Fall 2012

Note: All F-1 and J-1 international students who are enrolling at American University for the first time or for a new program are required to bring their passport, I-94 and I-20 or DS-2019 to International Student Services (ISS). Non-native speakers of English, regardless of citizenship, must take an English language proficiency test before they register. International students in F-1 or J-1 student status should refer to specific instructions for international students. International students in F-1 or J-1 student status are not eligible to enroll as nondegree students.

For updated schedule information check Schedule of Classes. Be sure that you have met all the prerequisites and obtained all required approvals and authorizations for the courses for which you intend to register. You will only be permitted to register for courses for which you have met the prerequisite or received a waiver.

In addition to meeting course prerequisites, all students wishing to take courses in Applied Music (Department of Performing Arts), Kogod School of Business, and School of Communication must obtain approval from the department or school. Students must obtain all permissions or prerequisite waivers from the appropriate departments prior to registration.

Admission to courses is subject to space availability and confirmation of eligibility. Validation of registration is subject to settlement of your student account within the stipulated period for payment of tuition and fees. Failure to comply with payment schedules may result in cancellation of registration and will necessitate reregistering for courses. Note: students will not be allowed to re-enroll in course sections that have closed.

First Time Degree Students

Your academic advisor will contact you via your AU e-mail with information on course selection and registration for Spring 2012.  For additional information, please consult your school or college.

First Time Non-Degree Students

The registration process varies by school/college.  Please use the appropriate link and review the following for school specific information.

Special Departmental Requirements for Non-Degree Students: Departmental approval must be obtained for nondegree registration in courses at the 600 or 700 level.

School of International Service (SIS): Approval must be obtained for all courses at the 500, 600, or 700 level.

Kogod School of Business (KSB): Approval must be obtained for nondegree registration in all KSB courses. In addition, nondegree students must demonstrate that prerequisites have been met. If prerequisites have been completed at a college or university other than American University, students must provide copies of appropriate transcripts. Graduate students must have satisfactory GMAT scores, and a satisfactory grade point average in the last 60 hours of undergraduate work. Students must provide copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts and GMAT results.

College of Arts and Sciences
http://www.american.edu/cas/advising/nondegree.cfm

Kogod School of Business
http://www.american.edu/kogod/admissions/non_degree_ug.cfm

School of Communications
http://www.american.edu/soc/resources/non-degree-students.cfm

School of International Service
http://www.american.edu/sis/gradadvising/non-degree.cfm
Undergraduate students interested in non-degree study should contact an academic advisor, http://www.american.edu/sis/undergradadvising/index.cfm

School of Public Affairs
http://www.american.edu/spa/gov/downloads.cfm