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
- Kogod School of Business
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of International Service
- School of Public Affairs
- Washington College of Law
- Office of Graduate & Professional Studies
Financial Aid & Other Advisors
- Career Advisors (Guidance on PT or FT employment or paid internships to supplement your income)
- Financial Aid Advisors
- Scholarship & Award Advisors (school specific)
- Merit Award Advisors: Learn more and apply for merit awards
Career Services
General Career Services
- AU Career Center
- Career Events, Programs and Services
- Career Advisors: Guidance on your future career path, ambitions, plans, or concerns
- AU's Internship & Job Listings
- USA Jobs: Federal government jobs across the nation.
School-Specific Career Services
Clubs & Organizations
- List of AU Clubs & Organizations
- Club & Organization Events: 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
- Venues and hours
- Today's menus
- Meal plan options (graduate students can create a "flex plan")
- The Market: AU's Food Pantry
- Farmer's Market (Wed 11-4)
Events
School-Specific Events
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Kogod School of Business
- Professional Studies
- School of Communication
- School of Education
- School of International Service
- School of Public Affairs
- Washington College of Law
School-Specific Career Events
Funding & Aid
- Funding & Financial Aid Overview for Graduate Students
- Cost of Attendance Information
- Office of Graduate Studies Scholarships
- Maryland Joins Forces Initiative (veteran's scholarship)
- Veteran’s Benefits
- AmeriCorps Segal Education Award
- Double Eagle Graduate Scholarship
- Financial Aid Office (federal loans)
- Scholarships for International Students
- Office of Merit Awards
- Student Jobs
- Student Bill Payment Plans
Health & Wellness
- Center for Well-Being Programs & Psychological Services
- Psychological Services (free to students in the DC area): Offers virtual and in-person appointments.
- Well-Being Programs
- 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, feedback from current & previous graduate students about housing in the DMV area.
- Graduate Student Housing Portal: A comprehensive, custom site designed for AU graduate students that includes the Housing Guide and other housing-related resources.
- AU's Off-Campus Housing Office: Includes apartment postings, searching for a roommate, and more.
- Graduate Housing at Wesley Theological Seminary: Limited housing is available to graduate students age 21 or older. Conveniently located next door to AU!
- Resources for Students Experiencing or Worried about Homelessness: If you or someone you know needs emergency shelter, please contact the Homeless Services Hotline at (202) 399-7093 or dial 311. The 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
- AU Dream Initiative: 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 University Library
- Graduate Research Center: Study space for graduate students in Bender Library
- Start Your Research
- Set Up Google Scholar to use with AU Library
DC Libraries
- Folger Library
- Library of Congress Main Catalog
- National Library of Medicine
- Washington Research Library Consortium: As an AU student you have access to 9 local university libraries
- DC Public 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)
- Research consultations for faculty and students supporting faculty-led research.
- Library: Subject specific research consultations for students. (book an appt)
- Tool of Research (TOR) Language Examination: Language coaching & course options for students to prepare for the TOR exam.
- Citation Guides (MLA, Chicago, APA, Turabian)
- Zotero Citation Software: 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.
- Lost Property Report
- 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 latest emergency 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
- Student Health Plans
- Registrar Forms
- Transcript Services
- Graduation and Commencement
- 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
- Summer internships in AU Madrid, AU Brussels, and AU Nairobi.
School-Specific Study Abroad
- Kogod School of Business (student log-in required)
- School of Communication
- School of International Service
Technology Support
- Canvas Support
- Connect to AU's Wireless Network
- Connect a Guest to Wireless Network
- Office of Information Technology Helpdesk: Software & hardware 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.
- CTRL: The Center for Teaching, Research, and Learning (CTRL) supports faculty and students who teach courses.
- LinkedIn Training: Job readiness training: tech, business & creative.
- Software Training: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
- Online TA Training
Transportation & Parking
- AU Shuttle
- U-Pass: Full-time graduate students receive unlimited Metrorail and Metrobus access including express and airport shuttle buses.
- University Parking & Commuter Services
- Join a Carpool
- E-Scooters, Capital Bikeshare
- Biking at AU
- Maps & Directions