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Office of Graduate Studies
4801 Mass Ave NW, 4th Fl
Washington, DC 20016
United States
Graduate Student Services & Resources
Explore this comprehensive range of services and resources available for current AU graduate students presented below and use the links provided to learn more. As new and additional resources become available, they will be included on this page. Click a link below to be taken to that section of the page.
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Advising
One-on-one support for academics, financial aid, and career services
Academic Advisors
- College of Arts & Sciences
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of International Service
- School of Public Affairs
- Office of Graduate & Professional Studies
Financial Aid & Other Advisors
- Career AdvisorsÌý(Guidance on PT or FT employment or paid internships to supplement your income)
- Financial Aid Advisors
- Scholarship & Award AdvisorsÌý(school specific)
- Merit Award Advisors: Learn more and apply forÌýmeritÌýawards
Career Services
General Career Services
- AU Career Center
- Career Events, Programs and Services
- Career Advisors: Guidance on your future career path,Ìýambitions, plans, or concerns
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- : Federal government jobs across the nation.
School-Specific Career Services
Clubs & Organizations
- : Explore upcoming events at your favorite clubs and organizations.
- Graduate Leadership Council
- International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS): We help you receive the best support available for your situation. We also help you communicate with support services if you encounter cultural or language barriers.
- Veteran's Services
Food & Dining On Campus
- Meal plan options (graduate students can create a "flex plan")
- The Market: AU's Food Pantry
- Farmer's MarketÌý(Wed 11-4)
Events
School-Specific Events
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Professional Studies
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of International Service
- School of Public Affairs
School-Specific Career Events
Funding & Aid
- Graduate Funding & Financial Aid Overview
- Office of Graduate Studies Scholarships
- Maryland Joins Forces Initiative (veteran's scholarship)
- Double Eagle Graduate Scholarship
- Financial Aid OfficeÌý(federal loans)
- Scholarships for International Students
- Veteran’s Benefits
- AmeriCorps Segal Education Award
- Office of Merit Awards
- Student Bill Payment Plans
Health & Wellness
- Center for Well-Being Programs & Psychological Services
- Psychological Services (free to students in the DC area): OffersÌývirtual and in-person appointments.
- Well-Being Programs
- : Tips and tools to support your personal mental and physical health goals.
- Health Center
- Kay Spiritual Life Center
- Rec Sports & Fitness
- Academic Support & Access Center: Offers academic skill-building opportunities and support for students with disabilities
Housing
- Graduate Housing Guide: Includes popular graduate student neighborhoods and apartments,Ìýfeedback from current &Ìýprevious graduate students about housing in the DMV area.
- :ÌýA comprehensive, customÌýsiteÌýdesignedÌýfor AU graduate studentsÌýthat includes the Housing Guide andÌýother housing-related resources.
- : IncludesÌýapartment postings, searching for a roommate, and more.
- : Limited housing isÌýavailable to graduate students age 21 or older. Conveniently located next door to AU!
- : If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, please contact the Homeless Services Hotline atÌý(202) 399-7093Ìýor dialÌý311.ÌýThe Homeless Services Hotline is open every day from 8 AM - 12 AM. Between November 1 - April 15, the Homeless Services Hotline is open 24 hours a day.
International Students
- International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS): We help you receive the best support available for your situation. We also help you communicate with support services if you encounter cultural or language barriers.
- Assistance with immigration
- Activities & Events
- Employment
- J1 Scholars & Student Interns
- Student Orientation
- Support Services
- : Free immigration and legal services to AU students and their family members.
- CLEAR: Language and cultural competency training for international students.
Libraries
American University
- American UniversityÌýLibrary
- Graduate Research Center: Study space for graduate students in Bender Library
- Start Your Research
- to use with AU Library
DC Libraries
- Washington Research Library Consortium:ÌýAs an AU student you have access toÌý9 local university libraries
Research
- Research at American University: Faculty and student research, funding, centers & institutes.
- Institutional Review Board: A to Z's of research at AU. From funding to proposal development to animal and human subjects.
- Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning (CTRL)
- Software access and support(SPSS, SAS, R, Python, and more)
- Database access and support (environment, human rights, and more)Ìý
- Research consultationsÌýfor faculty and students supporting faculty-led research.
- Library: Subject specific research consultations for students. (book an appt)Ìý
- Tool of Research (TOR) Language Examination: Language coaching & course options for students to prepare for the TOR exam.
- (MLA, Chicago, APA, Turabian)
- : Free software that allows you to organize and use your research sources.
Safety
- AU Police
- Internet Crimes: Includes but is not limited to: harassment, financial extortion, personally data hacking, copyright violations, such as software piracy, credit card theft and fraud, and email phishing.Ìý
- Mental Illness Crisis Prevention: Pre-arrest jail diversion for those having a mental illness crisis.
- Sign Up for AU Alerts: Get text alerts of the latestÌýemergency and crisis situations.
- University Police Escorts: Police escorts are available, whether on foot or vehicle, to any member of the community who feels unsafe while at AU.
Student Parent Resources
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Our page for students who are also parents provides detailed information and resources to support your academic success.
Student Services
- AU Central: Cross trained counselors assist you with Student Accounts, Registration, Health Plans, & Veteran's Services.
- Student Accounts
- Registrar
- Consortium Registration at a DC University
- Registrar Forms
- Transcript Services
- Graduation and CommencementÌý
- Course Catalog
- Graduate Student Employment: Includes resources & union information
- International Students: Immigration, employment, student orientation, J1 scholars & interns
- Office of Equity and Title IX: Addresses the undue burdens on women, people of color, and underrepresented communities, and promote equity and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff.
- Veteran's Services
Study Abroad
Graduate Study Abroad
- in AU Madrid, AU Brussels, and AU Nairobi.
School-Specific Study Abroad
- (student log-in required)
- School of Communication
- School of International Service
Technology Support
- ConnectÌýto AU's Wireless Network
- Office of Information Technology Helpdesk: Software &Ìýhardware troubleshooting, malware removal, account configuration, etc.
Theses & Dissertations
- Thesis & Dissertation Guide
- Proposing a Topic
- Formatting
- Templates
- Submission
- Doctoral Students: Advancement to Candidacy: Requirements and instructions.
- Dissertation & Thesis Defense Calendar
Training & Development Opportunities
- Center for Diversity & Inclusion: Training, advocacy, & outreach.
- CLEAR: Language and cultural competency training for international students.
- The Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning (CTRL) supports faculty and students who teach courses.
- : Job readiness training: tech, business & creative.
- Software Training: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
- OnlineÌýTA Training
Transportation & Parking
- AU Shuttle
- U-Pass: Full-time graduate students receive unlimitedÌýMetrorail and Metrobus access includingÌýexpress and airport shuttle buses.
- University Parking & Commuter Services
- E-Scooters, Capital Bikeshare
- Biking at AU
- Maps & Directions