Giving to American University Athletics and Recreation

Athletics has held an important role at AU since the day its doors opened in 1925. AU entered the Patriot League in 2001 and subsequently has won 22 league championships. Today, athletics and AU continue to make a winning combination, with 16 teams and hundreds of student-athletes committed to performing their best in the classroom and in competition.

Your gift to Athletics can help to fund scholarships, purchase new equipment, improve facilities, recruit top-notch coaching staffs and support student-athletes who want to stretch and build their bodies and minds while at AU.

Designating your Gift
To designate your gift to a specific sport or program, choose the "Other" button instead of "General Athletics" and write in the program to which you would like your gift designated. Please feel free to list any special designations or questions as well and we will reply when your gift registers. Or, you can simply choose "General Athletics" and your gift will be used for the sport or program that AU feels is most in need.

To make an online gift to American University Athletics, click here and select 'Athletics' in the 'Area of Benefit' field.

While considering making a donation to American University Athletics and Recreation please consider becoming an Eagles Club Member.

Invest in the future;
Invest in student- athletes;
Invest in American University Athletics Department

We are on the verge. American University athletic teams are breaking records, winning championships, and competing on a national level. Success, however, is not limited just to the field. AU student-athletes are performing above school averages in the class room and receiving academic honors in recognition.

We use your gifts wisely. Your gift goes directly to help student-athletes succeed on and off the field. One hundred percent of every dollar donated goes directly to individual sport programs or shared athletic department facilities and activities.

We improve student-athletes lives. Your gift will help us provide sport facilities, equipment, and opportunities as well as academic support for all student athletes.

We honor the past, present, and future of American University athletics. Your gift will support efforts to preserve and celebrate the history of American University athletics and shape the future for greater opportunities for current athletes.

We advocate for student-athletes. The competitive job market that faces our graduating student- athletes is extremely difficult, yet with your gift we will be able to foster the well rounded, team-player the working world is seeking for employment.

We have great people. American University pride runs deep in our department. The administration, coaches, and staff work tirelessly to promote American University, AU athletics, student-athletes, and good sportsmanship. Your gift will help provide the financial support our staff needs to fully promote American University.

We are a community. Your gift will make you apart of a very special American University community, one which represents the university at large, produces quality student-athletes, and continues to hang championship banners in Bender Arena.