American University

Washington, D.C.
4-year | Private
Enrollment: 13,885

Academic year of attempt: 2020-21
Academic year of inaugural cancellation: 2020-21

Classification: successful student-led cancellation effort

Frequency of cancellation: presidential elections; every four years in years divisible by four

Academic calendar

2020-21

Petition: Make Election Day Non-Instructional at American University

Washington Post: Students call on campuses to cancel Election Day classes

President’s Office: Cancellation Announcement from President Burwell

Student newspaper: AU will close operations on Election Day

Washington Post: American University to cancel Election Day classes

2024-25

Memorandum from Provost’s Office: Election Day and Thanksgiving Week Updates