AU First Generation Student Union
Your Advisor
All students should meet with their advisors at least once a semester to ensure you are on track to graduate and plan for future courses. First-time Freshman and Sophomores should connect with their first year advisor (AUX1 instructor) to build an academic plan or to address any questions. Juniors and Seniors are recommended to connect with their major advisors who can help you choose your specialized courses, recommend opportunities to engage in scholarly projects and answer questions regarding career opportunities, and graduate studies.
Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC)
Supports the academic development and educational goals of all AU students & committed to promoting access for individuals with disabilities. They help with testing, housing, dining, and many other accommodations needed.
Supplemental Instruction (SI)
Supplemental Instruction (SI) follows a highly prescriptive model of peerassisted learning that targets difficult courses and offers free “tutoring” sessions to all students. Sessions are facilitated by students who were successful in the course. We highly recommend that if your course has an SI, you attend their sessions!
Peer-Assisted Student Support (PASS)
This program provides FREE, one-on-one, individualized tutoring to all enrolled undergraduate and graduate students at AU. Tutors will help students learn course concepts and methods of analysis by providing opportunities for hands-on practice. If you’re having a hard time in a course, make sure you check if PASS is available for the course!
Math Center – Quantitative Support
Quantitative Support provides free math, and stats help for AU students. Tutors assist with course concepts, homework problems, study strategies, practice exercises, and exam prep.
The Writing Center
This tutoring service offers free, peer-based writing assistance for all AU students. They offer insights and feedback to enhance your writing skills and improve current assignments. They help with interpreting assignments, brainstorming, thesis development, research integration, citation styles, revision strategies, and more. This is where you go for any confusion on writing assignments!
Center For Language Exploration, Acquisition, And Research (CLEAR)
This program provides FREE acquisition and enrichment of language skills and cultural competency to students currently enrolled in a language course taught at American University by connecting language coaches to students.