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We are a team of student development professionals in the School of International Service. We inform undergraduate students about the curriculum and the university regulations and assist them in developing their academic and professional goals. By providing a supportive environment, we give students the opportunity to succeed and grow into responsible global citizens.

Please direct all emails to our central address -- sisadvisors@american.edu. Sending an email directly to your assigned advisor will delayÌýthe response time. All emails sent to sisadvisors@american.edu will be responded to by your academic advisor.

Key Resources

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  • Interested in minoring? SIS undergraduate advisors can meet with your during express hours.
  • Ready to declare a minor in SIS?
  • Applying to go abroad next semester? .
  • Interested in the BA/MA program? Please review the information hereÌý²¹²Ô»å .
  • Interested in SIS Certificates?

Congratulations new students!

Entering first-year students work with first-year advising for course planning and registration.

Email First-Year Advising

Schedule an advising session

In-Person or Virtual Appointment

During add/drop and registration, there is express advising only. At other times, appointments can be scheduled two weeks in advance. Appointments booked in person can be moved to Zoom if your needs change.

Express Advising

Quick questions on a first-come, first-served basis. Virtual only. You see the advisor on duty.Ìý

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T 12-1

W 2-4

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Peer Advising

All Peer Advising is virtual.Ìý

Express Hours:ÌýMonday & Thursday 12 - 1pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 2 - 3pm

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