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At the School of Public Affairs (SPA) we want you to not only enjoy what you are studying but feel like you are a part of the SPA community. Throughout the course of the year, we offer many events and opportunities for you to connect with the faculty, staff, and your fellow peers outside the classroom. Whether it be Pizza with Professors, SPA Thanksgiving Dinner, a Sine Institute Fellows workshop, attending an event hosted by one of our research centers, or finals late night breakfast there is sure to be something to help you feel connected to SPA.

American University School of Public Affairs students have a wide array of clubs, organizations, and activities in which to get involved, make friends, and learn how to lead.

Campus Activities and Engagement

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Mock Trial

Learn more aboutÌýthe School of Public AffairsÌýMock Trial Team.

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Undergraduate Research

Learn more about undergraduate research opportunities at SPA.

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Civic Dialogue Project

Learn more about the American University CivicÌýDialogue Project.

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Industry Weeks

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Public Affairs and Policy Lab

Learn more about the Public Affairs and Policy Lab.

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Student Publications

  • Undergraduate policy magazineÌý.
  • Undergraduate research journalÌý.
  • Undergraduate legal student journal Juris Mentem Law Review.

SPA Undergraduate Council

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Undergraduate Scholarships

Learn more about undergraduate scholarships at the School of Public Affairs.

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