American University >> Washington D.C.
WELCOME WEEK
2015
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
Move-In Begins (9:00am)- All residence halls
International Student Welcome Reception
(4:30pm) - SIS Founders Room
Mandator Floor Meetings (10:00pm) - Your
Residence Hall’s Floor
Late Night Breakfast (10:00pm) - TDR
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
Meal Plans Begin With Dinner
University College Opening Reception (2:00pm) Amphitheater
AU Scholars Welcome Week Reception (3:00pm) McDowell Formal Lounge
Rock, Blues, and BBQ (9:00pm) - Amphitheater
MONDAY, AUGUST 24
First Year Fundamentals Check-in (7:15am) Bender Arena Lobby
Think Fast (9:00pm) - Bender Arena
TUESDAY, AUGUST 25
Transfer Transitions Check-in (8:00am) - MGC 2-5
Abroad at AU Orientation (9:30am) - Butler
Boardroom
Welcome Week Program Check-in (11:00am) Bender Arena Lobby
FSE Opening Ceremony (4:00pm) - Amphitheater
Explore & Discover DC Opening Ceremony
(6:15pm) - Amphitheater
AU President’s International Family Reception
(5:00pm) - President Kerwin’s House
Kay Spiritual Life Center Open House (7:00pm) Kay Spiritual Life Center Lower Level
Upright Citizens Brigade Touring Company
(9:00pm) - Amphitheater
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26
Abroad at AU Orientation (9:30am) - Butler
Boardroom
Freshmen Service Experience Evening
Programming (7:00pm) - Various Locations
Quad After Dark (9:00;pm) - Friedheim Quad
THURSDAY, AUGUST 27
Abroad at AU Snapshot D.C. (9:30am) - Taven &
(5:30pm) - Letts Formal
Daniel Martin: Magician (9:00pm) - Tavern
FRIDAY, AUGUST 28
First-Year Students Assemble for Convocation
(10:00am) - Friedheim Quad
Transfer Students Assemble for Convocation
(10:00am) - Battelle-Tompkins Atrium
Opening Convocation (11:00am) - Bender Arena
Kogod School of Business Welcome (1:00pm) - Kay
Spiritual Life Center
College of Arts and Sciences Welcome (1:30pm) Katzen Arts Center, Rotunda
School of Communication Welcome (1:00pm) Front Patio, McKinley Building
School of Public Affairs Welcome (1:00pm) - Ward
Circle Building, Room 2
School of International Service Welcome (2:30pm)
- SIS Building, Atrium and Sharjah Plaza
All-American BBQ (4:30pm) - Friedheim Quad
AU Night at Nats Park (7:00pm) - Nationals Park
Pick your Flick Movie Night: Featuring Age of
Ultron! (9:00pm) - Amphitheater
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29
AU Scholars Orientation Mixer (10:00am) - Kay
Main Chapel
Community-Based Research Scholars Orientation
(10:00am) - McDowell Formal Lounge
SUB Concert Featuring The White Panda (9:00pm)
- Tavern
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30
AU Scholars Student Orientation (10:00am) Ward Building, Room 1
KPU Presents: The Capitol Steps (7:30pm) Amphitheater
Mandatory Floor Meetings (10:00pm) - Your
Residence Hall’s Floor
MONDAY, AUGUST 31
Celebrate AU! (2:00pm) - Friedheim Quad
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This is an overview of
Welcome Week activities.
For a more thorough schedule of
events, please follow these simple
instructions:
1. Download the AU Guides app
from your phone’s app store
2. Select the Welcome Week
2015 Guide from the dropdown
menu
3. Start adding events to your
calendar and enjoy the week!