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Welcome Â鶹ÊÓƵ 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. 

To help you on this journey, we provide a single point of contact for parents and families. If you need assistance navigating Â鶹ÊÓƵ's many offices, please reach out to our Parent and Family Engagement team at eaglefamilies@american.edu.ÌýÌý

The Nest Network For Â鶹ÊÓƵ Parents

Nest Network Volunteers

The Nest Network is a network of Â鶹ÊÓƵ parents and families designed to foster community, enhance engagement, represent the interests of Â鶹ÊÓƵ families and support student success and the University. Together, we create an environment in which families can connect, discover Â鶹ÊÓƵ, and contribute to the wellbeing of both students and families in partnership with the New Student and Family Programs team.

Come Chat with us Monday to Friday 2 to 4 pm EST

Live Chat

Live chat is available Monday through Friday from 2 pm to 4:30 pm EST. Whether by chat or email, we're happy to speak with you!

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Families on Facebook

Join the community on Facebook to receive updates about Â鶹ÊÓƵ and connect with other parents and families!

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New Student Checklist

Find everything you need to know about getting started at Â鶹ÊÓƵ on the New Student Checklist.

Checklist

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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. 

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Orientation

Learn all about orientation and prepare to start your journey at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.

Orientation

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