There are many hotels convenient to 69传媒 University. We encourage you to make reservations as early as possible.
The university has negotiated discounted rates with local area hotels located conveniently to the campus. Reservations for travel can be booked directly with the hotel via the .
AU is committed to providing universal access to all events. If you have questions about accommodations, contact commencement@american.edu. Advance notice is necessary to arrange for accessibility needs.
Guests with valid state-issued handicapped permits or plates requiring accessible parking will be permitted to park in the Sports Center Garage. Drivers may also drop off guests with limited mobility at an accessible entrance before proceeding to their designated parking garage.
All ceremonies聽will have large screens with closed-captioning.聽An area near the front of the arena is available for those who need 69传媒 sign language interpretation. An array of speakers for sound amplification will be available throughout graduate and guest seating.
A seating section, located next to the ground-level entrance to Bender Arena, will be available for senior citizens and persons with physical disabilities and their families.
We encourage the use of public transportation. The most convenient station is the Tenleytown-AU Metro station on the red line. Shuttle bus service is provided to and from the Tenleytown-AU Metro station.聽Use聽 and take travel time into consideration.
Taxis are available throughout the city. Please use 4400 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC 20016 when dropping off for the event.
We urge guests to take the Metro, walk, or take taxis. If you do drive, one (1) parking pass will be issued to each student registered to participate in Commencement at no charge. Additional passes will not be available. Regular parking permits issued by AU Parking and Commuter Services will not be valid. In accordance with our 鈥Good Neighbor Policy,鈥 parking is prohibited on neighborhood streets.
Congratulations to our 2024 Spring Honorary Degree Recipient, Graduate and Undergraduate Speakers.
This page will be updated as additional Commencement details become available.