About
Details at a Glance
School Type
PublicApplication Fee
$55Financial Aid Available
Yes
Degrees Offered
Our Program
Our graduate programs will build your competence and knowledge as a multi-platform communicator. We will teach you the in-demand skills critical to your professional success. You will also learn the critical theory and fundamental underpinnings to sustain your career well into the future.
With Washington, D.C., one of the most exciting, influential, and dynamic cities in the world, as your classroom, you'll have opportunities and internships that will open the door to a career in the communication industry.
Admissions
Application Fee
$55
Requirements
- Personal Statement
- 2 Letters of Recommendation
- Resume
- Unofficial Transcript
Additional Requirements
International Applicants:
If you attended university outside the US, you will need to submit a course-by-course evaluation of transcripts by a NACES approved member.
And in order to receive a student visa from AU, international students must meet the English-language proficiency requirement through one of the following ways:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 100
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) score of at least 7.0
- Duolingo English Test- score of at least 120
Application Deadline
For Graduate Applicants:
- Priority Deadline: February 1st
- Late Deadline: July 1st
For PhD Applicants:
- Deadline: December 15th
Student Body
Total Students
350 Students
Clubs & Associations
Associations:
- National Association for Black Journalists (NABJ)
- National Association for Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)
- Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)
- Women in Film & Video (WIFV)
- University Film Video Association (UFVA)
- Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA)
Student Government:
- Graduate Student Council
Working Groups:
- Picture Lock Productions
- Docs in Progress
- Interface Media Group
AU Publications:
- The Wash
- The BlackPrint
- The Eagle
Tuition & Financial Aid
Additional Information
- Financial Aid Available
- Application Fee Waivers Available
Location & Contact
Phone
Email