Come to the nation's capital to visit American University and the School of International Service. In addition to meeting with an admissions specialist, we offer a variety of on-campus, local, regional, and online events - see below for more details.
Meet with a Graduate Admissions Specialist
We offer the opportunity for prospective applicants and newly admitted students to schedule informational meetings with an SIS Graduate Admissions Representative throughout the week. Please RSVP for a group or one-on-one session below.
Small group information sessions
One-on-one information sessions
If the posted available appointment slots do not fit your schedule, please call our office at (202) 885-1646. We are happy to accommodate additional visits as needed, and look forward to welcoming you to campus.
Sit in on an SIS Class
During the academic year, we offer the opportunity to sit in on a graduate class on selected evenings. This provides a first-hand glimpse of your future graduate education at SIS.
Recruitment Calendar
Join SIS at events, graduate fairs, and receptions around the world. SIS representatives typically attend events between September and November each year. Click here to view the SIS recruitment calendar to see when an SIS representative will be in your area.
SIS Graduate Programs
14 master's degrees. 9 dual-degree options. 1 executive program in international service. 6 graduate certificate programs. 1 PhD in international relations. Click here to see all that SIS has to offer.
Why SIS?

Click here to listen as members of the SIS community describe the distinctive features of the School of International Service in their own words.






