Getting Ready for Transfer Transitions

 

Transfer Transitions is designed to welcome new transfer students to American University. During Transfer Transitions, you will learn about academics and campus life at American University, while meeting other new students as well as current AU students who will help you acclimate to the university. In addition to meeting with your advisor and finalizing your course schedule you will learn your way around campus, take necessary placement exams, receive your AU ID Card and much, much more. By the time you leave Transfer Transitions, you will be well on your way to success at AU!

Use the below checklist to get ready for Transfer Transitions!

Read the Transfer Transitions Information and Registration Brochure. A hard copy of this brochure will be sent to your home address beginning in mid-May on a rolling basis based on when the University receives your tuition deposit.

Choose a Transfer Transition session to attend. The dates are as follows:

Session	2009 Dates
Session I	July 9-10
Session II	August 18

Register yourself and your family members on-line using your New Transfer Student Checklist on the my.american.edu web portal. (Beginning Monday, May 18). Our registration site works best when using Internet Explorer. Remember that your Transfer Transitions registration is not confirmed unless you receive an email confirmation to your AU email address.

*Why is one session 2 days and the other only 1 day?
We recognize that Transfer Students have different needs when it comes to orientation at American University. This is why we have created 2 different programs. If you have any questions prior to registering for one of these programs, please contact us at orientation@american.edu or cal (202) 885-3303.

- Our 2 day program is for the transfer student who would like a more "traditional" orientation experience. This is an over night program (you may choose to stay on campus) where you will be placed in small groups with other transfer students. A main focus of this program is making connections with other new students who transferred to AU as well as at least one current student (your Orientation Leader). Click here for a sample schedule.

- Our 1 day program is for the transfer student who has been to an orientation at their previous school, been to AU several times already, or cannot come to orientation in the summer. This program will focus primarily on your academic success at AU. Click here for a sample schedule.

Plan your travel to and from Transfer Transitions. Our July program begins quite early on Day 1. if you are traveling a long distance you might want to take advantage of our early arrival option. Our sample schedules should help you plan your arrival and departure times. More information regarding the schedules will be posted shortly. Please call us at 202-885-3303 if you have any questions.

Want to learn more about using Mass Transportation to get to Transfer Transitions? Click here.

Reserve a hotel room. Students can choose to stay on campus during the July program. However, if you would rather stay in a hotel, here are your local area options.

Submit your photo for your AUID card. By using your my.american.edu web portal, you can submit your own photo for your AUID card. If you do this at least 3 days prior to your Transfer Transitions date, we will have your AUID card at the closing session on Day 2 during the July Program. For those attending in August, you will pick up your AUID in the Housing and Dining office located in Anderson Hall.

Print out directions to campus and campus maps.

Email us at orientation@american.edu at least 48 hours in advance if you have any cancellations or changes to your registration.

Pack your bags! Here is a list of what you will need to bring with you for Transfer Transitions:

1. The folder that was mailed to you to hold all your important information

2. Your results from the Foreign Language Placement Exam (if applicable)

3. Comfortable walking shoes

4. Casual and warm-weather attire, as well as a sweatshirt or light sweater for air-conditioned rooms

5. Umbrella

Read our FAQ's and Answers if you have any more questions or call us at 202-885-3303.

 

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