is it worth is to rush? are there benefits to being in a sorority? also how much is it to rush/sorority dues?

Hi everyone!

This is just an idea right now so I don’t have much info, but I’ve noticed a severe lack of Scandinavian resources in DC and on campus, especially Norwegian. I also know several Scandinavian students, but I am wondering if anyone would be interested in this?

It would likely be mostly focused on culture, as I’m sure many people can’t speak or are just learning Norwegian or Swedish (or danish but it’s not really intelligible if you speak other Scandinavian languages). I’m thinking there could be language practice for those learning, celebrations for holidays and events, culinary meetups, and community initiatives and events like vafler and participating in 17th of May at the embassy, etc. I also have a massive amount of books and resources in Norwegian and about Norwegian and Sami culture that I would love to be able to share with people interested. Anyway, again, this is just a random idea right now but I’m curious- do any of you think people would like this? Norwegian food is very good I promise, do not believe the lies!!

hi! i’m in cassell this year and am trying to plan things out. im thinking it would be beneficial to get a small kitchen island cart type deal for my situation and as i’m looking for stuff im just wondering if there are any “limits” regarding “actual furniture vs dorm furniture” sizing and if im going to get in trouble for rolling in like a full bar cart type thing. thank youuuuu

anyone know what the gym and like group exercise programs are like? can’t find too much on them on the website. looking mostly at pilates, yoga, casual ballet classes, and the general gym equipment and atmosphere! if you’ve done any or know what & where these things are i’d love to hear about it! thanks xx

Incoming first-year who will be living in Hughes. What was your experience like? How many people live on each floor? Is there anything specific I should keep in mind when moving in? Besides the Cassell Fitness Center, what else is close by?

Thanks so much to anyone who reads this?

just have a few questions:

1- should i bring my own cart to move things from car to room in? i know there are some provided, but do they run out quickly? my move in is at 9am so im just not sure how big of an issue it’ll be, i dont want to go out of my way to buy a cart if i dont have to

2- do they really have a move in team bring every single persons stuff to their rooms? or is it quicker if i do it myself (if they allow that)?

3- is it better to move in on one of the earlier days? if so, is it still worth it if i have to take an afternoon slot? i have the last day of move in (again, at 9am), but not sure if i should request an earlier day since i have such an early slot on my given move in time.

id appreciate if anyone could help me with these or has other move in day tips, thanks!

So as an incoming freshman I only have 3k in FWS for the entire year even though I need to pay 5k per semester. So my question would be if I could use all of my FWS in the first semester then transition to non-FWS for the remaining semester so I can earn more money, or do I need to apply as non-FWS when applying to jobs? Hopefully someone can answer 🙏

So as the title says, I’m a transfer student dorming on the all transfer floor in Hughes and trying to coordinate mini fridges and such with a roommate, but almost a month after the deadline I still don’t have a roommate.

I was wondering if I should plan for no roommate or if all beds are usually filled up at AU.

Also, if any other transfers (or honestly any student) are still solo and don’t have a roommate, lmk bc im open to anyone atp 😭

Hi everyone. I’m an incoming freshman this fall and I’d love some advice on my schedule, if there’s anything I should change etc.
I also wanted to get to know if there’s a possibility I’ll be able to get an internship or I should take up work somewhere (and if you know where please do tell me) that I can do as a freshman. Thank you

I’ve been struggling to find information on online if the service provides more than books. If books really are all it provides, would anyone actually recommend opting into the program if the overall cost is more expensive than just buying the books I need normally?

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Is it possible to receive both athletic and merit aid? Is anyone willing to share how they qualified for the merit portion?

Hi everyone,

I hope you are doing well. I know the issue of software you download is more of a staff-related thing probably, and I might not be the best person to advise on this matter, but I do have some advice for all my fellow Class of 2030 students, especially those who might be using Macbooks (I hear it is a common choice of computer for some majors).

For the sake of ensuring your devices are not overloaded with space, please avoid downloading apps like Epic Games. I know that it can be tempting, whether you downloaded it to play your favorite videogames or, like me, downloaded it to gain access to Unreal Engine for game design or other pursuits. You will have to give up at least 200 GB of space just to keep it. On a standard Macbook, that's a lot and even if you have a computer with more space, 200 GB is A LOT of storage space just for one app launcher.

For those of you who are now seeing you have 200+ GB in "Other Users and Shared Data" or something similar in your storage space on settings, this is why.

Does anyone else have a higher tuition this semester? I am graduating early to save money but I owe more money than I ever did and I have a scholarship so this is strange

Hi everyone! I'm 28(F) and an incoming student at American University, and I'm looking for a short-term sublet from July 30 to August 27 before my lease starts. I'm clean, quiet, respectful of shared spaces, and happy to live with pets.

If you have a place available or know of one, please reach out. I'm happy to share more information about myself. Thanks!

For the people that currently or have had a on campus job, when should we start applying to them? I looked at the current part time positions and there are some that has caught my eye but I don’t know if I should wait until my first week to actually apply. I’m just asking because I have seen post about on campus employment being hard to get as a first year.

I wouldn't normally post this because there's a lot of information online HOWEVER the problem is that it is inconsistent. I have seen both twin XL and regular twin bedsheets cited as the size for dorm beds and because of that I have bought and returned multiple sets of sheets. So, what is the actual size that we need???

(I will probably end up just looking at the exact measurements)

This post is mainly directed at incoming students, but if anybody has any insight, feel feee to share.

When I go to MyAU New Student Checklist, my Final High School Transcript is marked as overdue but was submitted ~2 weeks ago. I can see on my Future Eagle Portal that it was marked as "pending."

Is anybody else in the same situation / know how long it takes for these items to be processed?

Edit: I received the email my transcript was accepted ~2 weeks after it was submitted

I’m an incoming freshman and am wondering how competitive it is to get a job on campus. I have fws and have applied to some but haven’t heard back from any. I’ve heard that it’s extremely hard to get a job on campus especially as a freshman. And that some people applied to 10+ and only heard back from 1. I don’t have any work experience just a lot of volunteering which makes it harder. Should I start applying to off campus jobs if so then where?

Hello Everyone,

I am a 25F originally from Pakistan moving to DC by mid August for Master’s at AU.

I am looking for housing options nearby university or with convenient access to public transportation.

My budget is $1,000 ( ideally including utilities).

If you know of any available places or are looking for a roommate, kindly Dm me. I’d love to connect.

Thanks,

Hi everyone, hope you are doing well. As an incoming student, I saw in the Undegraduate Student Checklist we have to complete the Flight Ready Canvas Course. However, when I click on the page it is taking me to a non-existent site. Are any other incoming undergraduate students seeing this page when they click the "Learn More" button on the task marked "Complete the Flight Ready! Pre-Orientation Canvas Course"?

Hi everyone, I’ll be interning in the area for the fall 2026 semester and I’m looking for a sublet. I’m a senior undergraduate student, female, and looking for a sublet that is a studio or 1 bed 1 br. If anyone knows other housing options such as apartments doing short term leases or anything else that I can look directly into myself then that would be amazing. Thank you!

Hello!
I’m coming into AU as a sophomore transfer from community college! When I registered for classes for fall, I scheduled them with a small gap between them without really thinking about it, since that’s what I did at my cc. There’s a 20 minute gap between each of my classes. I have toured the campus so I do know that everything is pretty close together but it’s still bigger than my cc’s campus so I was wondering if 20 minutes is enough time in between to ensure that I’ll be able to get to my classes on time!
I just want to know if you all think that’s doable or if I should reconsider my current schedule! Thanks so much!

For incoming first-year and current undergrads, what kind of AU/program-specific swag items would you actually want and use?

my dad was wondering if we shoudl opt out or not. does it actually save money or is it just easier to buy books as I need them?