American University will not renew its lease for the Frequency Apartments after the 2026-27 academic year, the University announced in an email on Oct. 2.
In a statement to The Eagle, the University said the decision is part of its “ongoing focus on the on-campus residential experience and the facilities the university operates directly.”
“Over the past several years, AU has made significant investments in its residential facilities and continues to invest in improvements to existing residence halls, including updated furnishings and room configurations, while strengthening options for upper-division, graduate, and law students,” Katya Popova said.
The University additionally said they plan to improve existing residence halls by upgrading amenities and switching room layouts to better fit students’ needs. They also plan to explore housing options that better serve upperclassmen, graduate and law students.
Frequency, an apartment-style housing complex located in Tenleytown, will remain a housing option until Aug. 14, 2027. Current Frequency residents will not be required to move before that point.
“The Frequency has been a popular housing option for many students, particularly those seeking apartment-style living close to the Metro, and Tenleytown neighborhood amenities,” Dr. Dayne Hutchinson, interim vice provost for student affairs, and Dr. Johni Amos, assistant vice president of student affairs, finance and administration, said in the announcement.
Students who were considering campus housing for the 2027-28 school year will receive information about available options before applications open, the email announcement clarified.
The University said additional information will be shared through the Housing & Residence Life website during this transition. A current page on the website states that housing rates for future academic years following this transition will be reviewed via the University’s normal budgeting process.
This article was edited by Olivia Wood, Jessica Ackerman and Gabrielle McNamee. Copy editing done by Avery Grossman, Mattie Lupo and Jaden Maitland Anderson.
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