1. 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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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 Photo

7. Submit the Immunization Form

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

   Questions? Student Health Center

   Deadline:

   Monday, June 7

8. 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

9. 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

   Pay Bill

10. 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
     

11. 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
     

    Submit ELF

12. 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
     

13. 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
     

14. 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

15. Submit transcript request form

    Available Monday, June 7
    
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910

     

    Deadline:

    Friday, July 30
     

    Grading System

February 1

Priority Application Deadline for early internship placement
Deposit deadline for applicants admitted in this round: March 1.

March 15

Priority Housing Deadline
Turnkey Housing is guaranteed if you submit your deposit and deposit/request housing before this date.

April 1

Final Application and Housing Deadline
Deposit deadline for students admitted in this round: April 15.

May 3

Authorization & Pre-Registration Form Deadline

June 7

Orientation
Mandatory for all students

June 8

First Day of Internships

June 9

First Day of Classes
Last day to withdraw from program for 100% tuition refund

June 11

Last day to withdraw from program for 50% refund
No refund after this date

June 14

Deadline to begin internship
Experiential Learning Form (ELF) submission deadline

June 30

Professional Development Day
Mandatory for all students

July 5

Independence Day (observed)
No classes or internship; AU offices closed

July 28

Last Day of Classes

July 30

Last Day of Internships
All students must intern until this date

Note: Dates are subject to change and all deposits are non-refundable.

1. 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: May 31

2. 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: June 30
   Final Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: August 27
    

3. Submit survey for optional off-campus housing

   Available after submitting deposit

   Take this housing survey to indicate your interest in Turnkey Housing
   
   Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912
   
   Deadline: June 30

4. 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: June 15
    

5. 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
   
   Priority Deadline: July 15
   Final Deadline: August 30
    

6. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center
   
   Deadline: July 15

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

7. 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

8. 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 2

   Health Insurance Options

9. 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 16

10. Attend the mandatory orientation

    Event Date: Wed, Aug 25 - Fri, Aug 27
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
     

11. Attend the first day of classes

    First Day of Classes: Monday, August 30
    
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
     

12. Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

    Fair Date: Mon, Aug 30, 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
     

13. 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 30

    Pay Bill

14. Request necessary changes to courses

    Available after submission of pre-registration form
    Email Marissa Whitaker to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, Sept 13 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after Sept 13 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
    
    Deadline: September 13
     

15. 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 15

    Submit ELF

16. 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 15
     

17. 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 10 (last day of internships and classes)
     

18. Submit transcript request form

    Available August 30
    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? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
    
    Deadline: December 10

    Grading System

1. 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: May 15

2. 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

3. 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: June 30
   Final Deadline for Resume and Cover Letter: August 27
    

4. 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: June 15
    

5. Submit survey for optional off-campus housing

   Available after submitting deposit

   Take this housing survey to indicate your interest in Turnkey Housing
   
   Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912
   
   Deadline: June 30

6. 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
   
   Priority Deadline: July 15
   Final Deadline: August 30
    

7. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center
   
   Deadline: July 15

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

8. 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

9. 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 2

   Health Insurance Options

10. 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 16
     

11. Attend the mandatory WSP International Student Orientation

    Event Date: Mon, August 23 – Tues, August 24 (tentative)
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
     

12. Attend the mandatory WSP Orientation

    Event Date: Wed, August 25 - Fri, August 27
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
     

13. Attend the first day of classes

    First Day of Classes: Monday, August 30
    
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
     

14. Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

    Fair Date: Mon, Aug 30, 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
     

15. 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 30

    Pay Bill

16. Request necessary changes to courses

    Available after submission of pre-registration form
    Email Marissa Whitaker to request any necessary changes to your registration. Monday, Sept 13 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after Sept 13 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
    
    Deadline: September 13
     

17. 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 15

    Submit ELF

18. 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 15
     

19. 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 10 (last day of internships and classes)

20. Submit transcript request form

    Available August 30
    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? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
    
    Deadline: December 10

    Grading System

May 15

Final deposit deadline for students from international home schools

May 31

Final deposit deadline for students from US home schools

June 15

Final deadline to complete the Registration Checklist
Deadline to Apply for TurnKey Housing

August 19

TurnKey Housing Lease Begins
Students can begin moving into TurnKey Apartments

August 23

International Student Orientation
Mandatory for all students from international home schools

August 25-27

WSP Orientation
Mandatory for all WSP students

August 30

Fall classes begin
Internship Fair

September 6

Labor Day
No classes; university offices closed

September 13

Last Day to Add/Drop/Change an Elective or Research Project Course
Courses dropped after this day will be recorded with a W on the AU transcript and will not receive a 100% refund if applicable

September 15

Last Day to Add/Drop/Change an Elective or Research Project Course
Courses dropped after this day will be recorded with a W on the AU transcript and will not receive a 100% refund if applicable

September 20

Last day to drop a course for a 50% refund if applicable

September 27

Last day to drop a course for a 25% refund if applicable
No refunds after this date

October 12-15

Midterm Internship Evaluation Period

October 15

Fall Break Day
No classes; university offices open

November 23

Tuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet

November 24-28

Thanksgiving Break
No classes; university offices closed Thursday and Friday

November 30-December 10

Final Internship Evaluation Period

December 9

End-of-Semester Celebration
Tentative

December 10

Last Day of Classes and Internship

December 13-28

Final examinations
Professors will provide exam schedule information

December 18

TurnKey Housing Lease Ends
Last day to move out of TurnKey Housing