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Admission Requirements – Domestic Applicants

The university graduate and program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete.

International students have a separate application procedure that precedes the standard admission process. View international requirements.

Applicants must possess:

• Bachelor's or master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
  
• Grade-point average of 3.0 or above
  
• Completed course in introductory computer concepts
  
• Excellent working knowledge of various uses of a computer, at least two computer programming languages, a word processing package, a database package, in-depth skill and knowledge of a spreadsheet application, and other operating systems

Applicants must submit:

• Graduate application (Apply Online | Download PDF)
  
  Please use the following program code when applying to this program: GCSC09
• $45 application fee
  
• Official transcripts
  Request that official transcripts be sent to APU's Graduate Center for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU. Learn more about APU's transcript policy.
  
• Three APU recommendation forms
  Submitted by professors or employers who have current knowledge of the applicant's academic ability and potential
  
• Resume
  Please include most relevant work and volunteer experience
  
• Statement of purpose
  Submit a 1-2 page written statement describing educational and professional goals
  
• IT Competency Worksheet (PDF)
  
  

Submit all materials to:

Graduate Center: Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
Fax: (626) 815-4545 • (626) 815-4571
graduatecenter@apu.edu

What to Expect

After all admission materials have been received by the Graduate Center, the faculty or department chair reviews the applicant’s file. The student is notified in writing of the admission decision.

Note: This information is current for the 2012–13 academic year; however, all stated academic information is subject to change. Please refer to the current Academic Catalog for more information. For additional information, please contact the department.