All-American Welcome is a time to meet new friends, build community, explore involvement opportunities, and enjoy events and activities as you are welcomed (or welcomed back) to AU. During Orientation, new students will connect with classmates, learn your way around campus and explore DC. New and returning students are invited to a variety of events and celebrations to commemorate the start of a new school year. There's something for everyone!

Schedule Highlights

All events open to both new and returning students are posted on Engage! Engage allows students to discover events happening on campus and find student clubs and organizations.
Find Events on Engage

Our full schedule for 2025 will eventually be available on Engage, but a few of our signature events from 2024 are listed here!

2024 All-American Welcome Schedule

Monday, August 19
8:30 pm, Outdoor Move Night on the Quad

Tuesday, August 20
6 pm, Yoga on the Quad
8:30 pm, Late Night Breakfast in Mary Graydon Center

Wednesday, August 21
7 pm, Late Night at the Rec in Bender Arena

Thursday, August 22
8 pm, Jazz in the Gardens in Katzen Arts Center

Friday, August 23
8:45 am, Convocation: Students assemble on the Quad and process into Bender Arena!
6 pm, Eagle’s Roast Barbecue on the Quad
7 pm, Silent Disco Summer Jam on the Quad

Saturday, August 24
12 pm, Taste of Home and Block Party on the Quad

Sunday, August 25
12 pm, Culture Fest on the Quad

Monday, August 26
5 pm, Picnic on the Quad

Tuesday, August 27
9 pm, Drag Bingo in Bender Arena

Wednesday, August 28
1 pm, Celebrate AU on the Quad
4:45 pm, American University Night at Nats Park

Thursday, August 29
11 am, Student Involvement Fair on the Quad