During this time, AU offices and student groups will offer exciting ways for you to get involved on campus and in the city. There are two programs offered the week before classes begin: The Freshman Service Experience (FSE) and the Discover DC program. Last year over 500 new first-year students participated in FSE and almost 330 students participated in Discover DC. The programs offer you engaging ways to get to know DC before classes start and also provide you with opportunities to get to know other new students. While these two programs are the centerpieces of the Welcome Weeks experience, there are lots of other programs offered on campus during this time. You will receive more information about the Welcome Weeks schedule in late July.

Click here to view this year's Welcome Weeks events.

We also offer orientation programming during Welcome Weeks for students, parents and family members who were unable to attend a summer program. Please contact New Student Programs 202-885-3303 or orientation@american.edu for more information.

Click here to view the schedule for First Year Fundamentals
Click here to view the schedule for Parent Orientation Program