Welcome to
American University!
SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL & EXTENDED STUDIES
Living at the Berkshire Apartments
Information
Where You'll Be Staying...................................................................................................... 2
Check-In and Check-Out Information ............................................................................. 4
Amenities............................................................................................................................... 4
Mail Services ......................................................................................................................... 4
What To Bring ...................................................................................................................... 5
EagleBucks ............................................................................................................................ 6
ID Cards ................................................................................................................................ 7
Recreational Facilities .......................................................................................................... 7
Getting Around .................................................................................................................... 8
Contact Information ............................................................................................................ 8
In your apartment:
Where you’ll be staying
The Berkshire Apartments are only a block from the AU Main Campus and have all the
amenities of American University. The Tenleytown Metro Station is a short shuttle ride
away, and buses (N2, N3, N4, and N6) are a direct shot to Dupont Circle.
Berkshire Apartment
The Berkshire features full apartments. Each one bedroom apartment houses two guests
who share a bathroom and full kitchen. Berkshire apartments come with two standard
twin beds, two desks, two chairs, a sofa, dining table, kitchen, bathroom, and closet space
for two. You may move the furniture around as you wish, but you must return it to its
original configuration before checking out. There is no overhead lighting in the living
room, so you should bring a table or floor lamp. Heating/air-conditioning have in-room
controls. Air-conditioning is available during summer months (mid May to mid September). Your apartment also comes with Direct TV access and wireless Internet. Each
corner of the building has laundry facilities on floor A1. You can receive mail, packages,
and express mail at the Berkshire front desk each day after 2PM. During your stay, the
two full-time Community Coordinators and Berkshire leasing staff will assist you, answer
any questions that might arise, or help you with any issues.
● Direct TV
● Wireless Internet
● Twin bed, desk,
chair, sofa, kitchen,
closet space
In your building:
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Laundry
Community Room
Desk attendant
available 24/7
Apartment Types
All resident students will stay in double occupancy apartments in the Berkshire Apartments during
their stay. No singles will be available. We make every effort to accommodate all roommate requests,
but cannot guarantee requested assignments.
Berkshire Apartments Lobby
Please note that at American University:
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The Berkshire Apartment building is coed.
Rooms at the Berkshire do not have active phone lines.
Smoking is not permitted inside of the apartment building including apartments, hallways, bathrooms, lounges, and lobbies. All other buildings on campus are non-smoking areas as well.
No matter your age, no alcohol is permitted in the apartments at any time. To possess or be
in the presence of alcohol in an apartment is a violation of American University policy.
Check-In and Check-Out Information
Check-in hours are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Berkshire Apartments. After-hours check-in is at the front desk of Nebraska
Hall located at the corner of Nebraska and Massachusetts Avenues, NW. (see campus map).
You will fill out paperwork then receive your room keys, mailbox keys, and parking pass (if needed).
Check-out is before noon on the day of check-out. Residents may check out at the Berkshire leasing office during their hours
of operation.
Amenities
In-apartment amenities included in your room costs are :
 Direct TV hookup
 Wireless high-speed internet
 Air-conditioning in summer months
You will also have access to :
 Laundry facilities on the basement level (A1)
Short walk to campus where you also have access to :
 Shuttle service to the Metro
 AU dining and retail operations, including Starbucks,
Subway and a convenience store
 Bender Library
 Jacobs Fitness Center
 All other services available to full time AU students
Mail Services
Mail Service is available for students. Please us the following template to receive packages:
(Name)
4201 Massachusetts Avenue, NW
(Apartment Number)
Washington, DC 20016
What To Bring
When packing for your move, we recommend the following items as a beginning list:
 Laptop or computer
 Bed linens, blankets, and pillows
 Towels/Bathroom linens
 Clothing and shoes
 Toiletries
 Shower curtains and curtain rings
 Umbrella/Poncho
 Bathrobe
 Television/DVD Player
 Lamp/lighting for living room area and bedroom (if applicable)
Your safety is important. Due to the hazards associated with their use, the following
appliances may not be present in residence hall rooms:
 Personal air conditioners
 Halogen lamps
 Immersion coils
 Oil, kerosene, and gas lamps
 Open-coiled appliances
 Candles
 Incense
 Any appliance attached to multiple extension cords
These appliances may only be used kitchens:
 Coffee makers
 Electrical appliances with heating elements
 Hot pots
 Rice cookers
 Toasters/Toaster ovens
EagleBucks
EagleBucks is a prepaid, debit account that is accessed by your AU ID Card. Because it is a
pre-paid account, there is neither a fee nor a minimum balance. EagleBucks is an accepted
form of payment for goods and services at various locations on and off-campus.
The EagleBucks account has been established for the convenience of purchasing goods and
services on and off-campus. It is not designed nor intended to act as a banking service. No
interest will be paid or credited to balances maintained in the account, no withdrawals will be
permitted, and banking and consumer lending regulations do not apply.
The EagleBucks account will remain valid for the duration of your
stay at American University.
The initial deposit to, or use of, your EagleBucks activates the account that binds you to the full terms and conditions of the agreement. The EagleBucks account is non-transferable. Therefore, cash
advances or withdrawals from the account are not permitted. Balances remaining on guest cards are not refundable. You may obtain your
EagleBucks account balance from any of the Value Stations by swiping the card through the reader or by visiting Housing and Dining
Programs Main Office during business hours.
The area's most popular off-campus businesses accept EagleBucks and
you can use it to pay for restaurants, food delivery, haircuts and other essential services including residence hall laundry machines and library copiers.
In the tunnel at the center of main campus, you'll also find the Eagle's Nest convenience
store, a full-service copy center, mailing and fax services at the UPS Store, a hair salon, and a
full-service bank with ATM facilities.
EagleBucks can be added in the Anderson Hall lobby, basement of Bender Library and the
first floor of Mary Graydon Center.
American University ID (One Card)
Your ID (One Card) is a valuable tool you will use for many purposes:
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Your meal plan and EagleBucks can be placed on your ID card and used at many
access points across campus for meals.
EagleBucks are accepted at over 50 on and off-campus locations.
You can use your One Card to check out books at the Bender Library, print papers
and make copies.
You may occasionally be asked to show your ID Card when riding the AU shuttle.
If you lose your ID card, go to the Housing and Dining Programs office (Anderson
Hall) and report your missing card. The staff member will request a new card and transfer your previous balance of EagleBucks onto your new card.
For more information and a complete list of Eagle Bucks merchants, visit the Housing
and Dining website :
http://www.american.edu/ocl/housing/aboutIDs.cfm
Recreational Facilities
You’ll enjoy access to American University’s many athletic and recreational facilities, including
the state-of-the-art William I Jacobs Fitness Center, located on main campus. The center features weight and exercise equipment and lockers. Other facilities include an all-weather running track, outdoor tennis courts, basketball courts in Bender Arena, and an indoor swimming
pool (lap swimming only; summer hours are restricted). Don’t forget to bring your AU ID —
you will need it to gain entrance.
Getting Around
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AU’s shuttle bus service runs east from main campus to the Tenleytown-AU Metro stop (approximately ¾ of a
mile from main campus on Nebraska Avenue). It also runs south down Massachusetts Avenue to AU’s Washington College of Law.
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The N2, N3, N4, and N6 buses (that travel directly to Dupont Circle and beyond) can be accessed at the bus stop
directly across the street from the Berkshire apartments
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Parking is available at no extra cost in the lot surrounding the Berkshire apartments. Ask for a parking pass in the
leasing office when you check-in.
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American University is accessible by airport shuttle, taxi, or Metro from all three major airports in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore metropolitan areas: Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport
(IAD), and Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI).
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You can also travel to Washington D.C. by train to Union Station and then take the Metro to the Tenleytown-AU
stop.
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The administrative offices of the School of Professional & Extended Studies are located at 4000 Brandywine
Street, NW in the same block as the Tenleytown Metro Station. This building houses the offices of the faculty
and staff of the program you are enrolled in. Their hours are weekdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and no appointment
is needed.
Contact Information
Here is some other important contact information:
Bobby Howard - AU Community Coordinator (202) 345-6956 | howard@american.edu
Toussaint Webster - AU Community Coordinator (202) 497-9154 | tw3727a@american.edu
School of Professional & Extended Studies
(202) 895-4900
American University Information
(202) 885-1000
Public Safety Emergency
(202) 885-3636
Public Safety Non-emergency
(202) 885-2527
Housing and Dining Main Office
(202) 885-3370
WELCOME TO THE
WASHINGTON SEMESTER PROGRAM!