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Welcome New Eagles!

Congratulations on your admission to American University and welcome to the Eagle Family!

Get Ready for Winter Orientation 2024

We know that there is a lot to prepare you to start your journey at American University and everyone here at the New Student and Family Programs Office is here to help and support you. Winter Orientation programming and events will take place both online and in-person. From self-paced Online Orientation and New Eagle Essentials to in-person Orientation and Winter Welcome in January, we're looking forward to welcoming you to the AU Community!

Winter Orientation Information

In-person Orientation will take place on Friday, January 13th from 9am - 5pm. More details to come! Please activate and check your AU email regularly for further communication regarding Orientation Programming. 

We're so excited to meet you in the New Year! In the meantime, we recommend checking out our Getting Started page to review all the steps you should take to complete your AU Orientation. As always, if you have any questions about your transition to AU or next steps, please reach out to orientation@american.edu. Be sure to follow us on Instagram for updates and general information about what’s happening at AU.  

Once an Eagle, Always an Eagle!

New Eagles

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Welcome Transfer Students

We're excited that you're joining our community! Read about the steps to take before you start your semester. 

Transfer Student Checklist

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New Eagle Essentials Playlist

Our New Eagle Essentials Playlist is now available! Watch all of the Orientation sessions on your schedule.

New Eagle Essentials Playlist

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Self-Paced Online Orientation

Online intro to AU for students and families: academics, campus life, finances, safety, support services and more.

Online Orientation in Canvas

Academic Success

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First Year Advising

By now, students should have their fall semester schedules! Questions about the waitlist or how to make changes? Check the First Year Advising resources.

First Year Advising

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What is AUx?

The American University Experience (AUx) is a full-year AU Core Curriculum course for students transitioning into their first year at AU. 

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