Early Decision Agreement Form

The Early Decision Plan at American University is an application option for freshman students for

whom American University is their first choice. It is a binding program, which means that when you

choose to apply as an Early Decision candidate, you agree to enroll at American University, if

admitted, in exchange for receiving your admission decision early.

First Name Last Name

Date of birth: AU ID Number

Street Address City

State Postal Code

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From the National Association for College Admission Counseling Statement of Principles of Good Practice:

“Early Decision (ED) is the application process in which students make a commitment to a

first-choice institution where, if admitted, they definitely will enroll. While pursuing admission

under an Early Decision plan, students may apply to other institutions, but may have only one Early

Decision application pending at any time. Should a student who applies for financial aid not be

offered an award that makes attendance possible, the student may decline the offer of admission

and be released from the Early Decision commitment. The institution must notify the applicant of the

If you are accepted under an Early Decision plan, you must promptly withdraw the

applications submitted to other colleges and universities and make no additional

applications to any other university in any country. If you are an Early Decision candidate and

are seeking financial aid, you need not withdraw other applications until you have received

notification about financial aid from the admitting Early Decision institution.

Signature of Student Date

I wish to be considered as an Early Decision candidate at American University in Washington, D.C. I have read and understand

my rights and responsibilities under the Early Decision process. I also understand that with an Early Decision offer of

admission, this institution may share my name and my Early Decision Agreement with other institutions.

Signature of Counselor Date