Office of Campus Life

Graduate Students

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Know How to Get to Campus:

Find a Place to Live:

AU has an online database of available housing in private homes and group houses. Click here to search the database.
Individuals interested in off campus housing should also check other sources, such as the Washington Post classifieds website or other rental indexes.
During the summer months, AU offers graduate students temporary housing while they seek off-campus accommodations. For more information, please email the housing office at housing@american.edu.

Arrange for Health Insurance Coverage:

Because health insurance is mandatory for all full-time, residential, or international students, enrollment in the University Health Insurance plan is automatic, unless the student submits a waiver that identifies alternate and comparable coverage. This waiver is available on the graduate student checklist on my.american.edu.

Register for Courses:

Admission to courses is on a first-come, first-serve basis, so register as early as possible to get into your desired classes. You must talk with your advisor before registering for your classes using the my.american.edu portal.

Familiarize Yourself with the Academic Calendar:

Familiarize Yourself with the Academic Codes/Policies:

American University follows an Academic Integrity Code that details standards of conduct and violations thereof. Click here to familiarize yourself with the code.
The Student Conduct Code lists the standards of conduct and the consequences of violation and is included in the Student Handbook. Click here to view a pdf of the Student Handbook and familiarize yourself with these standards.
Other university policies, such as those regarding sexual harassment, discrimination, alcohol and drugs, weather emergency operating procedures, and others, are also web-accessible in the pdf of the Student Handbook. Click here to view the website.

Organize Your Finances:

Merit-based awards are awarded to students by their respective departments. For more information about them, please contact your department.
Need-based awards are resources awarded through the Financial Aid office. Please call (202)885-6100 or visit their website to find out more about the office and its services.