Question 1

How many Jewish students attend AU?

Accepted Answer

American University is home to approximately 1500 undergraduates, 20% of the student body.

Question 2

Does AU have kosher dining?

Accepted Answer

The Kosher Nook at AU's Terrace Dining Room (TDR) offers hot and delicious kosher meals for lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday and lunch on Friday. Pre-packaged kosher sandwiches, salads, and wraps are also available in the campus convenience stores. Hillel offers a free, kosher Shabbat dinner each Friday night, plus kosher meals for many holidays and other occasions.  We also have a controlled-access kosher kitchen in the McDowell Residence Hall, which Hillel students use throughout the year to bake challah, make matzah ball soup, and much more!

Question 3

Is there a Hillel building at AU?

Accepted Answer

We recently announced plans for the establishment of the Trone Family Center for Jewish Life, AU Hillel's new home on campus.  In the meantime, our offices are located in the Kay Spiritual Life Center, the university's interbelief facility. We conduct programs all over campus and maintain a kosher kitchen in the McDowell Residence Hall.

Question 4

Can prospective students meet Hillel staff or students when they visit campus, or even stay overnight with a Jewish student?"

Accepted Answer

Our staff and students are always excited to meet prospective students considering AU!  Please contact us in advance of your visit to schedule a meeting.  We are happy to try and arrange an overnight stay with a current Jewish student, but the schedule of our students determines when this is or is not possible.