Since its inception in 1957, ACM-IAU has acquired an alumni roster of over 40,000 students and has played a major part in preparing teachers, diplomats, linguists, international educators and administrators, Peace Corps professionals, and business men and women for their role in the present-day world.
Join our Capital Campaign
As we approach our 70th anniversary celebration and gala in Aix-en-Provence, France (May 26-30, 2027), there’s no better time to support our esteemed institution! Join us in our mission to raise $5 million to support such initiatives as the President’s Fund, student scholarships, new and updated facilities, and enhanced programming. Your gesture, whether large or small, will help ensure the excellence of our programs for future generations of students.
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Continue your Studies
Explore ACM's graduate degrees based in Aix-en-Provence and Barcelona. IAU Alumni are eligible for up to $10,000 in grants.
Give to ACM-IAU
Support from our alumni has allowed us to grow into the unique institution we are today and to expand access to international education through scholarship opportunities.
ALUMNI EVENTS
70th Anniversary Celebration
2027 marks 70 years of IAU Study Abroad! To celebrate this milestone, ACM-IAU will host its 70th Anniversary Celebration in Aix-en-Provence, France, from May 26-30, 2027.
A regular ticket purchase will include the opening reception, wine tastings, language classes, art classes, an evening gala, a barbecue at the ACM-IAU Vineyard and Atelier Marchutz, and so much more! There will also be opportunities to extend your experience beyond the regular ticket purchase, including day trips in Provence following the formal event program.
TRANSCRIPTS
Official Transcripts
- To request an official transcript, fill out the form below titled “Request an Official Transcript”.
- If you are an IAU student, your official transcript will be sent automatically to your home university at the end of the semester, unless there is a hold on your account. (There is no need to request a transcript outside of this end-of-semester process.)
- If you have a balance due to ACM-IAU, your transcript will be on hold until your balance has been paid in full. Please login to your student portal to review and pay any outstanding balances. Questions regarding payments should be directed to the finance department at us.accounts.receivable@iau.edu.
- Official transcripts are issued as hard copies and sent by airmail, bearing the university seal. Processing times may vary so we recommend submitting requests well in advance of any deadline.
- IAU students who were enrolled through third-party providers (ASA, CEA CAPA, etc.) must request their transcripts directly from the sending institution.
Unofficial Transcripts
- Unofficial transcripts are directly accessible through your Alumni Portal 1-2 weeks following final exams. Once logged into your portal, navigate to the left-hand side menu, click on GENERAL > BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION > then click on TRANSCRIPT.
- For those who attended prior to 2024, unofficial transcripts must be requested via email. Contact registrar@iau.edu.
CAREER SERVICES
Alumni Fellows Program
The ACM-IAU Alumni Fellows Program invites passionate, engaged alumni to return to Aix-en-Provence or Barcelona to help guide the next generation of ACM-IAU students. You know what it’s like to arrive in a new city — full of excitement, questions, and maybe a little uncertainty. Now, you can be the person who helps students settle in, feel supported, and thrive.
As an Alumni Fellow, you’ll offer mentorship, assist with student life and academic programs, and contribute to the vibrant on-site community, all while gaining valuable professional development and international education experience.
Applications for Aix-en-Provence and Barcelona are currently closed.
Complete ALUMNI FELLOWS APPLICATION FORM prior to application deadline. Application includes:
- Personal Details
- Passport Upload
- ACM-IAU Faculty Reference Email
- Headshot Photo
- Resume/CV
- Personal Statement (with provided prompts)
Select applicants will be offered an interview after the application deadline. Around 1-2 months after the deadline, all candidates will be notified via email of the decision of their application. Accepted candidates will begin the visa process and preparations for arrival.
- An alum of ACM-IAU within the last three years
- College graduate (BA or higher)
- Advanced level of French in Aix, and Spanish in Barcelona is beneficial
The Alumni Fellows program is postgraduate study in international education. Students will complete 6 units of academic coursework in a discipline that aligns with the Fellow’s academic and career goals and a 6-unit internship at ACM-IAU. Alumni Fellows may participate in 2-3 consecutive semesters, and are limited to a one-year position. Visa requests and renewals are subject to approval and are not guaranteed. To learn more about the Alumni Fellow role responsibilities during the 6 credits of internship hours, view the Barcelona Alumni Fellow Role Overview or the Aix-en-Provence Alumni Fellow Role Overview.
- Housing in ACM-IAU apartments or residence
- Tuition waiver for up to 12 credits (6 academic units, 6 units internship credit)
- Access to all facilities and ACM-IAU activities
- Support and Professional Development provided by Head of Student Wellness
- The opportunity to share your invaluable support with new ACM-IAU students that you learned within your home abroad
- Flights/Transportation to ACM-IAU’s program campuses
- Food and daily living costs (outside of accompanying ACM-IAU activity)
- Costs associated with getting a visa
Graduate Programs at ACM
ACM offers many opportunities for students to return to the Mediterranean and deepen their academic experience through its graduate degree programs. ACM master’s degrees take place at the Aix-en-Provence, France, campus, with some programs spending a semester at the Barcelona, Spain, center.
Alumni Grant
ACM welcomes and encourages alumni of either IAU or ACM to return to ACM. Alumni who enroll in an ACM program are eligible to receive a $10,000 grant which will be divided among the semesters and summer. The application fee is also waived.
STAY CONNECTED
Looking for Fellow Alumni?
If you are an IAU alum seeking contact with your former classmates, IAU’s Office of Alumni Affairs and Advancement can help in a few different ways, detailed below.
IAU is committed to protecting the confidentiality of information that has been entrusted to its database, and we do not release address or telephone numbers.
Request our help by email
Send us an email at alumni@iau.edu with the name of the alum you are trying to reach. If our alumni database contains an email address for your former classmate, we will forward your message to her/him. If your former classmate does not have an email address, but we do have a mailing address or phone number, you will be notified by return email and provide the option of having us forward a personal letter or message on your behalf (your alum status will be confirmed—we do not release information directly to the non-IAU community).
Request our help by phone
Give us a call at 1-800-221-2051 via the Alumni Affairs extension line with the name of the alum you are trying to reach, and we can share your message with them via email or phone, if we have their contact information in our database.
Request our help by snail mail
You are welcome to write a personal letter, place it in a sealed envelope with the name of your former classmate in the front center, and send this envelope to us in another envelope addressed to:
IAU Alumni Affairs and Advancement
409 Camino Del Rio South, Suite 200
San Diego, CA 92108
Upon receipt, we will complete the address and mail the letter for you.
Join a Group on Social Media
Connect with fellow alumni in our LinkedIn and Facebook alumni groups by clicking on the icons below.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Review your ACM or IAU Program
Share your experience with future ACM-IAU students by leaving a review! Reviews not only share your perspective with prospective students, but they also help ACM-IAU improve its programs.
Find your program on ACM and IAU’s directory listings below to leave a review.
Submit an Alumni Profile
For those wishing to be featured on this ACM-IAU Alumni Profiles Page please complete the following forms, depending on the type of program you completed:
Alumni Through the Years
Annabelle Smith
Aix-en-Provence, Spring 2026
“I lived in a homestay with a wonderful host mom who spoke no English. There were some growing pains at first: trying to get used to each other’s accents, realizing what cultural references wouldn’t translate, and filling the many gaps in my French vocabulary. Because of this, I have had an amazing time and felt supported as I make mistakes and grow in my time in Aix-en-Provence. My host mom has shared her favorite parts of the city with me, introduced me to her family, and taken me to cultural events that I would never have discovered otherwise. I have had the privilege to truly feel like I’m living in Aix instead of just visiting. I’m still a tourist in a lot of ways, but my living style has allowed me to be a mindful and educated participant in my host city.”
Dylan Murray
Barcelona, Spring 2025
“My time at IAU Barcelona was better than I could have imagined. Getting involved as Student Council President allowed me to organize student events, redesign student spaces, and advocate for student voices to improve everyone’s experience. My main takeaway was that the best inspiration comes from being outside your comfort zone. While living in a foreign country and traveling to others, you’re constantly being put outside your comfort zone, whether it’s a strange environment, language, or way of life. That discomfort fueled my creative juices to plan and provide engaging events and material for student government. All in all, I had a blast serving on student government while abroad, and it enhanced my experience two-fold!”
Emily and Michael Grady
Aix-en-Provence, 1979-1980
Mike, a professor of education and Emily, a middle school teacher, both made the bold decision to live and study in Aix-en-Provence with IAU in 1979-80. Mike could study comparative education while in Aix, and Emily volunteered in a local school teaching English. They both enjoyed the IAU art and literature classes they took in addition to the language courses, and they especially loved living with their hosts, the Tavernier family, celebrating Christmas with their family and caring for their dog when they traveled. Upon returning to the U.S., Mike recommenced his work as a professor at Saint Louis University and Emily, inspired by the literature classes she took with Professeure Elisabeth d’Anselme at IAU, began work on a M.A. in English literature. They describe their year at IAU as a turning point in their lives, giving them the chance to shift an American perspective to embracing their place as citizens of the world.
Suzanne Peterson
Aix-en-Provence, 1961-1962
“Studying abroad with IAU in Aix made me see the world differently; my way was not the only way to do things. I loved the small town feeling and made many friends in Aix. I learned French in order to survive. I had had two years of Latin and two years of Spanish. I had 6 weeks of French taught by Mr. Booth and after which I could actually put together simple sentences. No word of English was spoken after the first 10 minutes of class. It was an excellent way to learn. Aix was small enough at that time to get to know many of the local people.”
Matt Ragghianti
Avignon, 1992
“Simply put, these were the most transformative 6 months of my life. Avignon was a dream, as were my instructors and the limitless opportunities to explore the country, the region and my own insatiable appetite for adventure and learning. I remain very close friends with several of the people I was lucky enough to meet in Avignon—from all around the world—and have hosted them at my home in Los Angeles as recently as last month.”