Graduate Advising

Five Reasons You’ll Want Your Degree From American University

• Our emphasis on practical education lets you turn ideas into action.
  Our students want to understand – and influence – how the world works. In the College of Arts and Sciences, you combine serious theoretical study with practical learning experiences.
  
  
• Our capital location puts a world of resources within your reach.
  Study in Washington, D.C., and you are at the heart of a vibrant national and international laboratory. Everything you need for successful graduate study is here – the Library of Congress, the National Archives, lectures and conferences that draw world-wide attention.
  
  
• Our inclusive community provides encouragement and mentoring.
  Our close-knit community and small classes enable you to work one-on-one with top faculty in your field, through programs that are personalized to your interests and goals.
  
  
• Our international perspective prepares you for success in a diverse world.
  You’ll discover international understanding through out curricular offerings, faculty research, and events that feature world leaders.
  
  
• Our spirit of student involvement allows you to make a difference.
  Graduate students at AU are committed to approaching social problems through active involvement. Course work, experiential learning, and participation in student-run organizations can help make your voice heard.
  
  

Please visit our Graduate Admissions Site to learn more.