In a time of unprecedented challenges, American University is driven to make a difference. We step up, we show up, and we say “challenge accepted” to the issues that matter most to us—and our communities. Are you ready to join us?

At American University, passion inspires meaningful impact, changemakers find community, and the world’s greatest challenges meet their match. Our undergraduate experience centers on empowering lives of purpose, advancing knowledge through active scholarship, and partnering with our home city of Washington, DC. Whatever your passion, an AU education is a launching pad for those who want to lead the way toward positive change.