Mary Graydon Center (MGC)

Our Center for Diversity & Inclusion, Center for Student Involvement, Center for Community Engagement & Service, Kay Spiritual Life Center, and University Center are all dedicated to helping students find ways to get involved - from community service, to spiritual life, to over 150 student groups and more than 2000 events a year.

We're here to help students thrive, succeed, and make the most of life at American University. AU's support offices include: The Counseling Center, the Health Promotion & Advocacy Center, International Student & Scholar Services, the Student Health Center, the Dean of Students, Student Conduct & Conflict Resolution, and the Market: AU's Food Pantry.

Through services including on-campus housing, residential programs, involvement opportunities, and off-campus resources, our goal is to allow students to focus on their education in and out of the classroom. We strive to create meaningful student experiences in the residence halls and on-campus while encouraging students to learn and grow together in community.

As the Orientation office, we prepare new students and families for the upcoming transition to AU through the coordination of intentional programming. We strive to help every new student connect, belong, and grow within our community. We welcome the members of our community to bring their full self to AU. We value human dignity and commit to being empathetic, inclusive, just, and respectful.  Our goal is to welcome new eagles to our community where individuals of all identities and experiences are understood, appreciated, and fully included.