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Welcome º£½Ç»»ÆÞ 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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ's many offices, please reach out to our Parent and Family Engagement team at eaglefamilies@american.edu.ÌýÌý

The Nest Network For º£½Ç»»ÆÞ Parents

Nest Network Volunteers

The Nest Network is a network of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ parents and families designed to foster community, enhance engagement, represent the interests of º£½Ç»»ÆÞ families and support student success and the University. Together, we create an environment in which families can connect, discover º£½Ç»»ÆÞ, 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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ and connect with other parents and families!

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New Student Checklist

Find everything you need to know about getting started at º£½Ç»»ÆÞ 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 º£½Ç»»ÆÞ.

Orientation

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