AU STUDENTS | NON-AU STUDENTS | COSTS

All Students

Students will be allowed to register for a maximum of two (2) online learning courses in the summer.

All online learning students must complete the online Student Evaluation of Teaching (SET) before final grades are posted on their records.

Current AU Students

Current AU students should follow their normal registration procedures to register for an Online Learning course.

Make sure to schedule an appointment with your advisor to see which Online Learning courses fit into your program requirements.

Non-AU Students

All students are encouraged to register early for classes, as enrollment is limited. Prerequisites are identified in the course descriptions. For additional information or if you have any questions, please e-mail OnlineLearning@american.edu.

Registration Steps

1) Visiting students may register beginning March 30, 2009.

2) Fill out the Visiting Student Enrollment/Registration Form (PDF)

3) Calculate your tuition. (see cost information below)

4) Make your payment.

If you are paying by standard check:

Mail your registration form along with the check to:

Office of the Registrar
American University
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, D.C. 20016-8064

You will receive an email confirmation of your registration which will include information on how to access the University computing system.

If you are paying by e-check:

Fax the registration form to the Office of the Registrar at 202-885-1052. You will receive an email with instructions on how to login to the University computing system to make your e-check payment. Registration will be confirmed via email upon receipt of payment.

Please Note: Your registration is not complete until you receive an e-mail confirmation. The Registrar's Office will contact you if any questions arise in the meantime.

COSTS

Summer 2009 Distance Education courses are being offered at a rate of $2400 per course. Other costs may apply for current AU students.

Payment should be made at the time of registration. Please keep in mind the following deadlines.

Employee Tuition Benefits

Beginning in Summer 2009, the university's employee educational benefits program may apply towards Online Learning courses.

Alumni Audit

The Online Learning courses are not eligible for the Alumni Audit program.

Employer or Agency Tuition Assistance

A student requesting employer or agency billing arrangements must furnish Student Accounts with a valid contract or purchase order before the first day of classes.

A contract or purchase order must contain the following information: (1) student name and ID number, (2) term of attendance, (3) specific costs (and dollar amounts) to be paid by the sponsor (tuition, books, supplies, fees), (4) sponsor's billing address, and (5) contract or purchase order number or accounting appropriation, if applicable. Documentation submitted in lieu of a valid purchase order will not relieve a student of financial responsibility.

In case of partial assistance, the student is required to pay the balance of his or her tuition costs at the time of registration in order to be considered registered. A student portion which qualifies for one of the university payment plans is to be paid according to that plan. Failure to comply will result in the assessment of a 1 percent per month finance charge.

A student entitled to Campus Store credit may obtain a book charge form from Student Accounts. Purchases are permitted through the end of the add/drop period.

Failure to submit vouchers in a timely manner may result in the assessment of late fees. A student is responsible for payment of any billed amounts which have been disallowed by his or her sponsor.