Programs and Events

A wide variety of student-initiated activities ranging from dances, bungee jumping, cultural events, and intramural sports programs are coordinated by interns throughout the year. Below are some of the programs and events planned throughout the year.

Fall Semester

Fall Fest (September) is an annual outdoor concert that welcomes new and returning students to the APU community.
Intramural Sports (September-November) include football, powder puff football, softball, and volleyball tournaments comprised of student-organized teams.
Spirit Week (October) is a week full of fun and exciting events celebrating Cougar Pride!
Homecoming/Family Weekend (October) provides an opportunity for alumni and current students’ families to join the community in celebrating God First at Azusa Pacific University.
Les Femmes is the university’s fall semiformal dance held at an off-campus location in the L.A. area.

Spring Semester

Intramural Sports (January-April) include 5-on-5 basketball and soccer tournaments comprised of student-organized teams.
Spring Thing (March) is the university's spring formal dance held at an off-campus location in the L.A. area.
Lollapazusa is an all-day rock-hip-hop-punk-ska band festival.
Cougar Classic, an invitational basketball tournament for GSAC schools, is played in the spring at the end of the intramural basketball season.

Events Held Throughout the Year

Coffeehouse (monthly) is an informal gathering of student performers and artists.
Cultural Arts (monthly) features culturally diverse programs that promote cultural awareness and appreciation.
Outdoor Adventure Trips (monthly) host activities such as hiking, camping, and rock climbing.
Concerts (two per semester) are a great venue featuring locally and nationally recognized Christian bands.
On-Campus Dances (one per semester) provide opportunities for students to get down and boogie.
Student Clubs and Organizations Fair (one per semester) enables students to find out how to get involved in special interest clubs and organizations.
Commuter Fair (one per semester) enables commuter students to find out what on-campus services are available to them as well as ways to get involved.
Midnight Breakfast (one per semester) is held the night before finals, and provides an opportunity for students to relax and get some last-minute tips from professors on the following week’s exams.