Parents and Families

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Welcome AU Parents and Families

We know that parents and families are important partners on a student's academic journey. We're dedicated to keeping you informed and helping you find the answers and guidance you're looking for from your student's acceptance to their graduation and everything in between. 

To help you on this journey, we provide a single point of contact for parents and families. If you need assistance navigating AU's many offices, please reach out to our Parent and Family Engagement team at eaglefamilies@american.edu.  

The Nest Network

Nest Network

The Nest Network is a group of AU parent/family volunteers that supports student success and the University. The Network is designed to foster community, enhance engagement, and represent the interests of AU families. Together, we create an environment in which families can connect, discover AU, and contribute to the wellbeing of both students and families in partnership with the New Student and Family Programs team.

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Families on Facebook

Join the community on Facebook to receive updates about AU and connect with other parents and families!

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New Student Checklist

Find everything you need to know about getting started at AU on the New Student Checklist.

Checklist

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Family Mailing List

Sign up to receive family newsletters, invitations, campus updates and critical alerts. Our newest Eagle families start receiving these emails mid-summer. 

Sign up

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Orientation

Learn all about orientation and prepare to start your journey at American University.

Orientation

How can we help?

Contact Us

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New Student and Family Programs 4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20016-8168 United States