Navigating the American University Campus: A Comprehensive Guide

American University, like many institutions of higher learning, can initially seem like a complex maze. Whether you're a prospective student, a current student, a visiting parent, or attending a special event, understanding the campus layout is essential. This guide aims to provide you with the necessary information to navigate the campus effectively, covering directions, transportation options, key landmarks, and available resources.

Directions to American University

Driving Directions

For those arriving by car, here are detailed directions from major highways:

From Interstate 95 North or Interstate 66 East: Follow Interstate 95 north or Interstate 66 east to Interstate 495, the Capital Beltway.
On the Capital Beltway (I-495): Follow Interstate 495 north.
Interstate 270 South: Follow Interstate I-270 south.
Branch Toward Northern Virginia: Where Interstate 270 divides, follow the right-hand branch toward Northern Va. (not towards Washington).
Merge and Exit: Merge with Interstate I-495, the Capital Beltway, and soon afterwards take exit 39, River Road.
River Road (Maryland Route 190) East: Take exit 39 and carefully follow the signs for River Road (Maryland Route 190) east toward Washington.
Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614): Continue east on River Road to the fifth traffic light. Turn right onto Goldsboro Road (Maryland Route 614).
Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland Route 396): At the first traffic light, turn left onto Massachusetts Avenue (Maryland Route 396).
Glover Gate Entrance: Continue on Massachusetts Avenue for about two miles, through the first traffic circle (Westmoreland Circle). At the fifth traffic light after Westmoreland Circle, make a right into the Glover Gate entrance.
Final landmarks: Go through one stop sign, under the Lydecker Tunnel and Bender Arena will be on your right side.

Public Transportation

Metrorail: The closest Metrorail station is the Tenleytown-AU stop on the Red line.
AU Shuttle: From the station, you can take the AU shuttle that is located on the corner of 40th St. NW and Ablemarle St.

Bicycle Access

Bicycle Friendly University: AU is recognized as a bronze level Bicycle Friendly University by The League of American Bicyclists.
Bicycle Docks and Repair Stations: There are several bicycle docks and repair stations on campus.
Capital Bikeshare: There are also multiple Capital Bikeshare stations adjacent to campus.

Parking

Event Parking: A $10 event rate will be charged for parking during select on-campus athletics and special events.
Bus Parking: Due to campus construction, unfortunately, there is usually no available parking on-campus for visiting team buses.

Navigating the Campus

Campus Map Apps

Helpful App: This app was immediately helpful on my first day at this Univ! Don't get caught at the last minute not knowing where you're supposed to go!
Student-Approved: Try asking a junior or a senior where a building happens to be and they will stare at you blankly and then wave their hand in some general direction that covers most of the campus as they give you "directions".
Efficiency: This app got me to my classes on time, showed me the quickest route, allowed me to find food when I need it and even my parents have the app on their phone so that they can show up when I need them. I wish that I had this at my other University!

American University of Rome

Location and Setting

Janiculum Hill: Overlooking the historical center of Rome, the university is located on top of the Janiculum, Rome’s highest hill, offering spectacular views of the city.
Proximity to Parks and Landmarks: The campus is near two city parks, Villa Sciarra and Villa Pamphili, as well as a number of historical landmarks.

Campus Layout

Urban Campus: The university is an urban campus currently comprising five buildings.
Secure Main Campus: The secure and private main campus is formed of two buildings (Building A and Building B), an auditorium and a spacious garden.
Building A: Building A hosts administrative and faculty offices, student services and the main computer lab.
Building B: Building B has the bulk of the classrooms, laboratories and faculty offices.

Transportation to AUR

Parking: There is limited street-side parking available in the area but it is very well served by public transport.
From Termini Train Station: Take Bus 75 (direction Poerio/Marino - approx. The University is located between the stops Via Dandolo/Calandrelli and Via Giacinto Carini.
From the Airport Terminal Railway Station: Take the Metropolitan Train to the stop “Trastevere Station”. Upon exiting the station, take the Tram #8 in the direction of Piazza Venezia. Get off at Via E. Morosini and catch Bus 44 or 75 that comes up the hill to AUR.

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City Prints

Finishing Options: We offer a variety of finishing options for all our City Prints. Each print is printed on high-quality 105# Stardream Pearlescent Paper.
Framed Prints with Heavy Polystyrene Molding: The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 16.5″ x 16.5″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 16.5″ x 20.5″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Our frames have a black 2.75” wide heavy polystyrene molding. We choose to mount the prints without a glass/acrylic overlay, which shows off the unique properties of our paper stock when it hits the light. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.
Framed Prints with Genuine-Wood Molding: The size of this frame will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Frames are 23″ x 23″ for 12″ x 12″ prints and frames are 15.75″ x 19.75″ for 12″ x 16″ maps. Both frames have a black 1.75” wide genuine-wood molding. The print is enhanced with a soft white acid-free mat, which is bevel cut and placed on top of the print. The print and matt are protected by a premium crystal-clear acrylic overlay. The back of the frame is sealed with a dust cover for added protection.
Canvas Prints: The size of canvases will vary depending on the size of the map you created. Canvas are 30″ x 30″ or 14" x 14" for square pmaps and canvases are 30″ x 40″ or 14″ x 18″ for rectangular maps. We print directly on high-quality canvas, then stretch the image over heavy gauge 1.5″-deep wood stretcher bars.
Return Policy: Please note that all City Prints are printed on demand just for you and we don't stock them. For this reason, all City Prints are not eligible for return. We fully guarantee our products and will do everything in our power to ensure you're satisfied with your purchase. We'd sold 50,000 City Prints to happy homes and we want to continue this trend.

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