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.

   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

2. Submit survey for optional off-campus housing

   Available within one week of deposit submission
   
   Questions? Donna Chapman Williams • (202) 895-4912
    

   Deadline:

   November 30

3. 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

4. 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

5. Complete the Registration Checklist

   Available in November
   
   Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
    

   Deadline:

   December 1

   ×

   How do I submit my enrollment agreement and housing deposit?

   To submit your enrollment agreement and housing deposit, follow the steps below:

   1. Log on to myau.american.edu.
   2. Click on the Academics tab on the left side
   3. Under Personalized Links, select Enrollment Agreement and Housing Deposit.
   4. Complete and submit with the $400 tuition and $200 housing deposits (use a credit card or e-check) by May 1.

    

   Housing and roommate information will be available via the portal July 15 (for fall) and December 15 (for spring).

   For further information, please contact:

   Housing and Dining Programs
   202-882-3370 or 
   housing@american.edu

   Office of Admissions
   202-885-6000 or
   admissions@american.edu

   Office of Admissions
   202-885-6000 or
   admissions@american.edu

6. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available Now

   Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center

   Deadline:

   January 11
    

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

   ×

   Immunization Requirements

   All students under age 26 (except for students who meet statutory requirements for exemption based upon religious or medical reason) must provide proof of the below listed immunizations prior to registration.

   Students from overseas should note that all required vaccinations will need to be up-to-date before enrolling in American University, even if the stated vaccinations are not required in your home country.

   Documenting Your Immunizations

   Mandatory Immunization Form

   The Mandatory Immunization Form is the only form that will be accepted as proof of vaccination and must be submitted directly to the Student Health Center. Incomplete information or invalid dates on this form will prevent you from being allowed to attend classes.

   Form Submission

   1. Please first obtain any needed immunizations.
   2. Then download, print and complete the form below with your medical provider.
   3. Upload your form at american.studenthealthportal.com via Document Uploads or email your form as a PDF to immunizations@american.edu. Remember to keep a copy for your records.

   Required Immunizations

   1. One Tetanus and Diphtheria booster given within the past ten years. (Tdap is recommended.)
   2. Two vaccinations against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), given after age one and at least 30 days apart.
   3. Two vaccinations against Varicella (Chickenpox) given at least 30 days apart, or a history of Chickenpox verified by titer results. DC requires two doses of the Varicella vaccine regardless of the age the student was first vaccinated.
   4. Three vaccinations against Hepatitis B, dose 2 given thirty days after dose 1, dose 3 given four months after dose 2.
   5. Any first year student living in university sponsored housing must be immunized against Meningitis or sign a waiver stating they have read and understand the risks of the disease and do not wish to be immunized.
   6. Any student under the age of 18 must show proof of being vaccinated against Polio.
   7. If you have received immunizations that do not fall into the immunization schedule above (for instance receiving an immunization a week early or a month late) you will need to provide proof results showing immunity.

   Religious or Medical Exemption

   • Religious exemption is allowed if a religious leader provides a detailed letter indicating that the immunizations violate his or her parishioner's religious beliefs.
   • Medical exemption is allowed if a medical professional provides a detailed letter indicating that immunizations are medically inadvisable.
   • Both kinds of letters should be addressed to the President of American University, as head of the institution and emailed to immunizations@american.edu.

    

7. 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

   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:

   January 11
    

   More Infoabout health insurance options

   ×

   Health Insurance Requirements

   Purchase AU Health Insurance

   Students are automatically enrolled in the American University health insurance plan after their course registration has been processed by the WSP staff. If you would like to keep this insurance plan, please create your account at www.carefirst.com/AU. If you would like to waive the AU health insurance plan because you already have comparable insurance, follow the steps under Waive AU Health Insurance below.

   AU Health Insurance Premiums

   Fall 2020

   $814.00

   Spring 2021

   $1,139.00

   Summer 2020

   $470.00

   Annual

   $1,952.00

   AU Health Insurance Benefit Details

   Below is American University health insurance information you can use to compare your current insurance with the insurance plan offered by American University. You can find detailed plan information here.

   Overall Plan Maximum

   There is no overall maximum dollar limit on the policy.

   Deductible

   $200 In Network; $500 Out of Network

   Co-Insurance

   20% In Network; 40% Out of Network

   Individual Out-of-Pocket Maximum

   $6,350 per benefit period

   Prescription Drug Coverage

   $10 generic, $35 brand, $50 for non-preferred brand

   Emergency Coverage Overseas

   Included

   Coverage while in Washington, DC

   Included

   If you have been assessed the premium for the AU student health insurance plan and want to accept the coverage, please go to www.carefirst.com/AU and create your account. By creating your account, your coverage will become active as of January 1, 2020.

   If you do not create your account nor submit the waiver, your coverage will not become effective until you activate your account or until the waiver closes, and the charge will remain on your student account. You will not be able to print out an insurance card or access pharmacy benefits until approximately three weeks into the semester.

    

   Alternate Health Insurance

   Private insurance plans should meet the following criteria in order to qualify for a waiver of the American University sponsored student health insurance plan:

   • Alternate insurance plans must be provided by a company licensed to do business in the United Statues with a U.S. claims payment office, a U.S. phone number, and a U.S. address. The company must have a process to remit claims costs to providers within the U.S.
   • Alternate insurance plans must provide coverage for both in-patient and out-patient medical care in the Washington, DC, area, including but not limited to routine care, specialist office visits, diagnostic testing, and imaging.
   • Alternate insurance plans must provide for both in-patient and out-patient mental health care in the Washington, DC, area.
   • Alternate insurance plans must not limit coverage to Emergency or Urgent medical or mental health care in the Washington, DC, area.
   • Alternate insurance plans must not have a maximum dollar limit that the insurance will pay for medical claims.
   • Alternate insurance plans must not exclude coverage for the following:
   • • Pre-existing conditions (or the plan must have been in effect long enough that any waiting period has passed).
     • Conditions related to depression, eating disorders, suicide attempts or counseling, and drug or alcohol counseling/treatment.
     • Congenital and non-congenital mental health conditions.
     • Sports injuries, alcohol-related injuries or conditions, pregnancies, eating disorders.
   • Additional requirements exist for international students on AU-sponsored visas; please see here.

   Waive AU Health Insurance

   If your plan meets the above requirements, you can waive the AU student health insurance.

   1. Receive your Registration Confirmation email from WSP staff. (This is not the same as the pre-registration form submission confirmation. You will not be able to waive the health insurance until your registration has been finalized by WSP staff, which happens several weeks after submission of the pre-registration form.) The AU health insurance system will recognize you as an AU student approximately 7 days after your registration has been completed.
   2. Visit www.carefirst.com/AU.
   3. Follow the on-screen prompts and submit the waiver.

   If your waiver is approved, the student health insurance premium will be removed from your student account and you will receive a confirmation email. It is imperative that you save and print a copy of this email.

   Frequently Asked Question

   I tried to enter my seven-digit AU ID but was unable to login to the waiver system. Why is that?

   You will be able to access it approximately seven days after you have received the WSP Registration Confirmation email. Then, please follow these steps. If you experience any problems completing the waiver process, you may call CareFirst Technical Support Monday-Friday 8:00am-6:00pm EST at +1 (877) 526-8390. If you have additional questions about the AU health insurance or waiver, please contact the AU Student Health Center at shc@american.edu.

    

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. Attend the first day of classes

    First Day of Classes: Tuesday, January 19
    Questions? Marissa Whitaker • (202) 895-4910
     

13. 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

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, 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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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)

18. 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
     

    Grading System

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

   ×

   How do I submit my enrollment agreement and housing deposit?

   To submit your enrollment agreement and housing deposit, follow the steps below:

   1. Log on to myau.american.edu.
   2. Click on the Academics tab on the left side
   3. Under Personalized Links, select Enrollment Agreement and Housing Deposit.
   4. Complete and submit with the $400 tuition and $200 housing deposits (use a credit card or e-check) by May 1.

    

   Housing and roommate information will be available via the portal July 15 (for fall) and December 15 (for spring).

   For further information, please contact:

   Housing and Dining Programs
   202-882-3370 or 
   housing@american.edu

   Office of Admissions
   202-885-6000 or
   admissions@american.edu

   Office of Admissions
   202-885-6000 or
   admissions@american.edu

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

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

   ×

   Immunization Requirements

   All students under age 26 (except for students who meet statutory requirements for exemption based upon religious or medical reason) must provide proof of the below listed immunizations prior to registration.

   Students from overseas should note that all required vaccinations will need to be up-to-date before enrolling in American University, even if the stated vaccinations are not required in your home country.

   Documenting Your Immunizations

   Mandatory Immunization Form

   The Mandatory Immunization Form is the only form that will be accepted as proof of vaccination and must be submitted directly to the Student Health Center. Incomplete information or invalid dates on this form will prevent you from being allowed to attend classes.

   Form Submission

   1. Please first obtain any needed immunizations.
   2. Then download, print and complete the form below with your medical provider.
   3. Upload your form at american.studenthealthportal.com via Document Uploads or email your form as a PDF to immunizations@american.edu. Remember to keep a copy for your records.

   Required Immunizations

   1. One Tetanus and Diphtheria booster given within the past ten years. (Tdap is recommended.)
   2. Two vaccinations against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR), given after age one and at least 30 days apart.
   3. Two vaccinations against Varicella (Chickenpox) given at least 30 days apart, or a history of Chickenpox verified by titer results. DC requires two doses of the Varicella vaccine regardless of the age the student was first vaccinated.
   4. Three vaccinations against Hepatitis B, dose 2 given thirty days after dose 1, dose 3 given four months after dose 2.
   5. Any first year student living in university sponsored housing must be immunized against Meningitis or sign a waiver stating they have read and understand the risks of the disease and do not wish to be immunized.
   6. Any student under the age of 18 must show proof of being vaccinated against Polio.
   7. If you have received immunizations that do not fall into the immunization schedule above (for instance receiving an immunization a week early or a month late) you will need to provide proof results showing immunity.

   Religious or Medical Exemption

   • Religious exemption is allowed if a religious leader provides a detailed letter indicating that the immunizations violate his or her parishioner's religious beliefs.
   • Medical exemption is allowed if a medical professional provides a detailed letter indicating that immunizations are medically inadvisable.
   • Both kinds of letters should be addressed to the President of American University, as head of the institution and emailed to immunizations@american.edu.

    

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

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