You can help your student keep track of deadlines and tasks like these:

• Textbooks can be ordered through the Campus Store. Don't worry if an instructor hasn't posted them yet! Many students wait until they review the syllabus (in Canvas or in class) before purchasing materials. 
• Encourage your student to start reading this year's Writer as Witness selection: Laila Lalami's Conditional Citizens: Who Belongs in America? available at a discounted rate through the Campus Store.
• Consider whether tuition insurance is right for your family. 
• Avoid lines at move-in. Your student should have already uploaded a photo for the AUID (One Card) and their immunization records, including proof of Covid-19 vaccine and booster.
• Start thinking about finding local ATMs, banks, pharmacies and specialized medical providers as needed. Use the "20016" zip code to search the internet for services closest to campus.
• Save the date: Family Weekend is October 7-9. Book your hotel at the discounted AU rate.

Last minute financial aid questions? Every AU student has an assigned financial aid counselor available to assist.

If your student chooses to participate in the AU sponsored health insurance plan, the charge will remain on your student's account. The next step is to actually create an account with Aetna at Academic HealthPlans. Once you have created your account, you will have access to your insurance cards within 1-2 business days. The Aetna plan covers August 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023.

If you are requesting to waive the AU sponsored health insurance and have the charge removed from your student's account, please help your student to follow the instructions online before the deadline of September 12, 2022.

health insurance details

All-American Welcome is a time for your student to meet new friends, build community, explore involvement opportunities, and enjoy events and activities as we welcome our new and returning students to campus. With more than 70 events and activities each fall, there's a great variety of fun in-person events to help our Eagles to meet each other, learn their way around campus and explore DC.

We do not offer formal programming for families and friends during welcome, but we will encourage you to visit us in the Mary Graydon Center to explore our resource fair on 8/24 and 8/25. Then join us in The Bridge cafe for complimentary coffee, tea and tissues with administrators and our Parent Leadership Council. 

all-american welcome

Check out the recording of our recent First Year Student Move In webinar for more details about what you can expect when you arrive on campus, and tips to make it a smooth process for everyone.

Don't forget - you can find details about fridge rentals, packing lists and even furniture dimensions on the housing website. Other urgent housing questions? Encourage your student to email [email protected] or live chat Monday - Friday, 1 - 4 p.m. ET. 

fall MOve-in

New Eagle Essentials videos are now available so you can visit content from key campus partners - any time! These offer very brief introductions to our campus offices and services. We highly recommend you visit our family website or a curated list of web links to help you find the information you need, when you need it. 

view orientation videos