12 February 2016
Estimated Fall 2016 Expenses
for Washington Semester Students
TUITION
Partner school students should consult home school representative
REQUIRED STUDENT FEES
$120.00 Technology Fee
$88.50 Student Activity Fee
$65.00 Sports Center Fee
HOUSING OPTIONS
$5,672.00
$6,301.00
$7,247.00
$6,263.00
$4,900.00
$3,657.00
Berkshire Studio Apartment (Double Occupancy)
Berkshire Small One-Bedroom Apartment (Double Occupancy)
Berkshire Medium/Large One-Bedroom Apartment (Double Occupancy)
On-Campus (Single Room - Traditional)
On-Campus (Double Room - Traditional)
On-Campus (Triple Room - Traditional)
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS 1
$2,949.00
$2,713.00
$2,622.00
$2,363.00
$1,815.00
$1,542.00
$672.00
250 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars)
225 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars)
200 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars)
175 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars)
125 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars)
100 Block (w/ $200 EagleBucks & $200 Dining Dollars) 1
50 Block (w/ $100 Dining Dollars)
HEALTH INSURANCE 2
Pending AU Health Insurance - Fall only (must be waived prior to the start of Fall 2016 semester)
OTHER ESTIMATED COSTS TO BE CONSIDERED
$200.00 Books
$532.00 Student Commuter/ Resident General Parking (semester rate)
$30 - $40/wk Local Transportation 3
Personal Expenses (including medical not covered by health insurance)
Travel expenses between home and Washington, D.C.
Students living on campus are required to enroll in a minimum of 100 block meal plan; Berkshire and off main campus residents are not required to
purchase a university meal plan. The 50 Block Meal Plan is only available for students living in the Berkshire Apartments or off campus on their own.
2 Health insurance is required for registration at AU; students with private insurance may opt out to avoid charges. Students must waive Health Insurance
prior to the start of the semester to avoid or have the charge removed. Rate quoted is from Fall 2015. Rate for Fall 2016 will be available in April 2016.
3 For travel to/from internship sites, guest speakers, site visits and classes on main campus.
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12 February 2016
Fall 2016 Key Dates and Deadlines
February 5
F
Priority application date for Fall 2016 semester
April 1
F
Final application deadline for Fall 2016 semester
May 2
M
Final deposit deadline for Fall 2016 semester
June 1
W
Registration and Housing application due date
August 24
W
Domestic students move into university housing
August 25
Th
Washington Semester Orientation and First class meeting (required for all students)
August 26
F
Internship Orientation Events/Activities/Advising continue
August 27
Sa
Amazing Race - Scavenger Hunt – (open to all students)
August 29
M
Fall classes begin; Internship Fair (for all students)
September 5
M
Labor Day; no classes (university offices closed)
September 12
M
Last day to add a fall 2016 course or drop a course with 100% refund and no “W” recorded.
September 14
W
Internship deadline – (All students are required to begin interning by this date)
September 19
M
Last day to drop a fall 2016 course or withdraw for 50% tuition refund
September 26
M
Last day to drop a fall 2016 course or withdraw for 25% tuition refund
October 14
F
Fall Break Day (no classes, university offices open)
October 21
F
Last day to drop a course or change a grade option (mid-term)
October 21-23
F-Su
All-American Weekend (Family and Alumni)
November 22
T
Tuesday classes cancelled; Friday classes meet.
November 23–27
W-Su
Thanksgiving holiday (no classes; university offices closed Thursday & Friday)
December 9
F
Fall classes end; last day of internships
December 12-13
M-T
Fall Final Examinations – check with your professors regarding exam schedule
December 14
W
Study day; no classes
Program Closing Reception – date is subject to change
December 15-19
Th-M Fall Final Examinations – check with your professors regarding exam schedule
December 20
T
Last day for students to move out of university housing
Students should plan to move out within 24 hours of their last final exam
For additional information, please visit www.american.edu/spexs/washingtonsemester/or email us at washsem@american.edu