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Welcome
We are pleased to welcome you to American University and the Washington Semester Program. This web page will guide you through your next steps as you prepare to join your Washington Semester Program cohort.
Please check your AU email inbox regularly for important updates!
Spring 2021
Domestic Students
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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.Rules and Regulations
All students must adhere to the American University Academic Integrity Code and Undergraduate Student Regulations. Please make sure to review this information before courses begin.
- Deadline:
- December 1
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Submit survey for optional off-campus housing
Available within one week of deposit submission
Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912
- Deadline:
- November 30
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Begin your internship search
Available upon receiving email invitation
Log into the Internship Web and upload your resume.
Pick an advising session from this schedule and email Amy Morrill-Bijeau to sign up.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
- Deadline:
- ASAP
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Upload your resume for review
Upload your resume to the Internship Web to receive feedback and let internship supervisors have early access.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Priority Deadline:
- November 15
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Complete the Registration Checklist
Available in November
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
- Deadline:
- December 1
- Submit the Immunization Form
Available Now
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
Questions? Student Health Center- Deadline:
- January 11
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Submit a headshot for your AU ID card
Available Now
View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.
Questions? One Card & Dining Services • (202) 885-2273
- Deadline:
- December 1
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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:
- January 11
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Review and/or settle your AU student account
Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.
Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912- Deadline:
- January 12
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Attend the mandatory orientation
Event Date: Thursday & Friday, January 14-15
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 -
Upload your resume for review
Upload your resume to the Internship Web to receive feedback and let internship supervisors have early access
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Final Deadline:
- January 19
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Attend the first day of classes
First Day of Classes: Tuesday, January 19
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
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Attend the Virtual Internship Fair
Fair Date: Th, January 21, 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET
Zoom Link: https://american.zoom.us/my/internandlearn
Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.
Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967 -
Request necessary changes to courses
Available after submission of pre-registration form
Email Marissa Whitaker to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, February 1 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after February 1 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910- Deadline:
- February 1
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Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship
Available after being offered an internship
Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester.
Students who have not completed this step by September 9 will be required to speak with their internship professor about the Internship Alternative.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- February 3
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Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation
Available Tuesday, October 13
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- March 5
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Complete the Final Internship Evaluation
Available Tuesday, November 17
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- April 26 (last day of internship and classes)
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Submit transcript request form
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. Available January 19
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910- Deadline:
- April 26
Summer 2021
Domestic Students
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Accept your offer and enroll
Available Now
To secure your spot in the WSP Summer Program, please submit your nonrefundable 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:
- Thursday, April 15
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Begin your internship search
- Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Password available after submitting deposit)
- Polish your resume and cover letter
- Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn” (to be sent by email)
- Join an advising session on a Thursday or Friday at 4 PM ET and/or arrange another time by emailing Amy Morrill-Bijeau
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
- Deadline:
- ASAP
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Submit survey for optional off-campus housing
Take this housing survey to indicate your interest in Turnkey Housing
Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912- Deadline:
- Thursday, April 15
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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? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
- Deadline:
- Monday, May 3
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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? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
- Deadline:
- Priority Deadline: Thursday, April 1
Final Deadline: Monday, June 7
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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:
- Wednesday, May 16 (tentative)
- Submit the Immunization Form
Available After Submitting Deposit
Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
Questions? Student Health Center
- Deadline:
- Monday, June 7
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Attend the mandatory WSP Summer Orientation
Event Date: Monday, June 7
Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912 -
Pay your American University bill
Available Late May
Pay your AU bill by the first day of classes.
Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912 -
Attend your first day of classes
First Day of Classes: Wednesday, June 9
Additional information will be provided by your professor.
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
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Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF)
Begin your position and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first week of the program, June 7-11. Students who have not completed this step by Monday, June 14th will be required to speak with their experiential learning professor.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- Monday, June 14
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Attend Mandatory Professional Development Day
Event Date: Wednesday, June 30
Wear professional attire to this event where you will sharpen your professional skills.
Questions? Amy Morrill Bijeau • (202) 895-4967
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Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation
Available Monday, June 28
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- Friday, July 2
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Complete the Final Internship Evaluation
Available Tuesday, July 20
Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
Questions? Amy Morrill-Bijeau • (202) 895-4967- Deadline:
- Friday, July 30
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Submit transcript request form
Available Monday, June 7
Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910- Deadline:
- Friday, July 30
Key Dates
- April 1
- Priority Housing Deadline
Housing is guaranteed if you submit your deposit and request housing before this deadline. After this date, housing is provided on a rolling basis as space is available. - April 15
- Final Deposit and Housing Deadline
- June 7
- Orientation
- June 8
- First Day of Internships
- June 9
- First Day of Classes
- July 28
- Last Day of Classes
- July 30
- Last Day of Internships
Note: Dates are subject to change and all deposits are non-refundable