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Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��. And you can review the slide deck from this webinar here!

Wednesday, January 15 |��7:00-8:00PM EDT

Dining is more than just a meal; it’s an experience that fosters connection and enjoyment. Ģ����Ƶ Kitchen is a culinary destination, where diverse flavors, fresh ingredients, and a vibrant community come together to create unforgettable moments. From the first bite to the last, our mission is to nourish not only the student body but also the spirit, inviting Eagles to embark on a journey of taste and togetherness.

During this webinar, families will learn how to help their students manage their meals effectively and explore meal options that suit both lifestyle and preference, empowering students to make the most of what Ģ����Ƶ Kitchen offers! In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the Dining website.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

Questions about the program or the application process? Contact aucompass@american.edu. Follow Ģ����Ƶ Compass on Instagram (@aucompass) and encourage your student to apply! .

Wednesday, January 22 | 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Do you have a rising sophomore who is interested in joining an LLC? Ģ����Ƶ Compass is a Living-Learning Community (LLC) for sophomore students to both engage with and explore their academic pathway. Students in their sophomore year of college often encounter many choices that can affect the remainder of their college years. These choices range from determining a major or minor, to study abroad experiences and social connections. Ģ����Ƶ Compass prepares and supports students through these decisions, and creates an environment where students feel at home through informal staff, faculty, and peer interactions, and through immersive experiences that connect the classroom to the student living environment at Ģ����Ƶ and in the greater DC area. Students participate in guest lectures, off-campus trips, self-inventories, and so much more, helping shape their journey as an Eagle and beyond. Your student will continue evolving into the person who they want to be by building upon the important foundations of their first year of college.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

Tuesday, January 28 | 12:00-1:00PM EDT

Want to get involved or have ideas to share, but are not sure how? Join in conversation with fellow Ģ����Ƶ parents and families to foster community and help support student success in partnership with the New Student and Family Programs team. We will discuss family engagement and have breakouts for small group discussions. Attend this session and help strengthen the Ģ����Ƶ parent/family community!

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

Thursday, Februrary 6 | 7:00-8:00PM EDT

Ģ����Ƶ offers a comprehensive array of resources, programs, and services to assist students and graduates with their career progression. In this session you will meet staff from our three career offices who will discuss resources for students, opportunities for student/alumni engagement with employers, and how families can best support their students. Included will be an update on current trends in hiring and in-demand skills and competencies. Join us to learn more!��

In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the range of resources available through the Ģ����Ƶ Career Center, , and the SIS Office of Career Development.��

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

Thursday, February 13 |��7:00-8:00PM EDT

Everyone has beliefs that guide them through life at Ģ����Ƶ and into the world. We may call these beliefs our philosophy, guiding principles, religious beliefs, or personal values. The Kay Spiritual Life Center builds communities and holds space to explore personal beliefs, practice faith, and celebrate spiritual identity in relationship with one another, the education journey, and opportunities in civic life. ��
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In this webinar, Chaplain Eric Doolittle discusses the importance of spiritual wellness in discovering a life of purpose during college and beyond. We’ll also explore the two dozen Community Partners and Student Organizations that make up one of the oldest interfaith centers in the nation and how they encourage people of all beliefs to discover their light.

In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the��Kay Spiritual Life Center website.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.

Studying abroad can be a transformative experience on so many levels. Between picking the “right” program and thriving in a new culture, it seems like there are countless decisions to make.����In this session, the Ģ����Ƶ Abroad team��shares��how you can help your student choose a program, finance their studies, and access health and student services while overseas. Prior to the session, you may find it helpful to visit the.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.

There have been significant changes to the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). In this session, we will walk through the key elements of the FAFSA with Ģ����Ƶ's own Shirleyne McDonald, Director of Financial Aid. This session will focus on need-based (not merit-based) aid and is best suited for parents/sponsors of undergraduate students. Before participating in this session, you may find it helpful to visit the Financial Office's website.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.

Join Ģ����Ƶ's Director of Sustainability, Megan Litke, and a student EcoRep leader for an introduction to all things sustainable at Ģ����Ƶ. We will talk about the history of Ģ����Ƶ's longstanding commitment, how we achieve carbon neutrality, what programs are available to students who want a deeper connection to sustainability, and what's on the horizon, including Ģ����Ƶ's most sustainable building to date and Earth Month!

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.

Is your student hoping to move off campus? This can be an exciting step towards adulthood, but it also comes with new responsibilities for students and lots of big questions for families. How will your student manage roommate issues or landlord/tenant issues? How does Ģ����Ƶ address off-campus student conduct?

Join us as we explore:��

• various resources offered by the Housing and Residence Life team to help students to find available housing and potential roommates,��
• how the Dean of Students office works with students to be good neighbors and to navigate neighborhood concerns, and��
• practical tips for supporting your Eagle's transition to living off campus.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page. .

Sending your child to college involves a lot of transition for the students AND for the parents and families that support them! In this session, Dr. Bridget Trogden (Ģ����Ƶ’s Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services) is drawing on what we know about new students and her twenty years of experience as a professor to bring you valuable information about helping your student start and stay strong academically in the first year at Ģ����Ƶ. We will cover key vocabulary for you to know, highlight supports available for your student’s development as a learner, and discuss strategies and first semester milestones.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.

We invite you to join President Jon Alger for a listening session with Ģ����Ƶ parents and families. Throughout the semester, President Alger is engaging in an active listening tour to learn more about the Ģ����Ƶ community by asking questions and soliciting feedback as he develops his vision for the university’s future. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts about what makes Ģ����Ƶ special and unique, and how we can build a stronger, better Ģ����Ƶ.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��

Ģ����Ƶ is committed to the holistic development, support, and engagement of students. We work to provide transformational co-curricular experiences that are reflective of the University’s mission to foster intellectual curiosity, build community, and empower lives of purpose, service, and leadership. We center students and their experiences at the core of our work, and endeavor to help them find their place at Ģ����Ƶ; to belong, thrive, grow, and graduate. This session will cover the many ways students can get engaged and involved on campus, and the offices that support them in exploring interests and creating opportunities to make the most of campus life at Ģ����Ƶ! We recommend that you visit our website about Student Engagement as this will be our focus for this session.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

We invite Eagle families to join us for a webinar to learn more about campus safety and resources at Ģ����Ƶ. During this webinar, campus leaders will share updates and details about our security protocols and personal safety practices. Want to learn more about safety at Ģ����Ƶ ahead of this session? Visit the University Police website.

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

Bridget Trogden, Dean of Undergraduate Education and Academic Student Services and Professor, will share resources from our academic coaching resource library to help parents/families support their Ģ����Ƶ students in preparing for the final week of classes and finals. Right on time for family conversations over the Thanksgiving break!

Recordings of this and all of our webinars are shared to our YouTube playlist as featured above on this page.��.

For Ģ����Ƶ’s��social fraternities and sororities, spring recruitment is only weeks away. Whether your student is just curious about the new member process or they're already a proud member of the community, we're pretty sure that you've got some questions.��

This session is scheduled in advance of the spring recruitment season for our three councils. Staff will explain the fraternity and sorority community, what they do, how they recruit, and how we all work to foster connection and student thriving through the Fraternity and Sorority Life experience.����

In advance of this session, you may find it helpful to review the range of resources available through the Fraternity and Sorority Life website.����

*Students must have earned a minimum of 12 credit hours at Ģ����Ƶ, post high school graduation or be a transfer student with 12 credit hours from an accredited college or university to participate in recruitment activities in spring semester.