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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: May 31

2. International Students Only

   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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

3. Begin your internship search

   WSP resources available 1 week after submitting your deposit

   • Access the Internship Web
     contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads
     Login and password available after submitting deposit
   • Use AU templates and upload your resume and cover letter to the Internship Web
   • Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
   
   Priority Deadline (Resume and Cover Letter): July 5
   Final Deadline (Resume and Cover Letter): August 28
    

4. Complete Housing Survey

   Available after submitting deposit

   After you submit your deposit, you will receive more information about your fall housing options from the WSP team at your AU email. 
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 1

5. Submit Pre-Registration Form

   Available Early April
   Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

   • The American University Academic Integrity Code
   • Undergraduate Student Regulations
   • Submit Pre-registration Form

   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 15
    

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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Priority Deadline: July 12
   Final Deadline: August 28
    

7. Submit 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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

   
   Deadline: July 15

   Submit Photo

9. AU Health Insurance

   Students from U.S. Schools
   Explore AU Health Plans
   To Enroll: Fill out this AU form
   Use your AU ID # and PW to login
   
   OR
   
   Waive AU Health insurance 

   You can only waive the insurance after you are registered in 12+ credits and the Health Insurance charge appears on your student account. This is available on May 14. 

   Deadline: September 9

   Students from International Schools

   All students from international schools are required to enroll in AU's health insurance during their semester(s) in the Washington Semester Program. You will automatically be enrolled in AU health insurance after you are registered for courses by your academic advisor.

   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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: September 11
     

11. Attend the mandatory orientations

    
    All Students
    Thu, Aug 22 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Fri, Aug 23: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
    
    International Students
    Wed, Aug 21 - TBD
    
    
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

12. Attend first day of classes

    First Day of Classes: Monday, August 26
    
     

13. Attend Virtual Internship Fair

    Mon, Aug 26, 9:30 AM – Noon (time subject to change)
    
    Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
     

14. Pay your bill

    Available late September
    
    How and to whom you pay your AU bill is dependent on our arrangement with your homeschool. Eagle Service may not reflect the correct amount until a later date when everything is finalized. Check in with the WSP Team for specifics on your account.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
     

15. Add/Drop Course Deadline

    Available after submission of pre-registration form
    
    Email your Academic Advisor to request any needed changes to your course registration.
    
    September 9 is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after Sept 9 will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: September 9
     

16. Confirm Your Internship + Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF)

    
    All Students
    Complete the ELF after you confirm an internship
    (within the first 2 weeks of the semester)
    
    International Students Only
    You may not begin your academic training until you have received an amended DS-2019 from AU’s Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS).
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: September 13

    Submit ELF

17. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: October 13
     

18. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Available November 30
    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: December 8 (last day of internships and classes)

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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 with Julia
   
   Deadline: Nov 22

2. International Students Only
   Initiate the process of requesting your J-1 visa

   Available After Admittance

   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? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: Nov 8

3. Begin your internship search

   Available after deposit submission

   • Access the Internship Web
     contains hundreds of academic training openings and
     thousands of leads
     Login + password available after submitting deposit
   • Use AU's template and upload your resume and cover letter to the Internship Web
   • Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
   
   Deadline to login to the Internship Web: ASAP after admittance

4. Submit Registration Forms

   Available late October
   Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

   • The American University Academic Integrity Code
   • Undergraduate Student Regulations

   
   Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Priority Deadline: October 31
   Final Deadline: December 5

5. Complete Housing Survey

   Available Late October
   After you submit your deposit, you will receive more information about your fall housing options from the WSP team at your AU email. 
   
   Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: December 7

6. Register for disability accommodations (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? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Priority Deadline: December 1
   Final Deadline: January 10

7. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   Email your Immunization Form to immunizations@american.edu.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center
   
   Deadline: January 1

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

8. Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: January 8

   Submit Photo

9. AU Health Insurance

   Students from U.S. Schools
   You have two options: enroll or waive in AU health insurance.
   
   Enroll in AU Health Insurance (includes cost sheet)
   Go to All Other Students tab
   Click the button "Click Here to Enroll Yourself"
   Use your AU ID # and PW to login
   OR
   Waive AU Health insurance

   You can only waive the insurance after you are registered in 12+ credits and the Health Insurance charge appears on your student account.

   Deadline: January 31

   Students from International Schools

   All students from international schools are required to enroll in AU's health insurance during their semester(s) in the Washington Semester Program. You will automatically be enrolled in AU health insurance after you are registered for courses by your academic advisor.

   Health Insurance Options

10. Review and/or settle your AU student account

    Available after registration
    Confirm your financial aid, billing, and payment arrangements with AU and your home school.
    
    Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 with Italia
    
    Deadline: January 5

11. International Students Only
    Attend the mandatory International Student Orientation
    Event Date: Wed, Jan 8

    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 with Julia

12. Attend the mandatory WSP Orientation

    Event Date: Thur, Jan 9 - Fri, Jan 10
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 with Julia

13. Attend the first day of classes

    First Day of Classes: Monday, January 13
     

14. Attend the Virtual Internship Fair

    Fair Date: TBD
    Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers. Check your AU email for updates.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
     

15. Pay your American University tuition bill

    Available after registration
    Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View payment options.
    Note: Only for international students, non-partner domestic students, and gap students. Partner school students, please first confirm with your WSP advisor before making any payments. 
    Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 with Italia
    
    Deadline: January 6

    Pay Bill

16. Request necessary changes to courses

    Available after submission of pre-registration form
    Email the WSP Team  to request any necessary changes to your registration. January 27th is the last day to add or drop an elective course or research project. Courses dropped after January 27th will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 with Italia
    
    Deadline: January 27

17. Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your practicum

    Complete this after you confirm an academic training placement
    Begin your academic training and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first 2.5 weeks of the semester. 
    
    International Students Only
    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? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: January 30

    Submit ELF

18. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: February 21 - 24
     

19. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: April 19-22

20. Submit transcript request form

    Sent to students via email from the WSP advisor
    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? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 with Italia
    
    Deadline: Orientation

    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? washsem@american.edu
   
   Deadline: April 5

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” (sent by email)
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
   
   Deadline: ASAP

3. Submit Housing Survey

   Admitted students will receive a housing survey. You must submit this survey by April 5 for guaranteed placement TurnKey Housing.
   
   Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline to Submit Housing Survey : April 5
    

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? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: May 2
    

5. Register for disability accomodations (if needed)

   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? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Priority Deadline: April 1
    

6. Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

   Available Late April
   View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.
   
   Questions? idcards@american.edu

   
   Deadline: June 1

   Submit Photo

7. Attend the mandatory WSP Summer Orientation

   Event Date: June 3
   Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900
    

8. Pay your American University bill

   Available After Registration
   Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View this page for more information about payment options.
   
   Questions? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 3

   Pay Bill

9. Attend the first day of classes + internships

   First Day of Classes: June 5
   
    

10. Submit ELF
    Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship

    Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first week of the program, June 6-10. Students who have not completed this step by June 13 will be required to speak with their professor.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: June 13

    Submit ELF

11. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    Available TBD
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: TBD
     

12. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: TBD
     

13. Submit transcript request form

    Available Now
    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? Italia Rababah • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: June 5

    Grading System

Important dates for Summer, Fall, and Spring Students!