First YearÌýAdvising is a team of professional academic advisors from a variety of diverse backgrounds. We use teaching, advising, and advocacy to empower new students to pursue their continued development in college. Our team provides holistic individualizedÌýacademic advising for first-year students, emphasizing student learning and engagement both inside and outside of the classroom.Ìý
Are you an incoming first-year student with questions about registration? You will receive the New Eagle Questionnaire (NEQ) in May to your AU Email! On June 4th, you'll receive an email from your advisor with more information about registration and recommended courses based on that NEQ. Please wait until then to schedule advising appointments. Have questions in the meantime? Please email us at FYAdvising@american.edu!
For more information on your Suggested Course Letter, Registration Webinars, and additional support, go to our First Year Student Registration Support page.
To support and advance student learning, success, and thriving through transformative educational experiences
The mission of the First Year Advising office is to use teaching, advising, and advocacy to empower students to pursue their continued development in college.
Throughout a student's first year we provide consistency and support as they navigate AU and their academic path. With our students we place an emphasis on advising and coaching the whole student. We go beyond academics and incorporate their social, cultural, psychological and academic adjustment to college in our meetings. We provide the highest level of student service possible, but also recognize the importance of student responsibility. We provide students with all of their options and then support them in making and taking ownership of their decisions and education.
Both inside and outside of the classroom, we want students to be learning and engaging with the campus community. We place emphasis on engagement, knowing that it leads to students thriving.ÌýÌý
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Understand how to search for classes and add them to your planner
Viewing the "Section Details" screen to find information on pre-requisites, restrictions, & more
Registering for courses and more.
Academic Programs (major, minor, certificate requirements)
Academic Calendars (add/drop deadline, withdrawal deadline, etc.)
University Regulations and Policies
Suggested courses for your intended major
A course planning checklist that will guide you through the course planning process including items to reflect on, items to prepare for, and items to plan.