Admission Policies
Policy Regarding False Information
Students are advised that admission is contingent upon the truthfulness of the information contained in the application files. Discovery of false information subsequent to admission is, at the university's discretion, grounds for immediate dismissal at any point in the student's course of study. Such dismissal shall result in forfeiture of all charges paid and academic credits earned.
The full fraudulent records policy may be obtained from the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center.
Transfer of Credits
Transfer of MSW Credits
Students transferring from CSWE-accredited MSW programs may submit a list of MSW foundation level courses completed within the last five years for evaluation for transfer of credits. Each course will be evaluated by the MSW Program on a case-by-case basis for compatibility with program requirements. A maximum of 12 units may be transferred.
The MSW Program takes responsibility for ensuring that transferred courses are congruent with the curriculum policy statement of CSWE and meet program objectives. For any course in question, the MSW Program will request a copy of the syllabus and bibliography in order to evaluate course objectives and learning activities.
A petition for transfer of credit must fulfill the conditions listed below:
- The work must have been done while the student was enrolled in good standing as a graduate student.
- The work must have been done within five years prior to the award of the MSW degree from Azusa Pacific University.
- The school from which the credits are transferred must be accredited by a regional accreditation agency.
- No transfer grade is less than a B.
- None of the transfer coursework consists of extension or workshop courses.
- Petition for transfer of credit occurs after enrollment in the MSW Program.
Transfer of Elective Credits
The MSW Program has two elective courses (total of six units). Students transferring from another graduate program may petition to have up to six units evaluated for possible elective credit. The course(s) must be relevant to the MSW Program and the material must not be outdated. Petitions must be submitted to the MSW Program for evaluation. Due to the importance of program compliance with CSWE accreditation standards, students may be asked to provide course syllabi in order to assess the relevance and timeliness of course material. Independent study may be taken in place of elective courses.
Transcripts
From Other Schools
Official transcripts are required for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU. Official transcripts for other college course work not leading to a degree, certificate, or credential may be required by the department for program acceptance consideration. An official transcript is must be received directly from the institution(s) and bears an official seal. Transcripts must indicate a B.A., B.M., or B.S. degree for an applicant to be considered for admission to a graduate program. The baccalaureate degree transcript is required even if an applicant has earned a master's degree prior to applying to APU.
International transcripts must be translated into English, certified by an authorized official, and include the posted degree. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency, which creates an official Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report to verify that the international degree is comparable to a degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. An official copy of this Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report is submitted with a student's official transcript for university admission consideration. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions in the Graduate Center for a list of approved agencies.
Once filed, transcripts are subject to the provisions of applicable federal and state laws and regulations and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to other educational institutions.
From APU
Graduate program applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree at APU, either through the Center for Adult and Professional Studies or traditional undergraduate programs, do not need to submit a request for official transcripts from one of the Offices of the Registrar at APU.
Conditional Admission
Some applicants have high academic ability but have not yet achieved English proficiency. For these applicants, conditional admission is offered. Those given conditional admission must either complete their English requirement prior to beginning their program at APU, or they may study in the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) at APU prior to studying in their program. Conditional admission is not available for the Master of Arts in TESOL and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
Waivers
Some departments permit waivers of certain courses. Contact the appropriate department for details on specific waiver procedures. Unlike transfer credit, waivers fulfill course requirements only; no units are awarded. Students with waived courses must choose alternate elective courses to satisfy the unit requirements of their degree program.
