Admission Requirements
Application Deadline
The MIS/CIS Program works on a rolling admission basis, and classes begin in the fall and spring when 18-24 students have enrolled, forming a cohort that will complete the program as a group. The first step is to contact a CAPS enrollment counselor at (626) 815-5301 and/or attend an information meeting. The sooner you submit your admissions materials, the sooner you can begin your program.
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to the MIS/CIS Program, the student must have the following:
- Completed CAPS Application for Admission
- A $25 nonrefundable application fee
- A minimum of 60 units of transferable credit (earned with a C- grade or better) from accredited colleges or universities, documented on official transcripts from each institution attended (Transcripts must be mailed from the colleges or universities directly to APU. A maximum of 70 units may be transferred from a community college.)
- Minimum 25 years of age
- Five years overall work experience, with last two years and current job in an IT-related position
- Program prerequisites met by work experience or course work
- Official transcripts from all schools attended (two copies)
- A grade-point average of 2.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) in the transferred courses
- A reference form identifying persons qualified to judge academic or professional expertise
- A writing sample that demonstrates written communication skills
When the above requirements have been met, students will receive a letter of admission and statement of estimated accepted credits.
This program is not recommended for students who lack proficiency in basic academic skills, especially collegiate-level English communication skills.
International students: Please refer to the International Center website, or call (626) 812-3055 for specific details regarding international admissions requirements, financial information, and other general policies.
