“This was one of the worst things we’ve ever had to do”

AU students returning to campus excites some neighbors, sparks concern in others

Student shares experience isolating on campus with COVID-19

Students look back at “Zoom fatigue” and struggling to make connections

Students cite financial concerns, cheaper off-campus housing in decision

Students adapt to living in D.C. without having a freshman residential experience

AU Student Health Center director says most students shouldn’t anticipate eligibility until months down the road

Implementation of surveillance testing part of lessons learned, University says

RAs typically receive guaranteed on-campus housing and a stipend

Many feel pressured to find housing in D.C. despite lack of preparation

Some say they’ve received errors on the testing app

Almost 100 students elected to stay at the Marriott Residence Inn, with varying degrees of supervision

“Pandemic more challenging in a university setting,” Burwell says

Virtually no aspect of the University community has gone untouched

Some in-person jobs are available for students in the D.C. area

Administrators attempt to balance a growing deficit and public health concerns

After AU canceled on-campus housing for all students, RAs were left without alternative plans

Some say they feel safer in the District