To register for DWC Online and pay in full, click here. If you have any questions about the online registration, read our helpful hints. If your question is not answered there please call 202-885-2026. To see how to register for summer 2021 online in a step by step video click here.

At this time NSLC/DWC courses on campus are filled but you may apply to be on the waitlist. DWC Online courses are still open and available!

To register for DWC/NSLC On Campus film, journalism and media arts courses please visit the National Student Leadership Conference website. To register for the DWC/NSLC Film Intensive please click here. To see how to register for summer 2021 on campus in a step by step video click here.

Please read through our Terms and Conditions before making payments.

Mailing Address for Forms and Registrations:

Forms and Registrations should be mailed to:

American University, Discover the World of Communication
McKinley Building 237 c/o Professor Sarah Menke-Fish
4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20016

Registrations and other forms can also be emailed to audiscover@american.edu.

Welcome Packets:

Welcome Packets are mailed and emailed out upon registration with information and forms to fill out. To download the Online Packet click here.

Living On Campus Summer 2021:

Students staying on campus for NSLC/DWC will register through the NSLC website. Discover the World of Communication courses are professional, hands-on summer workshops for high school students. Participants will receive a copy of the work they produce, a certificate and an evaluation.

Living On Campus Summer 2022:

Students staying on campus must register for both a morning and afternoon class. Discover the World of Communication courses are professional, hands-on summer workshops for high school students. Participants will receive a copy of the work they produce, a certificate and an evaluation.

Deposit Summer 2022:

A $500 non-refundable deposit will be applied towards course fees, and is due at the time of registration. Make checks out to American University. You can enclose a check with your registration by mail or call 202-885-2098 to pay with credit card. There is a 2.6% convenience fee for credit card transactions.

Cancellations Summer 2022:

If you wish to withdraw from a course, email your cancellation request to audiscover@american.edu. To receive a refund, you must notify us 30 days prior to the first class. A $275 nonrefundable processing fee will apply.

Questions?

For registration questions, payment questions and program-related questions, please email us at audiscover@american.edu or call us at 202-885-2098.