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Office of Community Relations

Maintaining good relations with our neighbors is a priority for AU and we welcome the opportunity to be a valuable and valued community partner

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Did you know that many of the university'sÌýresources are available to neighbors? Join us for free family events, cheer on AU sports teams, attend lectures and art exhibits, enroll inÌýlifelong learning opportunities, and enjoy public access to many campus amenities.ÌýWe welcome our neighbors as an important part of the AU community.

Find AU in the neighborhood at these upcoming community events:

Oct 05:Ìý
Oct 16:
Oct 19:Ìý
Nov 01:ÌýAU Athletics Block PartyÌý@ Bender Arena
Nov 16:
Nov 17:
Nov 23:Ìý
Dec 10: Ìý

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Campus Plan

American University'sÌýCampus Plan is a roadmapÌýthat details proposals and objectives to enhance and build upon our campus facilities.

Campus Plan

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Community Liaison Committee

The CLC fosters positive relationships and maintains regular communications between AU and our neighbors.

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AU Neighborhood Partnership

The PartnershipÌýis a forum for discussion and consensus based decision making.

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Osher Lifelong Learning Institute

OLLI is dedicated to the idea that learning is a lifelong process and that curiosity never retires.

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AU Neighbor Resources

American UniversityÌýoffers a number of resources and programs for our neighbors. Ìý

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Arboretum and Gardens

With more than 2,000 trees on campus, AU is a designated an arboretum and public garden.

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Building at AU

Information and updates on new buildings and construction at AU.

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Katzen Arts Center

Features the extraordinary 30,000 square foot AU Museum.

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Public Safety Contact Information

  • Non-emergency line: 202-885-2527
  • Emergency line:
    202-885-3636
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Report an Incident

American University students generally are good neighbors and adhere to the university's Student Code of Conduct. In the rare occasion when student conduct-related issues arise, neighbors are encouraged to share information about the incident.