August 1

Health Insurance Options

Review and/or settle your AU student account

Available Mid-August
Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: August 19

Attend the mandatory orientation

Event Date: Wed, Aug 23 - Fri, Aug 25
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the first day of classes

First Day of Classes: Monday, August 28

 

Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

Fair Date: Mon, Aug 28, 9:30 AM – Noon (time subject to change)
Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.

Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
 

Pay your American University bill

Available late August
Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View this page for more information about payment options.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: August 28

Pay Bill

Request necessary changes to courses

Available after submission of pre-registration form
Email your Academic Advisor to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, Sept 12 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after Sept 12 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.

Deadline: September 11
 

Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship

Complete this after you confirm an internship
Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: September 13

Submit ELF

Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

Available October 12
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: October 13
 

Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

Available November 30
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: December 8 (last day of internships and classes)

Accept your offer and enroll

Available Now

To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

• Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
• Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

Please note that this deposit is nonrefundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.

Questions? washsem@american.edu 

Deadline: May 15

Initiate the process of requesting your J-1 visa

Available Now

To proceed with the immigration process, submit the following via the application portal:

• A copy of your passport’s biological page
• An official bank letter stating you have the finances needed for your semester
• A completed, signed, and dated CFIS form

Questions? Game Persse

Begin your internship search

Available 1 week after submitting your deposit

• Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
• Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
• Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
• See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Priority Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: July 5
Final Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: August 28
 

Submit Registration Forms

Available Early April
Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

• The American University Academic Integrity Code
• Undergraduate Student Regulations

Deadline: June 15
 

Indicate interest in off-campus housing

Available after submitting deposit

You will receive more information about your housing options for the fall at your AU email once you have submitted your deposit.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: June 1

Register for disability accomodations (if needed)

Available After Submitting Deposit
Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

Priority Deadline: July 12
Final Deadline: August 28
 

Submit the Immunization Form and COVID-19 Information

Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.

Questions? Student Health Center

Deadline: July 15

More Infoabout immunization requirements

Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

Available Late April
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: July 15

Submit Photo

Enroll in AU health insurance

All international students are required to purchase AU's health insurance during their semester(s) in the Washington Semester Program. You will automatically be enrolled in AU health insurance after you are registered for courses by your academic advisor.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912
 

Health Insurance Options

Review and/or settle your AU student account

Available Mid-August
Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: August 19
 

Attend the mandatory WSP International Student Orientation

Wednesday, August 23 
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the mandatory WSP Orientation

Event Date: Wed, August 23 - Fri, August 25
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.

Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
 

Attend the first day of classes

First Day of Classes: Monday, August 28

 

Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

Fair Date: Mon, Aug 29, 9:30 AM – Noon (subject to change)
Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.

Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
 

Pay your American University bill

Available late August
Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View payment options.

Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912

Deadline: August 28

Pay Bill

Request necessary changes to courses

Available after submission of pre-registration form
Email your Academic Advisor to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, Sept 12 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after Sept 12 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.

Deadline: September 11
 

Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your practicum

Complete this after you confirm an internship
Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester. 

You are not allowed to begin your academic training until you have received an amended DS-2019 from AU’s Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: September 13

Submit ELF

Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

Available October 11
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: October 13
 

Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

Available November 30
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.

Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967

Deadline: December 8 (last day of internships and classes)