Before you begin your first term at AU, there are some things you need to do:

1. Provide information to Office of Admissions

   Accept your offer of admission: Information about how to accept your offer of admission will be included in the letter of acceptance.
   
   Submit final official transcripts: Official transcripts or mark sheets in sealed envelopes from all previously attended colleges or universities must be sent to AU. Please ensure that your full legal name and date of birth (or Social Security number, if applicable) are included on the transcripts. Transcripts must be final official versions showing all completed coursework, final grades, and/or any conferred degrees or certificates.
   
   Note: In order to ensure you are properly enrolled in the appropriate courses, AU must receive all final official transcripts. The evaluation of transfer credit can take several weeks, so we strongly recommend submitting transcripts as early as possible. If all transcripts are not on file by your registration date, your academic advisor will not be able to provide the most accurate course recommendations. You will not be able to register for a second semester until all final official transcripts have been received. Please have your physical transcripts sent to the following address:
   
   American University
   Office of Undergraduate Enrollment - Spring Valley Building
   4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
   Washington, DC 20016
   
   Electronic versions of your transcripts can be sent to [email protected]. 
   
   Submit Course Syllabi: Please submit course syllabi for all courses you plan to transfer to American University as soon as possible. Syllabi will be used to determine course equivalency through the transfer articulation process. Word Documents or PDF versions of your syllabi can be sent to [email protected].
   
   Submit official exam scores: All exam scores must be received by the American University Office of Admissions no later than the end of the second enrolled term. Exam scores more than six years old will not be accepted for credit. Review Credit by Exam information on the Office of Admissions website for more details.
   
   AU exam codes
   SAT I & SAT II: 5007
   ACT: 0648
   AP: 5007
   TOEFL: 5007

2. Prepare for your transition

   New student checklist: For more information and next steps in preparing for your start at AU, be sure to check out your personalized checklist. Your checklist will show a variety of required and optional items to complete before starting your first semester at AU.
   
   Orientation: Orientation at AU is a great opportunity for you to get connected with fellow transfer students, learn about the campus resources and meet university administrators. Transitioning to a new university can be overwhelming so we want to ensure you feel prepared and ready to start your journey at AU. No matter where you are in your academic journey, orientation is a great way for you to learn more about your new campus. Orientation is not required but is strongly encouraged and recommended. For more information about orientation, visit the orientation website.

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3. Meet with your academic advisor

   Shortly after submitting your enrollment deposit, you can expect to receive a personalized message from your academic advising unit with instructions for preparing for course registration.  
   
   Meet with your academic advisor to review transfer credits and discuss upcoming semester registration. Each school at AU assigns advisors to students after they have submitted their enrollment deposit. Click on your school below to learn who is your assigned advisor and to schedule an appointment.
   
   Kogod School of Business
   College of Arts and Sciences
   School of International Service
   School of Communication
   School of Public Affairs
   Baker School of Education
   
   Visit the Registrar's Office Website to find information about the new transfer registration dates.   

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4. Explore additional resources

   Discover AU Academics: Review the University Catalog to familiarize yourself with the various majors and minors offered at AU.
   AU Core: Learn about the AU Core Curriculum and explore how it works.
   Academic Rules and Regulations: Familiarize yourself with the Undergraduate Academic Rules and Regulations.
   Academic Standing Requirements: Familiarize yourself with the Requirements for Satisfactory Academic Progress (necessary if you receive financial aid).
   Academic Calendar: Review the University Academic Calendar.
   Transfer Articulations: Understand the transfer articulation process.

For more questions from transfer students click here.