Programs

Housing & Dining

welcomeWelcome to Housing & Dining Programs at American University. One of the most important decisions in your life is choosing where you go to college and where you live while you are here.

Highlights of living on-campus at American University include:

special-interest housing options, including honors floors (for all students in all years); university college program floors; american university scholars, living-learning communities, and residential community clusters (for sophomores, juniors, and seniors)state-of-the-art technology, including wired and wireless internet connections in student rooms

state-of-the-art laundry rooms located on each floor of the residence halls equipped with high-efficiency front-loading washers and dryers. the laundry alert program provides real time information on washer and dryer use via the internet and notifies students by email or text messaging when your wash or dry cycle is complete.

fitness and social destinations: state-of-the-art fitness center in cassell hall, the perch, a lounge space with a coffeehouse atmosphere in centennial hall and the hatch, a lounge and event space for student programs and live performances.

dining options provided by au dining, a company committed to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction through excellent food and service.

Housing & Dining Programs is responsible for all on-campus housing as well as off-campus housing resources. Additionally, we handle matters related to meal plans, the EagleBucks program, and ID Cards.

Our goal is to provide you with the living environment you need to pursue your studies at American University. We hope you find our living and dining facilities do just that. If we may be of assistance to you at any time, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Housing & Dining Programs American University Anderson Hall, First Floor 4400 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20016-8142 www.american.edu/housing housing@american.edu Phone: 202-885-3370

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Housing & Dining Programs believes that much of what students learn happens outside the classroom setting. Our staff is committed to providing and supplementing quality programs and services that will enhance the academic pursuit of the residents.

who we are

RESIDENT DIRECTORS (RDs) – Each residence hall is staffed by a full-time, master’s-level professional who oversees the day-to-day management of the residence hall. RDs are responsible for creating a dynamic community of engaged students through intentional interaction and educational initiatives. They supervise resident assistants and program associates, manage conflict mediation, support community standards of conduct and policy enforcement, and coordinate collaborative programmatic efforts with the university faculty and staff. RDs provide 24-hour emergency response, 365 days a year.

PROGRAM ASSOCIATES (PAs) – Program Associates are upper-class students (at least sophomore standing) that work with residential students in a learning community. Students participating in the University College or a Three-Year Scholars living-learning program have a PA assigned to their course. PAs live in the floor community, with students in the UC or Three-Year Scholars course, during the fall semester. PAs lead weekly labs with students in the course, and are a great resource to residential students.

DESK RECEPTIONIST (DRs) – Each hall is staffed by a desk receptionist who checks to make sure that every student who enters the building is a resident and that all guests are escorted. Front desk receptionist sign for and distribute mail and packages. They also can issue spare keys and carts. Each hall is staffed with a DR 24/7.

FACULTY IN RESIDENCE – The Faculty in Residence program enhances opportunities for student-faculty contact outside the classroom, extends the academic mission of the university beyond the classroom, and expands faculty understanding of student life. Resident faculty join in the shared experience of residence hall and campus life, facilitate informal exchanges between their colleagues and resident students, and host opportunities for residents to reflect on their studies and issues of the day. There is a faculty in residence in Anderson and Nebraska Halls and a faculty office in Hughes and McDowell Halls.

Housing & Dining Programs develops inclusive, student-centered, residential communities that enhance the academic experience of each resident while providing services that support the greater university community. To that end, we are committed to:

delivering quality opportunities and services that anticipate the needs and exceed the expectations of the university community by ensuring that the residential and dining experience is our highest priority

providing safe, secure, and well-maintained residential environments that promote personal success, social engagement, and global responsibility

fostering an appreciation of each individual in ways that increase awareness through active, intentional, and continuous engagement with diversity

nurturing the holistic development of residential students through communities that promote co-curricular learning

improving our practices and procedures through ongoing assessment, targeted goal development, and benchmarking our progress.

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our mission

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our services

EagleBucks is a prepaid, stored-value account that is part of your AU ID card. EagleBucks is included in all meal plans offered at American University. The 250, 225, 200, 175, 125, 100 block plans include $200 in EagleBucks. AU students with an active AU ID card have an Eaglebucks account.

EagleBucks can be used in place of cash and credit cards at all campus retail locations many retail locations off-campus.

Where Can I Use EagleBucks?On-Campus Locations include the Terrance Dining Room, the University Club, and the Washington College of Law dining facility. Additionally, EagleBucks are accepted at Starbucks, Argo Tea, Davenport Coffee Lounge, and the UPS Store in addition to all on-campus dining vendors. EagleBucks is the exclusive form of payment for the residence hall laundry machines and the Bender Library and WCL copy machines.

Off-Campus locations include but are not limited to Chipotle, Papa John’s, Angelico’s, Z-Burger, Crisp & Juicy, Hawthorne’s Organic Juice Bar, Satay Club, Whole Foods, Wingos, Subway, CVS Pharmacy, Supercuts, Take out Taxi, Tenley Nails, and Wagshal’s.

Please visit eaglebucks.com for a full list of on-campus and off-campus vendors.

How Can I Add Money to My Account?

Online by going to www.eaglebucks.com. Money can be added to your account automatically. Parents and family members can also add money through the guest module on the site’s welcome page.

At value stations located throughout campus.

In the Housing & Dining Programs office located in Anderson Hall (by Cash, Check, and Credit Card)

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Housing & Dining Programs is responsible for the production and distribution of your American University identification card. Your AU ID card gives you access to your residence hall and residence hall room, is encoded with your meal plan and EagleBucks information, and serves as your University library card.

All students are provided with their first AU ID card free of charge. If your card becomes defective due to normal wear and tear, a replacement card will be issued without charge, provided that you return your old card. If you lose your AU ID card, the replacement fee is $20. Please note that AU IDs are the property of American University and must be returned upon new card issue.

The ID Card office, located in the Housing & Dining Programs Office in Anderson Hall, is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m, Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m, and Saturday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., excluding University closures and observance of some holidays. If you lose your AU ID card or it is stolen, please visit www.eaglebucks.com to freeze your EagleBucks account and prevent fraudulent purchases. You should also email idcards@american.edu to report your card as lost or stolen. To remove the freeze, please visit the Housing & Dining Programs Office and present your ID card. The freeze will also be removed upon issuance of a new ID card.

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campus community.

Dining services are provided by AU Dining, a company that believes in cooking food from scratch using fresh, seasonal ingredients. AU Dining takes its role in the community seriously by making socially responsible purchases of produce and seafood, while also being environmentally friendly.

AU Dining also believes in serving a wide variety of menu items at each meal each day keeping things fresh, fun, and interesting. AU Dining’s food is delicious, authentic, and nutritious. Different meal options are available, including vegetarian, vegan, international, kosher and halal meals.

AU Dining’s culinary professionals will accommodate special dietary needs upon request. The regional director of nutrition for AU Dining is available if you have questions about popular diet trends, sports nutrition, or just how to eat healthfully in general. You may contact AU Dining by emailing them at AUDining@american.edu. For more information, visit www.american.edu/dining.

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American University offers several different meal plan options. Each of these plans consist of blocks of meals that can be used in the Terrance Dining Room (TDR), Einstein’s Bagels, Freshii, Global Fresh, Elevation Burger, Bene Pizza, Provisions on Demand (P.O.D) and Subway. Each time you swipe your card in these locations, one block is removed. Most meal plans also include a $400 declining balance comprised of $200 EagleBucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

First- and second-year students who live on campus must be enrolled in a meal plan. Freshmen and first-year transfer students are required to be enrolled in at least the 175 block plan. They may also select the 200, 225, or 250 block plans. Second-year students are free to choose any plan.

250 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 250 meals per semester, plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

225 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 250 meals per semester, plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

200 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 200 meals per semester, approximately 12 meals per week plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

175 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 175 meals per semester, approximately 10-11 meals per week plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

125 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 125 meals per semester, plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

100 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 100 meals per semester, approximately 6 meals per week plus $200 Eagle Bucks and $200 Dining Dollars.

50 Block Plan: This plan will allow access to 50 meals per semester, plus $100 Dining Dollars.

If you run out of blocks, you may increase your meal plan at any time during the semester.

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Our residence halls are located on the north and south sides of campus. The north side is home to Cassell, Hughes, Leonard, McDowell, and Nebraska Halls. The south side of campus is home to Anderson, Centennial, Clark, Letts, and Roper Halls. Most rooms are double occupancy with a bathroom located in close proximity.

Each Room Has:

Wall-to-Wall carpeting, cable TV, and both wired and wireless network capabilitiesOne bed, one desk, one bookshelf, and one chair for each residentDrawers, wardrobes, and lockable storage cabinets

New Students have the opportunity to select both their roommate(s) as well as their residence hall room, with priority choice based on the date of their deposit to American University, through our online housing system.

Returning Students wishing to return to campus housing have the opportunity to participate in the room selection lottery, which takes place every January through March.

Both wires and wireless connections to the university’s computing networks. To see computer specifications suggested by the Office of Information Technology, go to my.american.edu and click on Technology, then IT Handbook.

State-of-the-art laundry rooms located on each floor of the residence halls equipped with high-efficiency front-loading washers and dryers. The Laundry Alert program provides real time information on washer and dryer use via the internet and notifies students by email or text messaging when your wash or dry cycle is complete.

AU Students have the opportunity to live on-campus during the months of May through August while taking classes, interning, or just enjoying the summer in D.C. More information can be found at www.american.edu/conferences.

Summer Student Housing

How Do I Chose My Room?

Technology in the Residence Halls

Rates

All housing rates can be found at american.edu/housing

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Housing & Dining Programs

American UniversityAnderson Hall, First Floor

4400 Massachusetts Ave, NWWashington, D.C. 20016-8142www.american.edu/housing

housing@american.eduPhone: 202-885-3370

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