Admitted Students

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Information for Admitted Abroad at AU Students

Congratulations on your admission to the Abroad at AU program!

We want to make your transition to American University as easy as possible. To this end, we have prepared a number of documents necessary for your enrollment into the Abroad at AU program.

Please read all of the documents below very carefully and contact us if you have any questions. For your records, be sure to print and keep copies of everything you submit to us.

• What do I need to do after I am admitted?
• Important documents, forms, and links
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What do I need to do after I am admitted?

Students starting the Abroad at AU program in the Fall 2008 semester need to:

1. Schedule an appointment with the US embassy or consulate in your home country. For a list of US Embassies and Consulates abroad, you can visit: http://usembassy.state.gov/. Before you can make an appointment you must pay your SEVIS fee: http://www.american.edu/ocl/iss/sevisfeeJ-1.html
   
2. Wait for your admission packet. The admission packet contains (among others) your admission letter and Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J1) Visa Status. You will need these documents to complete your J1 Visa application and appointment with the US Embassy or Consulate.
   
3. Send your Enrollment and Housing Application form and the $500 deposit to reserve your spot in the program by May 1 , 2008.
   
4. Send your course registration preferences to Abroad at AU after you have paid your deposit and after you have consulted with the academic advisor in your home country. Make sure that the courses you choose will be transferable to your home university. Course registration starts in May 2008 .
   
5. Create your http://my.american.edu portal.
   
6. If you do not want the AU health insurance, you must purchase international health insurance from your home country, before your arrival, and waive the AU health insurance online by August 29, 2008.
   
7. Obtain your immunization records from your physician in your home country. Bring these forms with you and turn them in to the Health Center by August 29, 2008.
   
8. Dorms open on August 16, 2008 at 9:00am. Arrive on campus by August 17, 2008 at the latest in order to participate in the required orientation sessions during the welcome week. Welcome week takes place between August 17-24, 2008.
   
9. Choose or drop your meal plan during the first day of class. Last day to make changes to your meal plan: September 5, 2008.
   
10. Finalize your class schedule during the add/drop period.
    
11. Pay your AU bill on the dates required on the statements you receive from AU.
    
12. Before your departure, make sure to have filled out your Request for Official Transcript form, which will be distributed to students in the middle of the semester.
    
    

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Important documents, forms, and links

• Next Steps Read this first! This document is a summary of immediate steps you need to take once admitted. Next Steps
  
• Enrollment and Housing
  Send your enrollment and housing application + $500 deposit by May 1, 2008. Students who do not want on-campus housing still need to fill in the enrollment part of the form and send their deposit by May 1, 2008.
  Enrollment and Housing Application
  American University Housing Regulations
  
• Dining
  You may want to wait until you arrive at AU to choose or drop your meal plan as you will be able to taste the food while on campus. You have until September 5, 2008 to terminate your meal plan.
  Meal Plan Adjustment Form (will be posted soon)
  Eagle Buck$
  
• Student Portal
  You will be able to create your AU portal after Abroad at AU has received your deposit. http://my.american.edu
  
• Health
  If you have health insurance from your home country, you need to waive your AU health insurance by August 29, 2008. Before your arrival to AU, you need to talk to your physician in your home country and ask them to fill in the immunization form below.
  Health Insurance Information
  Immunization Form
  
• Bill Payment
  Bill payment is different from deposit payment and it cannot be paid by credit card. You can pay your bill by check or wire transfer.
  Bill Payment Instructions
  
• Registration
  You can only register after you have paid the $500 deposit. Registration for Fall 2008 starts in May 2008.
  Abroad at AU Registration Form
  Abroad at AU Add / Drop Form
  Registration Guidelines
  DRAFT Schedule of Classes
  Academic Calendar (2008-2009)
  
• Transcripts
  Students need to fill in the Request for Official Transcript before returning to their home university. These forms will also be distributed to students in the middle of the semester.
  Request for Official Transcript Form
  Instructions for Current Students
  Former Students Who Need Additional Transcripts
  
• Getting around Campus
  Campus Map
  
• Important Contact Information and Dates
  List of Main AU Offices
  Important Dates for Fall 2008
  
• Links to Main AU Offices
  International Student and Scholar Services
  Housing and Dining Programs
  Health Center
  Office of Student Accounts
  Career Center
  Academic Support Center
  Community Service Center
  Disability Support Services
  Help Desk
  
• Orientation
  Orientation is mandatory for all students and it takes place from Sunday, August 17, 2008 until Sunday, August 24, 2008. The orientation schedule will be posted online closer to that date

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