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Parents and Families
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New Student and Family Programs
4400 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20016-8168
United States
Welcome Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Parents and Families
We know that parents and families are important partners on a student's academic journey. We're dedicated to keeping you informed and helping you find the answers and guidance you're looking for from your student's acceptance to their graduation and everything in between.Â
To help you on this journey, we provide a single point of contact for parents and families. If you need assistance navigating Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ's many offices, please reach out to our Parent and Family Engagement team at eaglefamilies@american.edu.ÌýÌý
The Nest Network For Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ Parents
The Nest Network is a network of Ģ¹½ÊÓƵ parents and families designed to foster community, enhance engagement, represent the interests of Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ families and support student success and the University. Together, we create an environment in which families can connect, discover Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ, and contribute to the wellbeing of both students and families in partnership with the New Student and Family Programs team.
Families on Facebook
Join the community on Facebook to receive updates about Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ and connect with other parents and families!
New Student Checklist
Find everything you need to know about getting started at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ on the New Student Checklist.
Family Mailing List
Sign up to receive family newsletters, invitations, campus updates and critical alerts. Our newest Eagle families start receiving these emails mid-summer.Â
Orientation
Learn all about orientation and prepare to start your journey at Ä¢¹½ÊÓƵ.