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This is AU

Get to know life at AU—explore the student organizations, traditions, and fun that make up our community!

Students gathered at an community commencement celebration, with the text "Student Belonging" on top.
Dancing students on a stage with the text "AU Arts" on top of it.
The gospel choir sings in front of the stained glass windows in Kay Spiritual Life Center, with the text "Spiritual Life" on top.

Students not only get involved on campus but in DC! Experience an internship in city, or learn as you serve our community.
DC Internships Service Learning in DC

A student looks from a boat to the Washington Monument in the distance.
Students stretch out their arms in an outdoor yoga class.

Join an intramural team, or try out group exercise classes! Our fitness and wellness programs are available to all students.
Recreation & Fitness AU Athletics

Explore AU traditions!

AU is home to traditions tracing back over a century to the university's founding and new practices created by students in recent years! Get to know cherished events like Convocation, Spirit of Change Week, AmFest, Jazz in the Katz, Veloric Concert, Culturefest, and more.
Discover AU Traditions

Meet DC Interns: Mikayla Minton