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Online Learning

Reach your professional and educational goals via online programs

Online Learning Overview

American University offers an expanding number of online programs and classes to help you reach your professional and educational goals. Our online classes retain the rigorous academic standards and high quality of instruction expected in all AU courses while offering you the convenience and flexibility of online learning. AU's unique online graduate programs are designed to fit the schedules of working professionals seeking the advanced knowledge and skills needed in today's competitive world. Although we do offer undergraduate online courses, we do not offer undergraduate online degrees.

Schedule of Classes

To search the American University online courses, please visit the Schedule of Classes page. 

To search the American University Course Catalog, please visit Eagle Service

Program Information

Accreditation

American University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and authorized to offer online learning in most states. For further information, please consult the current list of states in which American University is authorized to offer online learning.

Current AU Students 

Current AU students can select from over 100 online classes offered during the Fall, Spring and Summer sessions. AU undergraduate and graduate students can find many options to fulfill curriculum requirements, to explore special topics, or to work toward degree completion while studying or researching aboard. Online summer classes offer a great way to earn AU credits, even while you cannot be on campus!

Visiting Non-Degree Students

Visiting Non-Degree (Non-AU) Students seeking to supplement the courses offered by their home institutions or to earn credits during the summer sessions may enroll in AU's online classes. Always consult with your academic advisor at your home institution to ensure that classes taken at American University will be accepted for credit, since the transfer of course and degree credits are determined by the receiving institution.