IC in Action

IC students are active, engaged world citizens who want to make a positive difference. In preparing to become a professional communicator, you’ll have various hands-on opportunities to make meaningful impacts in your chosen field even before you graduate. Our renowned practitioners serve as role models by engaging in important fieldwork, and our student organization provides yet another outlet for your developing skillset.

Communicating across cultures

96 ­­ percent of current IC students have lived, worked, or studied abroad


More than 35 countries are represented by the current IC classes

Student Organizations

A look at some of the ways you can get involved during your time on campus

Graduate Student Council

The SIS Graduate Student Council (GSC) is committed to providing professional development, advocating for graduate students, and building a school-wide community. GSC provides opportunities to graduate students to plan and participate in social and professional development events, serve on school committees, advocate for themselves and their peers, and generally have their voices heard in the SIS administration. With a team of senators representing the various programs at the School of International Service and a dedicated Executive Council, the GSC strives to be a leader both inside and outside American University. Contact the GSC at ausisgsc@gmail.com