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First 10 days of the semester where you can add or drop courses without penalty. Ensure you stay above full-time student status (12 credits) If you are currently at 14.5 credits or lower, you should enroll in another class Consider your credit load and balance of your courses Last day to add or drop a course without penalty for Check out the Academic Calender of the year you are looking for an exact date.

Book an appointment with your First Year Advisor with any questions.

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For registration check out: Registration Tips here and FYA YouTube Videos and Eagle Service 101 or the the OUR website for more answers to your registration questions.
Check out Exam Credits or transfer credits Equivalency Database. Then using the Course Planning Checklist] look at what you should focus on for your second semester at AU. You can see what Course are being offered here.

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Eagle Service/Registration Tips and Answers

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Eagle Service/Registration Tips and Answers

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Reminders for registration:
- Have back up courses and sections ready at hand
-Set an alarm 30 minutes before you register to log on, grab a drink and check your first choices and back ups
Full-Time is 12-17.5 credits. Under that you are part time which can effect housing, scholarship and other. over that needs to be a credit overload petition.
Waitlists for 3 classes at one time
Prerequisites: If a course has a prerequisite, you need to complete the prerequisite prior to the start of the semester that you will take the next course.
Co-requisites: If a course has a co-requisite, you will need to register for both courses in the same semester. Please remember to use the “register now” button for courses that have co-requisites. Courses like CHEM 110/111 or PSYC 115/116 are co-requisites and will need to be registered at the same time. Each course will need a seat open and available, not a waitlist, to be able to register.
Permissions: If a course states that it has a professor or department permission, you’ll need to reach out to the professor or department for the course to request permission to be able to register for the course.
Restrictions: If a course has a restriction, it is likely in the course information pop-up box with a yellow alert box or listed under the “additional information” space. If you believe that you meet the restriction requirement but it will not let you register, feel free to email me and we’ll figure it out together.

There are no class for me....what do i do
- Please find open HOMs even if not interesting to you, or courses towards a potential minor or area of interest. You want to be at full-time status for many reasons. Remember that there is movement in courses during add/drop week so add yourself to open classes and sections at times you are not interested in so you have a full schedule. But keep yourself on a wait list.
My section was cancelled!! What now??
If any of your classes or sections are cancelled, there are many reasons for it and it isn't done just for fun. Please enroll in a different open section of that course or another AU CORE or Major Requirement.

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Go to the Academic Programs tab in the University Catalog of your first year to find all requirements. Go check out the Academic Calendar.   Find a 4 year plans for each major to help with your planning. For the 4 yr plan you will need to log into Microsoft, use @american.edu email and NOT the student one.

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Planner - 4 Years with a GPA Calculator and a Semester

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Planner - 4 Years with a GPA Calculator and a Semester

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Registering for your Second semester and unsure of where to start and what CORE to take.

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Registration Checklist - Blog Graphic by Caroline

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For ORIENTATION, get started on their webpage! Check out some FYA Uni Life Tips and think about How to Email Professors and what to do in Office Hours.
Some Student Support Sites:
MyStudyLife              Notion             my Homework App

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"By the time most students enter college classrooms, they have come to dread thinking. Those students who do not dread thinking often come to classes assuming that thinking will not be necessary, that all they will need to do is consume information and regurgitate it at the appropriate moments."
-bell hooks
“As teachers we must be aware of the extent that what often pretends to be education can serve as a barrier to the development of critical thinking.”
- Angela Davis
"I did then what I knew how to do. Now that I know better, I do better."
-Maya Angelou
"Remember that consciousness is power. Consciousness is education and knowledge. Consciousness is becoming aware. It is the perfect vehicle for students. Consciousness-raising is pertinent for power, and be sure that power will not be abusively used, but used for building trust and goodwill domestically and internationally. Tomorrow's world is yours to build."
-Yuri Kochiyama
“Identities are a result of social relations, not merely labels or categories. Identities are the social locations that individuals, groups, or communities inhabit within larger systems of oppression and privilege”
Latina/o Studies, Short Introductions, Ronald Mize

"The trouble is that once you see it, you can't unsee it. And once you've seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There is no innocence. Either way, you're accountable."
Arundhati Roy
- “We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.”
- Robert Jones Jr. Twitter: @sonofbaldwin
- “If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you do not see.”
James Baldwin
-“Life is not what you alone make it. Life is the input of everyone who touched your life and every experience that entered it. We are all part of one another.”
Yuri Kochiyama

- “I can't believe what you say, because I see what you do.” - James Baldwin

- “Many educators operate from the premise that they love their students. In fact, many harmful and violent teachers operate from a place of “love.” But anti-racist educators understand that love and silence are deeply contradictory. The love that underpins our practice is not the form of love often associated with passivity and inaction. For anti-racist educators, love is action. Love is sharp. Love is truth-telling. Love is fighting for what it is right. Love is doing what is right.”
JAMILAH PITTS
“Identity, including self-identity, does not produce science; critical positioning does”
-Haraway 1991, pg 58
“No one lights a lamp and puts it in a place where it will be hidden, or under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, so that those who come in may see the light."
-Luke 11:33

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Kurzweil 3000 - Free AU Resource to Help you Listen to Pdfs and Websites

Academic Support (ASAC)

o   For the Tutoring Lab, Writing Center, and Quantitative Support, visit: https://american.mywconline.net/

o   You can also email at tutoring@american.edu or quantsupport@american.edu

For Academic Coaching, visit: https://auacademiccoaching.youcanbook.me/  or email them at academiccoaching@american.edu
o   Resources
o   Also for Language Support check out CLEAR (Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research)

Disability Accommodations (ASAC)

o   Need more systemic
support? Please reach out to accommodations.

o  Emailing documentation or questions to asac@american.edu

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FAFSA and Eligibility for it, Am I Independent or Dependent Student? US Aid for Homeless or Former Foster Care Students State Aid
Understanding College Costs and how to keep them low.
Find other scholarship here and here
AU: Cost of Attendance
Federal & State Grants
AU Grants
AU Scholarships
Summer Aid
For other financial questions contact financialaid@american.edu
TEACH Grant (be an educator)
Change in financial situation either Loss of Income or Extenuating Circumstances

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Undocumented Resources (Blog)
Different ways of Reporting Things here at AU. Also here is some Bystander Intervention techniques in different areas!
List of AU resources below but here is AUSG's list and student jobs. Online: Learning Support Services & AU's Online Services Guide
Follow-Up with AU Central requests at help.american.edu.

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Thinking of taking a leave of absence for a semester but coming back? What is the difference between temp leave and withdrawal? Or separating from the university and not returning?  Learn about your options on this infographic

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AU's Support guide. (Scroll down for lots of links on how to protest safely, and how to get permits and information for on campus and in DC)
Know your Protesting Right in DC and what to bring.
AU's Rave Guardian App and AUAlerts as well as ALERT DC for information and updates.
Here is a Student Guide to Community Organizing and find some great skills to cause some beautiful trouble here also check out how to practice solidarity and the difference between allyship and accomplices. Also here is some tips for community problem solving, learning more about the complexities of gender as well as what is calling someone in and how it is different from calling out. Learn more about patterns of power. As well as how students can teach and grow anti-racism and a great toolkit on anti-racism and how to distinguish intent vs impact. Here is an AUx2 Goodie Bag filled with all kinds of resources.

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I don't have access to Canvas/Technology Issues

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I don't have access to Canvas/Technology Issues

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Please email helpdesk@american.edu to request access to a class that you are currently registered for on EagleService but haven't been added yet. You can find more info here.

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Check out this PDF for some tips and
find ways of fighting perfectionism. Also check out Purdue's academic support  resources.

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Has so much to support you in research as well as other needs!

AU Library

o   How to Use the AU Library
o   Look at subject guides for basic understanding and starting point.
o   Ask a research librarian Based on your area of interest for the assignment you can find which librarian to contact through email or booking an appointment for support.

o   Research Commons, which includes technology support, help with presentations, help with statistical software and statistical research design, and coaching support for writing.
o   Classes and Workshops on library and research skills

o   Check out their Technology Services for loans and support.

Free Newspaper Subscriptions  Main Page --> Under the search bar in the column of Research Assistance--> Find Databases --> Go to the Letter F --> Chose Factiva --> Once a new screen pops up go to the Home page of Factiva and you will see a list of newspapers.

Other Papers or Magazines  Main Page --> Under the search bar in the column of Research Assistance--> Find Journal --> Type in the Journal (the Economist or example) Then choose the Journal that is Available Online from the list then choose the online option that has what you want.

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Check out the PQRST Method and the SQ3R Reading Method to maximize your reading. Also learn about Reading Efficiency Truths and Myths as well as How to Improve Reading and ways to Organize Textbook Readings. More Handouts from Purdue

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Find some Tips for Better Notes. Check out the Cornell Method Instructions & Note Sheet. Also check out the GIST strategy or watch a video.

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Evaluate Study Location and check out Learning Styles Study Tips & Assessment. Learn about the Study Cycle and fill out this Study Skills Questionnaire.

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Basics of Self Care along with some tips and tools as well as a Step By Step Guide. AU also offers some Financial Literacy Education. Here is a great Crisis Toolkit.

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Get organized with a Daily Planner, or an Hourly Schedule or set a 5 Day Study Plan, or a Weekly To Do List, or a Monthly Schedule or set Semester Goals.  Set SMART Goal (add I(nclusion) and E(quity) for SMARTIE)

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Student Health Center (SHC)

o   Health Center, Psychiatric Care, Immunization Information, Physical Health Emergencies, and Health Insurance questions and more services.

o   For questions from students about health services, contact the Student Health Center at shc@american.edu, for psychiatric questions Psychiatry@american.edu

Counseling Center

o   On campus therapy, group therapy and support.

o   Racial Trauma Resources

o   Resources for Outside Therapists, and Fact Sheets

o  Crisis support 24/7 through AU ProtoCall Services 202-885-7979 (available to all AU students regardless of location)
o   For support or questions please you can call the Counseling Center at 202-885-3500 or visit them virtually
o   For more support follow them on Instagram, Pinterest, Spotify and Twitter
o   Maintain your mental health through You@American

Health Promotion and Advocacy Center (HPAC)

o   Wellness resources, healthy lifestyle promotion, reduce high-risk behaviors, and offer a safe, non-discriminatory environment for conversations.

o   For questions please contact hpac@american.edu or sign up for an appointment here https://auhpac.youcanbook.me/

Kay Spiritual Center (KSLC)

o   Not just a location for religious support and services, but Kay offers a lot of events around self-care, mindfulness and wellness, and they sponsor a lot of events to help create communities. Please sign up for the emails. Any question you have you can email kslc@american.edu

Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES)

o   Want to get involved in the city? DC Reads, 1-day service events, community based scholars, grants for programs, explore DC, alternative breaks and more!

o   Any question you have you can email volunteer@american.edu

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Root Cause Analysis is similar to critical thinking and used often in a professional setting. Find more here and here. Checkout this PDF on Critical Thinking. More videos can also be found here as well as here.

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- AU's Counseling Center
- AU's HPAC Confidential Services & More
- DC Behavioral Health Service: Access HelpLine at 1(888)7WE-HELP or 1-888-793-4357
GW Community Counseling Center (3 locations)
List of DCBH Local Community Based Providers
- Find one through Psychology Today website
- Network for Victim Recovery DC - https://www.nvrdc.org/
- Rev Dr Sherrill McMilan, Licensed Psychologist – 301.333.1765
- Amazing Love Health Services
- Dr Brenda Rozier-Clark, Relationship Therapist – 703.866.9999
- HOPE Center of Carmody Hills – 240.719.2699
- Lifeworks
- McLean Bible Counseling Center – 703.449.1944
- Vienna Family Therapy Center – 703.242.0387
- A Place of Hope – 888.771.5166
- Ephesians Counseling Center
- Baltimore Washington Counseling Center
- Diane’s House Ministries, Inc (for Women only)
- DC127
- RAINN's Confidential Chatline (24/7)
- Crisis Textline (24/7)
- DC Crisis Center (24/7)
- The Women's Center
- The Wendt Center

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For healing from trauma, check out the Four Bodies practice and for Black female identifying folx, check out this space.
Therapy for Black Girls
Therapy for Black Men
Therapy for Latinx
Hutano - Platform to learn and connect Brown and Black people on health
Pride Counseling
Trevor Project
Good Therapy
Better Help
World Professional Association for Transgender Health

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Stress Management Strategies
Self Care Assessment
50 Ways to Take a Break
Financial Tips & Literacy

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Learn about Academic Burnout and ways to recover and combat Zoom Fatigue. You can also learn to prevent burnout (a second option is here) as well as unpack the anti-Black roots of grit and refuel your emotional health.

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Read about boundary setting and advice on how to set boundaries.

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Here is one way on How To
manage your time. Take an Assessment here. Find some Tips
and learn how to do a Courses Overview.

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Make amazing Study Guides and set a Review Schedule and 5 Day Test Prep. Also here is how to Prep for Essay Exams and for that end of the semester, Surviving Finals Week.

Learn about some Test Taking Skills and Tips for Before and During exams, also find some excellent Multiple Choice Exam Tips.

Post Exam Reflection Sheet for Next Time

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Basics of test anxiety and it's Understanding. Take a Assessment and learn how to Relax & Reduce it.

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What is Resiliency? Do a Self-Assessment and learn what Growth vs Fixed Mindset is and work on Developing a Growth Mindset. One more Assessment to do.

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Lean about the different styles of communication, find more here

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Learn about four compass leadership styles.

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Learn about the Five Conflict Resolution styles and check out some videos about the styles.

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Center for Student Involvement (CSI)

o   Get involved in Student Clubs, Student Government, Student Media and Greek Life through this office and by clicking here and using Engage platform.

o   Check out the Events Calendar as well for events that will be hosted throughout the semester

o   Questions please email at studentinvolvement@american.edu

Center for Diversity and Inclusion (CDI)

o   Offers Education, Resources and Outreach to enhance multicultural, LGBTQ, first generation and women’s experience on campus.

o   For questions please contact cdi@american.edu

Kay Spiritual Center (KSLC)

o   Not just a location for religious support and services, but Kay offers a lot of events around self-care, mindfulness and wellness, and they sponsor a lot of events to help create communities. Please sign up for the emails. Any question you have you can email kslc@american.edu

Center for Community Engagement & Service (CCES)

o   Want to get involved in the city? DC Reads, 1-day service events, community based scholars, grants for programs, explore DC, alternative breaks and more!

o   Any question you have you can email volunteer@american.edu

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CORE Classes - classes that fulfil an AU CORE Curriculum requirement.
Major Classes - classes that fulfill your major requirements (inside each major there may be specializations, cores, even electives but they all fulfil required major components)
Pure elective- classes that don't count towards anything other than your interests.

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Find the Rules & Reg  Checkout
Here is some information about taking a leave of absence or leaving completely from
AU.