Contact Us
Phone: (202) 885-2940
Graduate programs: spagrad@american.edu
Undergraduate programs: aupublicaffairs@american.edu
Academic Resources
SPA and ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®are committed to making sure you can define and reach your academic goals! We offer a wide range of support to help you succeed in the classroom.
SPA Academic Support
Graduate Advising
³§±Ê´¡â€™s team of professional advisors are ready to help you make important decisions about course registration, your degree plan, connect you with academic support, understand graduate regulations and more.
SPA Librarian
³§±Ê´¡â€™s Librarian, Sarah Gilchrist, is dedicated to making sure you have the tools to be a successful researcher. Make the most of Bender Library’s resources or request an appointment to meet with her today!
For MPA and MPP Students
- Incoming MPP and MPA students who want early support in preparing for the economic and math classes are welcome to attend Math & Statistics Boot Camp each August.
- SPA and the Hertie School in Berlin, Germany, offer an international exchange program for MPA and MPP students. Learn more about studying abroad.
- For more specialized resources for your degrees, please visit the ´Ç°ùÌý.
University Academic Support
- University Systems help you access your personal and academic information:
- Find your student account and other university information on the .
- ±«²õ±ðÌý to register for classes, view your student account, and set up banking information.Â
- ´¡±«â€™sÌýName and Gender Identity resources provide students the option to change their names throughout ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®systems without a legal name change.Â
- Stay up to date with class syllabi and information on .
- °Õ³ó±ðÌýAcademic Support and Access Center (ASAC) supports academic development and educational goals of all students. Register for accommodations, find tutoring, etc. ASAC houses the ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®Writing Center, which offers free writing support for all students, as well.
- °Õ³ó±ðÌýCenter for Teaching, Research, and Learning (CTRL) provides support related to teaching and scholarship. Find podcasts, recorded workshops, and syllabus guides.
- ´¡±«'²õÌýAcademic Integrity Code sets forth AU’s standards regarding academic conduct, academic honesty, and how violations are defined and adjudicated.
- Work with your advisor to understand and navigate the Graduate Academic Regulations.
-  (ISSS) supports students studying at ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®on F-1 or J-1 Visas. Attend a specialized orientation, find help with employment, or receive academic advising. At SPA, our Assistant Director, International Graduate Student Development, provides degree-specific academic advising and a series of workshops aimed at helping students thrive in an American academic setting.
- ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®supports a wide number of software applications, available for free and/or virtual use by ¹ú²úСßÏÅ®students.
- If you need help finding scholarship opportunities to supplement your SPA merit aid, the Office of Merit Awards can help you identify scholarships that are right for you.
- Getting ready to graduate? Be sure you prepare – follow the university’s checklist or reach out to your advisor for help.
Questions?
Reach out to spagradaffairs@american.edu for support in reaching your academic goals!