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Office of Community Relations

Maintaining good relations with our neighbors is a priority for AU and we welcome the opportunity to be a valuable and valued community partner

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Did you know that many of the university's resources are available to neighbors? Join us for free family events, cheer on AU sports teams, attend lectures and art exhibits, enroll in lifelong learning opportunities, and enjoy public access to many campus amenities. We welcome our neighbors as an important part of the AU community.

Find AU in the neighborhood at these upcoming community events:

Sep 20: AU Neighborhood Movie Night – Inside Out 2
Sep 28:  Art All Night with Tenleytown Main Street
Oct 05: AU Athletics Hispanic Heritage Pep Rally @ Bender Arena
Oct 16: Full Moon AU Arboretum & Gardens Walking Tour
Oct 19: Palisades Village House Tour
Nov 01: AU Athletics Block Party @ Bender Arena
Nov 16: Janney Elementary 5K/Fun Run 
Nov 17: Mann Elementary Great Turkey Chase 5K/1 mile Fun Run 
Nov 23: AU Airlie Farm 5K Fun Run and Fall Festival 

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Campus Plan

American University's Campus Plan is a roadmap that details proposals and objectives to enhance and build upon our campus facilities.

Campus Plan

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Community Liaison Committee

The CLC fosters positive relationships and maintains regular communications between AU and our neighbors.

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AU Neighborhood Partnership

The Partnership is a forum for discussion and consensus based decision making.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

OLLI is dedicated to the idea that learning is a lifelong process and that curiosity never retires.

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AU Neighbor Resources

American University offers a number of resources and programs for our neighbors.  

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Arboretum and Gardens

With more than 2,000 trees on campus, AU is a designated an arboretum and public garden.

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Building at AU

Information and updates on new buildings and construction at AU.

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Katzen Arts Center

Features the extraordinary 30,000 square foot AU Museum.

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Public Safety Contact Information

  • Non-emergency line: 202-885-2527
  • Emergency line:
    202-885-3636
Photos by Ethan Kauffman, SOC/BA ’26.

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Report an Incident

American University students generally are good neighbors and adhere to the university's Student Code of Conduct. In the rare occasion when student conduct-related issues arise, neighbors are encouraged to share information about the incident.

Submit a Complaint