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Campus Visits
Join us on campus this summer to experience the best of Â鶹´«Ã½ in Washington, DC.
Virtual Tour
Join our AU Ambassadors for an exciting virtual tour of AU! Explore campus highlights, academic programs, and student life—all from wherever you are.
Admissions Welcome Center Hours
Monday through Friday: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Select Saturdays in the fall and spring: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Reservations are required.
The Welcome Center will be closed the following dates:
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November 5 - Election DayÂ
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November 6
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November 28-30 - Thanksgiving HolidayÂ
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December 21-31 - AU Holiday BreakÂ
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January 1
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January 10
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January 20 - MLK HolidayÂ
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March 8 - AU Spring Break
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March 15 - AU Spring BreakÂ
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April 11Â
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May 26 - Memorial DayÂ
Scheduling Your Visit
To ensure you have a personalized, engaging experience, space is limited for our tours and information sessions. As such, we ask that you register in advance of your visit.
You can register using the calendar below or emailing admissions@american.edu. When registering via email, please provide student's name, home address, number of guests, and preferred date of visit. Please note that registration is done on a first-come, first-serve basis. We will do our best to accommodate your preferred date and time.
To request accommodations for persons with disabilities, please call 202-885-6060 at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled visit.
Location and Parking
The Admissions Welcome Center is on the second floor of the , located at 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, NW. For your convenience, underground parking is available on the P1 garage level. When you arrive, simply take the elevator to the second floor and follow the signs to the Admissions Welcome Center. Visitors who register for a campus visit in advance, will receive information about parking in their confirmation emails. The confirmation email will include our guest code for complimentary parking and instructions on how to enter that code in the pay stations.