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Anyone have any experience with requesting a vaccine exemption from AU? I’m used to other schools being a lot less formal than AU.

I was just wondering if any local students have good recs for food or stuff to do? we were having trouble figuring out restaurants and sure we can look at google but I wanna know what actual locals like? thank uu

Hi all! As I recently graduated from law school back in mid-May and am currently studying for the bar exam, I reflect on how crazy it is that I was in this same process like you all six years ago--except I entered AU during COVID so it was all virtual preparations :') I was part of the Politics, Policy, & Law Scholars program (Legal Studies major), one of the managing editors for The Eagle, and was really involved off-campus.

Take advantage of what this campus has to offer. Be BOLD in pursuing opportunities and putting yourself out there. Email professors that you admire to express interest in their projects and working alongside them. Go to the campus events, you'll regret not making the memories. Develop your identity, taste, and voice. Try out that class outside of your major to add in a new perspective to your culture palette. Apply to study abroad and become more culturally sensitive. Whether you have aspirations of being a hilltern, get involved in DC's mutual aid network (like I was!), or make a name for yourself as a first-generation student—remember to leave meaningful contributions wherever you go. I'm so proud of you all.

Congratulations to everyone starting this fall—I hope you have an amazing experience at AU. If you have questions about AU or applying to law school, feel free to ask them in the comments!

Dad of an incoming freshman. Does anyone pay for the Grad Guard insurance? For tuition and/or dorm room valuables?

Hi everyone,

I hope you are doing well. I was looking through the laptops for this fall, and was wondering what laptops anyone majoring in CLEG (Communications, Law, Economics, Government) who might also want to major in Political Science were using or have already used. It was reccomended that I speak to my academic advisor, but she is going to be out of office for roughly the next two weeks, and I also contacted School of Public Affairs but haven't heard anything back. What laptop is best for a student in CLEG, Political Science, and just overall in School of Public Affairs to have?

I have heard that incoming freshman may be able to view their AP scores early through their college portals because CollegeBoard reports the scores to colleges on July 1. Can anybody confirm if AU makes these scores available and, if so, where they would be found?

My cost of attendance at American University is still about $5,000 after financial aid. Has anyone successfully appealed for more aid or found other ways to lower costs this late in the game? I need all the advice because currently i’m at a loss.
Edit: $5,000 per semester

I’m an incoming first year and was wondering how does ordering packages work for move in. How long does the school hold the packages and is there a size restriction. Sorry for asking this if there’s already info on the sites.

Hi everyone,

I am a new student here at AU (Fall 2026) and was looking through the packing list. Are there any really good products anyone would reccomend I get? (EX: [Name of Company] for lamps, [Name of Company] for laptops, etc).

Best,

Akshay

hi everyone im an incoming junior living in nebraska's this sem and was wondering if anyone had photos of their space/room i could see to get an idea?

Hi everyone! I am a freshman and I was recently gifted a mini fridge as a graduation gift from a family member and I was planning on using it in my dorm, but I saw online that for AU there is only a certain type of microwave that we can rent and that microwave is attached to a mini fridge already. Is there any way to rent just the microwave, or maybe buy one and sneak it into the dorm?? I would want to use the mini fridge I was gifted obviously, but don't want to risk having to sneak in a microwave either. Please let me know your thoughts!!!

I’m a freshman who will be attending the upcoming fall semester, and I am from a county who doesn’t start processing final transcripts till after AU’s deadline (June 30). I’ve already emailed the undergrad admissions office abt this (still waiting on a response). Is anyone else also going through this/has already been through this?

Hi all I was hoping to make some extra money next semester on top of my off campus job and I know that AU jobs are very competitive. That being said i know a lot of people that babysit and do jobs similar to that and i was wondering if people had any suggestions on how to get into things like babysitting near campus since it’s so residential.

Hi, I’m wondering if pre orientation programs are worth it as I’m considering doing one.

Hello! I am an incoming graduate student and I was wondering like what sites or places I should be looking at for a place to live?

Budget is $1600 max. I am willing to live with roomates.

If anyone has any suggestions, let me know