No matter where you find yourself on campus, AU offers a number of diverse and nutritional dining options, listed below. A more extensive list with daily dining hours can be found here.

• The Terrace Dining Room (TDR), located in the terrace of the Mary Graydon Center. 
• Panera Bread, located on the first floor of the Mary Graydon Center
• Subway, located in the Butler Pavilion tunnel. 
• Eagle's Nest P.O.D. Market, located in the Butler Pavilion tunnel.
• Starbucks, located in the Butler Pavilion tunnel.
• East Campus P.O.D., located in Constitution Hall on the East Campus Commons.

 

In an effort to decrease the carbon footprint on campus, we strongly encourage the use of public transportation. However, if you require parking on campus this summer, please keep the following in mind:

• Monthly parking permits need to be purchased in advance from Parking and Commuter Services. Any special requests or handicap parking permits must be arranged by Parking and Commuter Services. All final requests for parking permits are due no less than two weeks prior to the start date of your conference program.
• If looking to park short-term, metered parking is available at the School of International Service (SIS), Katzen Arts Center, Spring Valley Building (SVB), and the East Campus surface lot. The day rate is $16.00 per day or $2.00 per hour. Pay-As-You-Go machines accept cash and major credit cards and are located in the elevator lobbies of SIS, Katzen, SVB, and at the entrance to the East Campus lot.
• All vehicles are required to park in designated parking lots. Parking in front of buildings is only approved for loading and unloading purposes only.
• Directions to American University and the School of International Services and the Katzen Center parking lots are located at american.edu/maps.

Metro Rail & Metro Bus

Located a short walk or free AU shuttle ride away from main campus, the Tenleytown/AU Metro (Red Line) stop connects guests to the most traveled subway line in DC. Metro provides service throughout the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. To plan a trip, visit www.wmata.com.

The following buses can be accessed via the American University Campus: N6, N2, N4, M4. The following buses can be accessed via the Tenleytown/AU Metro stop: N2, M4, H4, H2, 33, 31, 96.

AU Shuttle Service

AU offers a free shuttle service to all summer guests. Our shuttles service the Tenleytown Metro station, the Washington College of Law, main campus, and other convenient stops. The TransLoc app can be used to track AU shuttle buses.

Get more shuttle information, including GPS location of shuttles, online at http://www.american.edu/finance/facilities/Shuttle.cfm.

Taxis and Ridesharing

Ridesharing services such as Lyft and Uber are readily available throughout the city, however, we recommend taxis if you are in an unfamiliar area, especially at night. You should save a couple of taxi service numbers in your phone so you can call them when needed. It is important to know where you are to order a taxi. A few options in DC are:

• Red Cab DC: (202) 285-1632
• Taxi Transportation Service: (202) 398-0500
• Yellow Taxi Services: (202) 583-1650

Crime, Fire, and Medical Emergencies

For any on-campus emergency requiring police, fire, or medical response, call Public Safety’s emergency number at (202) 885-3636. For off-campus emergencies, dial 911.

University Police and Security

University police are commissioned law enforcement officers of the District of Columbia. On duty 24 hours a day, they have full investigative and arrest authority on campus. Officers respond to all reported emergencies - crime, fire, medical, or other - and coordinate with D.C. fire and police departments. They regularly patrol campus grounds and buildings and maintain close contact with residence hall staff to ensure privacy and security. You may request a campus escort by contacting Public Safety.

• Public Safety Non-Emergency: (202) 885-2527
• Public Safety Emergency: (202) 885-3636

RAVE Guardian Safety App

The Rave Guardian Campus Safety App transforms mobile phones into personal safety devices. To download the app, please visit the University Police Crime Prevention page. 

Emergency Evacuation Procedure

Evacuation procedures are posted on the back of your residence hall room door. If you hear the fire alarms going off you must evacuate immediately.

To report a maintenance or housekeeping issue, please notify the Conference Assistant at the front desk of your complex immediately so that a member of the facilities staff is able to attend to it as soon as possible.

If you notice a facilities concern on campus, please inform the nearest UCGS staff member- or call the Conference and Guest Services office at 202-885-8247.