Around Town

There's almost always plenty to do from events on campus to parties and clubs at neighboring schools and in DC.

For those students over 21, the nightlife of D.C. has much to offer - there are a lot of great bars and clubs all over the city that are frequented by students from Georgetown, GW, Catholic, and AU. For those under 21, the monuments, shopping, and just wandering the city will provide most entertainment. In regards to the party scene, unless you have a fake, you'll only be drinking at frat parties or house parties. But many of the clubs in the city have under 21 nights on Fridays that provide another option.

Explore DC! It's an amazing, vibrant city.

go out and enjoy DC, there is always something happening. even if you stay on campus, there is lots to do.

You are in DC!! Go to the capitol, have a picnic on the National Mall, take pictures in front of the White House, get a library card at the Library of Congress (cool place to study for finals), go shopping in Bethesda or Georgetown. We are located really close to a metro and you can access anywhere within a few stops. DC United and Nationals games often have college nights where you can get cheap tickets and have lots of fun. Of course, our campus also hosts lots of events, and international events, like Holi, and Indian tradition where students dance to blaring music on the quad and through paint at each other for 2 hours. If we do something, we go all out.

You are very close to the metro that can take you wherever in DC. As a city DC has a lot to offer.

You can go into the city, or rent a zip-car and travel around the east coast.

Roam the city and attended different events.

DC offers a lot to do, depends on your preferences. Anyone can find something to do.

American University is in the heart of the Nation's capital. Washington DC has a bit of everything for everyone. A very lively theater scene, sports scene, arts scene, and a very strong business community.