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Inside the American University Health Center

Student Health Center

The Student Health Center provides basic medical care, including treatment of minor emergencies, the common cold or flu, routine gynecological exams, etc...

Student Health Center

Female student looking at book in the library stacks

AU Library

AU's library collections have more than one million books, over 20,000 e-books, 45,000 online serial subscriptions, and over 300 electronic databases.

AU Library

Inside the Kay Spiritual Life Center with pews and stained glass windows

Kay Spiritual Life Center

The Kay Spiritual Life Center is home to over 35 faith communities: Buddhist, Christian, Jewish, Muslim, and more! 

Kay Center

Students jogging on treadmills

Athletic Facilities

AU has a variety of indoor and outdoor sports facilities for students including the Jacobs Fitness Center, the Cassell Fitness Center, and more.

Athletic Facilities

The back of the American University shuttle bus with white daisies to the left

AU Shuttles

AU provides free shuttle bus service between the Tenleytown Metro station, Spring Valley building, its Tenley Campus, and its main campus.

Shuttle Services

The American University mascot with student organization participants

Student Organizations

A great way to meet new people and practice your English is to get involved in one of American University's 200 student-led organizations.

Outside the Katzen Arts Center

Katzen Arts Center

Although most know AU's Katzen Arts Center as the home to the university's art faculties, it also houses a 30,000 square foot AU Museum.

Katzen Arts Center

Student in front of his laptop

Academic Support & Access Center

The Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) provides students comprehensive educational assistance.

ASAC

Three students talking around a table on American University's campus

Conversation Partners

Conversation Partners provide students with speaking practice, as well as a deeper understanding of American culture.

Conversation Partners