Explore DC (EDC) is a multi-day experience for first-year and transfer students that blends non-profit service with exploration of DC neighborhoods, history and culture.  

It's a chance to get to know your new city - from learning the logistical ropes (like transportation and food), to engaging with issues faced by community members (and the ways they're making a difference), to first-hand experience of DC's rich cultural, historical and community resources. A long-time AU tradition, it's part of AU All American Welcome and sponsored by CCES. There's no better way to start life at AU!

Participants moved in early, in time for EDC's Monday night kickoff. Here's the schedule for this year's program, which ran August 21-23:

• August 21 - Welcome/Kick-off Dinner (5:30 pm), where students meet their groups.
• August 22 - Have breakfast and head off to the service site to spend the day getting to know the issues in that part of DC.
• August 22 - The evening is filled with cultural programming and a range of performances and/or workshops, providing more chances to learn and connect.
• August 23 - Have breakfast and head off with the group to explore a DC neighborhood. 
• August 23 - Evening dessert mixer and a chance to chat, debrief, and share what's been learned.

Questions? Email exploredc@american.edu or call 202-885-7378