As an American University student living on campus, you may participate in various housing processes throughout the year, such as room changes and returning room selection. If you are planning to study abroad next semester or move off campus, you must complete the appropriate processes.

• Reapplication: Apply for on-campus housing for 2025-2026.
• Open Room Change: Request a room change during the fall or spring semester. Room change for the fall 2025 term opens on September 15, 2025.
• Housing Cancellation and Termination: Cancel on-campus housing. 
• Double-as-single buyouts: Beginning in the 2025-2026 academic year, Housing & Residence Life will designate rooms in specific residence halls as “double-as-single buyouts.” These rooms are built as double occupancy spaces but will only have one resident. The student will be permitted to arrange furniture to their liking, however no university-issued furniture may be removed from the room. You will be responsible for both sets of furniture in the room space. Details regarding the buyout lottery (for mid-semester moves) will be sent to students' AU emails in September. 

Disability Accommodations Request

American University is committed to ensuring access to university programs and activities for all qualified students with disabilities. Students should contact the Academic Support and Access Center (ASAC) to initiate requests for housing accommodations related to a documented disability. Some examples of accommodations that American University may provide include: visual fire/smoke alarms; wheelchair accessible housing; accessibility features in room, bathroom, or common areas; double or single room placement; and/or support animals. Housing accommodations are not generally provided for academic-related needs, and allergen-free or quiet living environments are not guaranteed.

All-Gender Housing

We offer all-gender housing as an option to ensure AU's Residence Life is a supportive space for students of all gender identities and expressions. All-gender housing allows students to live with other students regardless of sex, gender, gender identity, or gender expression.

Gender-Based Consideration Request

Students who have specific considerations based on their gender identity, such as access to a gender-neutral restroom or students seeking a trans-inclusive housing environment, may submit the Gender-Based Housing Consideration Form on the Center for Student Belonging's website (coming soon).

Students Participating in Study Abroad

Students participating in study abroad during the fall or spring semesters will receive special instructions for each housing process. Please proceed to the individual process for specific details for study abroad students.