Checklist for Fall 2016 Graduate Professional Studies
We are very excited to welcome you to American University’s Graduate Professional Studies for the fall 2016 semester! As you
prepare for your semester in DC, there are a few items you will need to complete. If you have any questions, regarding any of the
information below, please contact Lana Knox, Assistant Director of Bridge Programs, at knox@american.edu or 202-895-4859.
More information regarding American University and your program details can be found through the Admitted Students Portal at
www.american.edu/spexs/admissions/admit/index.cfm.
Complete your Required Registration forms by following the link below. Registration starts on April 14 and continues until the
start of the semester. To secure your first choice elective courses, please submit your forms ASAP.
→ http://www.american.edu/spexs/admissions/admit/registration-and-forms.cfm
Sign up for AU-Sponsored Housing in the Berkshire Apartments by June 1. After June 1, you will need to email
knox@american.edu to find out if housing is still available.
→ Housing Link: https://starrez.american.edu/starrezportal
Submit your resume for review to gps@american.edu. Encouraged to be completed by July 31.
Start exploring the SPExS Internship Database and applying for internships. Start by July 15.
→ The Internship Database is available at https://spexs-csm.symplicity.com/students and Internship Advising Schedule is
online at http://www.american.edu/spexs/admissions/admit/internship-advising.cfm.
Obtain your required immunizations and mail your documentation to the Student Health Center. Due by July 15.
→ Information and instructions are available at: www.american.edu/ocl/healthcenter/Immunization-FAQs.cfm
→ The form is available under “Quick Links” and can be emailed to immunizations@american.edu. Please designate that you
are a Fall 2016 student in your email.
If you already have health insurance, waive the student health insurance. Waivers will be available starting June 13
and are recommended to be completed prior to July 31 to ensure accurate billing and coverage at the start of the
semester. However waivers will be accepted through the final deadline of September 19. If you do not waive the
insurance, a student health insurance premium of $780 will be automatically added to your bill.
→ www.american.edu/ocl/healthcenter/Health-Insurance-Waiver-Information.cfm
Submit your photo for your AU ID card. Due by July 31.
→ See http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/auidphotosubmission.cfm for instructions.
Pay your semester bill (available mid-July, due August 1) using Eagle Finance.
→ For payment instructions please refer to: www.american.edu/finance/studentaccounts/Payment-Information.cfm
Check your course schedule in your myAU Portal, under “Academics” then “My Class Schedule” by August 22.
→ Look up your required books using the schedule of classes (and clicking on “view books”). Make sure you select the right
course number AND section. www.american.edu/provost/registrar/schedule/index.cfm
Check your e-mail frequently throughout the spring leading up to orientation. Graduate Professional Studies Orientation begins
August 25. (International Student Orientation is August 24 for students arriving on a J-1 visa).