1. Accept your Offer and Enroll

    

   To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

   • Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
   • Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

   
   Please note that this deposit is non-refundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: May 31

2. Initiate Visa Process (Students from International Universities)

   Initiate the process of requesting your J-1 visa
    

   To proceed with the immigration process, submit the following via the application portal:

   • A copy of your passport’s biological page
   • An official bank letter showing proof of funds
   • A completed, signed, and dated CFIS form
   • Proof of English Proficiency

   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

3. Begin your Internship Search

   Take advantage of the internship resources, available to you one week after submitting your deposit.

   • Access the Internship Web
     contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads
     Login and password available after submitting deposit
   • Use AU templates and upload your resume and cover letter to the Internship Web
   • Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
   
   Priority Deadline (Resume and Cover Letter): July 5
   Final Deadline (Resume and Cover Letter): August 28
    

4. Complete the Housing Survey

   Available after submitting deposit

   After you submit your deposit, you will receive more information about your fall housing options from the WSP team via your AU email. 
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 1

5. Submit the Registration Form

   Available Early April
   
   Students will receive instructions on how to submit their registration form from the WSP advisor who will process registration requests. 
   
   Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

   • The American University Academic Integrity Code
   • Undergraduate Student Regulations

   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 15
    

6. Register for Accommodations (if needed)

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   
   Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.
   
   Students should follow all priority deadlines outlined on the website to ensure accommodations are in place by the beginning of the semester; requests received outside of these deadlines will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

   
   Questions? Disability Team - 202-885-3360

7. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   
   Email your Immunization Form or a copy of your current immunization record to immunizations@american.edu or submit it in the student health portal.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center
   
   Deadline: July 15

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

8. Submit a Headshot for Your AU ID card

   Available Late April
   
   View photo requirements and submit your headshot.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

   
   Deadline: July 15

   Submit Photo

9. AU Health Insurance + Waiver Option

   International students must enroll in AU Student Health Insurance. Domestic students may either remain in the AU plan or waive it with proof of alternative coverage. All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the AU Health Plan. 
   
   Eligible students may waive the AU Health insurance after they have been enrolled in classes and the fee has been added to their account.

   Deadline: September 9

   Health Insurance Options

10. Attend Mandatory Orientation

    
    All Students
    Thu, Aug 22 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Fri, Aug 23: 10 AM to 4:30 PM
    
    International Students
    Wed, Aug 21 - TBD
    
    Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

11. Attend First Day of Class

    The semester begins on Monday, August 26
     

12. Attend Virtual Internship Fair

    Mon, Aug 26, 9:30 AM – Noon (time subject to change)
    
    Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers to land a fall internship.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen

13. Pay Your Bill (If Applicable)

    
    Students from international universities can pay their bill in EagleService after enrollment has occured. 
    
    Billing arrangements for domestic students depend on their home school agreements with WSP. For details about your specific billing process, please contact the WSP Team. Please note that WSP billing does not reflect the AU academic calendar billing dates and is typically finalized two months after the start of the term.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

14. Add/Drop Course Deadline

    Available after course registration
    
    Email your WSP Advisor to request any needed changes to your course registration by September 9. Courses dropped after the deadline will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: September 9
     

15. Confirm Your Internship + Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF)

    
    All Students
    Complete the ELF after you secure an internship placement
    (within the first 2 weeks of the semester)
    
    International Students Only
    You may not begin your academic training until you have received an amended DS-2019 from AU’s Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Submitting the ELF is the first step to receiving a work authorization.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: September 13

    Submit ELF

16. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: October 13
     

17. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Available November 30
    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: December 8 (last day of internships and classes)

1. Accept your Offer and Enroll

    

   To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

   • Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
   • Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

   
   Please note that this deposit is non-refundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: November 22

2. Initiate Visa Process (Students from International Universities)

   Initiate the process of requesting your J-1 visa
    

   To proceed with the immigration process, submit the following via the application portal:

   • A copy of your passport’s biological page
   • An official bank letter showing proof of funds
   • A completed, signed, and dated CFIS form
   • Proof of English Proficiency

   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: November 8

3. Begin your Internship Search

   Take advantage of the internship resources, available to you one week after submitting your deposit.

   • Access the Internship Web
     contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads
     Login and password available after submitting deposit
   • Use AU templates and upload your resume and cover letter to the Internship Web
   • Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn”
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    

4. Complete the Housing Survey

   Available after submitting deposit

   After you submit your deposit, you will receive more information about your fall housing options from the WSP team via your AU email. 
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: December 7

5. Submit the Registration Form

   Available Early April
   
   Students will receive instructions on how to submit their registration form from the WSP advisor who will process registration requests. 
   
   Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

   • The American University Academic Integrity Code
   • Undergraduate Student Regulations

   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: October 31
    

6. Register for Accommodations (if needed)

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   
   Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.
   
   Students should follow all priority deadlines outlined on the website to ensure accommodations are in place by the beginning of the semester; requests received outside of these deadlines will be reviewed on a rolling basis. 

   
   Questions? Disability Team - 202-885-3360

7. Submit the Immunization Form

   Available After Submitting Deposit
   
   Email your Immunization Form or a copy of your current immunization record to immunizations@american.edu or submit it in the student health portal.
   
   Questions? Student Health Center
   
   Deadline: January 1

   More Infoabout immunization requirements

8. Submit a Headshot for Your AU ID card

   Available Late April
   
   View photo requirements and submit your headshot.
   
   Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

   
   Deadline: January 8

   Submit Photo

9. AU Health Insurance + Waiver Option

   International students must enroll in AU Student Health Insurance. Domestic students may either remain in the AU plan or waive it with proof of alternative coverage. All full-time students are automatically enrolled in the AU Health Plan. 
   
   Eligible students may waive the AU Health insurance after they have been enrolled in classes and the fee has been added to their account.

   Deadline: January 31

   Health Insurance Options

10. Attend Mandatory Orientation

    
    All Students
    Thu, January 9th - 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
    Fri, January 10th - 10 AM to 4:30 PM
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

11. Attend First Day of Class

    The semester begins on Monday, January 13
     

12. Attend Virtual Internship Fair

    Monday, January 12, 9:30 AM – Noon (time subject to change)
    
    Dress professionally and network with Washington, DC, employers to land a fall internship.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen

13. Pay Your Bill (If Applicable)

    
    Students from international universities can pay their bill in EagleService after enrollment has occured. 
    
    Billing arrangements for domestic students depend on their home school agreements with WSP. For details about your specific billing process, please contact the WSP Team. Please note that WSP billing does not reflect the AU academic calendar billing dates and is typically finalized two months after the start of the term.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: January 6 (for self-pay students)

14. Add/Drop Course Deadline

    Available after course registration
    
    Email your WSP Advisor to request any needed changes to your course registration by September 9. Courses dropped after the deadline will be recorded with a “W” on your AU transcript.
    
    Questions? WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
    
    Deadline: January 27
     

15. Confirm Your Internship + Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF)

    
    All Students
    Complete the ELF after you secure an internship placement
    (within the first 2 weeks of the semester)
    
    International Students Only
    You may not begin your academic training until you have received an amended DS-2019 from AU’s Office of International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS). Submitting the ELF is the first step to receiving a work authorization.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: January 30

    Submit ELF

16. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: February 21-24
     

17. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Available November 30
    
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: April 19-22

1. Accept your Offer and Enroll

    

   To enroll in the Washington Semester Program, please submit your enrollment deposit of $400 online:

   • Create your myau.american.edu account using your AU ID, which can be found in your acceptance email.
   • Log into Eagle Finance with your myAU username and password to pay your non-refundable deposit by e-check or credit card.

   
   Please note that this deposit is non-refundable and will be held in your student account to be credited toward your tuition.
   
   Questions?  WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: April 15

2. Begin your Internship Search

   WSP resources available 1 week after submitting your deposit

   • Access the Internship Web – which contains hundreds of internship openings and thousands of leads (Login and password available after submitting deposit)
   • Upload your resume and cover letter in the Internship Web following AU’s template
   • Review the internship guide “Intern & Learn” (sent by email)
   • See emails regarding internship advising sessions, generally held on Thursdays and Fridays at 4 PM ET

   
   Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
   
   Deadline: ASAP

3. Submit Housing Survey

   
   Admitted students will receive a housing survey which must be completed by April 5 for guaranteed placement TurnKey Housing.
   
   Questions? Rebecca Woods • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline to Submit Housing Survey : April 15
    

4. Submit Registration Form

   
   Before enrolling in courses at AU, all students must review:

   • The American University Academic Integrity Code
   • Undergraduate Student Regulations

   
   Questions? Rebecca Woods • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: May 2

5. Register for disability accomodations (if needed)

   
   Students who are new to American University must register with the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) by submitting documentation and completing the three-step process outlined on their website.

   
   Questions? Rebecca Woods • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Priority Deadline: April 1

6. Submit a headshot for your AU ID card

   Available Late April
   View photo requirements and then submit your headshot.
   
   Questions? Contact idcards@american.edu

   
   Deadline: June 1

   Submit Photo

7. Attend the mandatory WSP Summer Orientation

   Event Date: June 3
   Check your AU email for updates about times and locations.
   
   Questions?  WSP Team • (202) 895-4900 • Book 1:1 Meeting

8. Pay your American University bill

   Available After Registration
   Your AU bill can be found via Eagle Service. View this page for more information about payment options.
   
   Questions? Rebecca Woods • (202) 895-4910 • Book 1:1 Meeting
   
   Deadline: June 3

   Pay Bill

9. Attend the first day of classes + internships

   First Day of Classes: June 4
   
    

10. Submit ELF
    Submit the Experiential Learning Form (ELF) & begin your internship

    Begin your internship and complete the ELF in the Internship Web within the first week of the program, June 2-6. Students who have not completed this step by June 13 will be required to speak with their professor.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: June 9

    Submit ELF

11. Complete the Midterm Internship Evaluation

    Available TBD
    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: TBD
     

12. Complete the Final Internship Evaluation

    Check your AU email inbox for evaluation instructions.
    
    Questions? Karen Carter • (202) 895-4968 • Book 1:1 with Karen
    
    Deadline: TBD

Important dates for Summer, Fall, and Spring Students!