Graduation
Graduation is not automatic upon completion of all course work. Students who intend to graduate must complete an Intent to Graduate form and file it with the associate registrar in the Center for Adult and Professional Studies at least 60 days prior to commencement.
All degree requirements must be met before academic clearance will be granted to participate in the commencement ceremonies. Financial responsibilities to the university must be satisfied before academic clearance will be granted.
Commencement exercises are held at the end of the fall semester, the end of the spring semester, and the end of the summer session. The university president, by the authority of the trustees and on recommendation of the faculty, awards the degrees. Details regarding the exercises are mailed to prospective participants. In order to participate in the commencement exercises, all financial obligations to the university must be met.
For information on current commencement events, please visit www.apu.edu/graduation/.
Commencement
Students who begin the MLOS Program in September are eligible to participate in the second spring commencement ceremony following their enrollment. Students who begin the MLOS Program in January are eligible to participate in the second summer commencement ceremony following their enrollment.
Transcripts
To request a copy of your transcript, a letter of request or the official Transcript Request form* is required. An original signature of the student is also required on both forms. If a letter of request is sent, the following information is needed:
- Name
- Address
- Social Security Number
- Original signature
- Dates you attended APU
- Address where transcript is to be sent
- Number of copies requested
- Specify deadline, if applicable
Address:
Center for Adult and Professional Studies
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
Fee: $5 per copy. This can be paid by cash, check, or credit card. The Registrar accepts Visa, MasterCard, and Discover.
Rush Fee: As of July 1, 2005, an additional $20 fee per order
For all mailed transcript rush orders, please mark "RUSH" on the outside of the envelope. Rush requests are given priority attention. If there is a financial obligation to the university, a past due on a Perkins/NDSL loan, a pending grade needed or a current degree to post, we will not be able to release the transcript and/or guarantee rush service.
Express Fee: To have a transcript sent by express mail, the cost is $5 transcript fee, plus $20 rush fee, plus the express delivery fee (determined by the destination). A street address is required; PO boxes cannot be accepted. A pre-paid, addressed overnight envelope may be included with the transcript request, if preferred.
Fax Requests: Fax orders are now accepted. Fax number: (626) 815-5417. All of the information stated above is required plus a credit card number and expiration date for all fax requests.
What can delay or prevent the release of a transcript(s):
- Transcripts will NOT be released until all financial obligations to the university have been met.
- Accounts that have a "past due" on a Perkins/NDSL loan require a release from the Perkins loan officer.
- A pending grade or degree that has yet to be posted can also cause delay.
Online Transcripts: You can obtain an unofficial transcript online through the Internet, as follows:
- Go to the Cougars' Den University Portal.
- Enter your APU Net ID and password. If you do not have your account set up, please call the APU Help Desk at (626) 815-5050 for assistance.
- Scroll down to "My Classes" and click on (unofficial) Transcripts.
- Print an unofficial transcript from this location.
*The downloadable version of this document is provided in a Portable Document Format (PDF). To learn more about PDFs or to install Adobe Acrobat Reader, follow this link.
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.
