Domestic Applicants
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:
- A bachelor’s degree
A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university. - A minimum 3.0 GPA
A minimum grade-point baccalaureate or master’s grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. (Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals who do not meet this criterion if competency can be shown.)
Applicants must submit:
- A Graduate Application for Admission (Apply Online | Download PDF)
- A $45 nonrefundable application fee
- Letter to the dean (Download PDF)
A typewritten letter to the dean describing educational goals as well as short- and long-term professional goals. - A résumé
- Three letters of recommendation (Download PDF)
Submitted by principals or district administrators who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic ability and potential for service in school administration. - 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. - Proof of Certificate of Clearance
Certificate of Clearance or valid Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) document for those residing in the state of California. Applicants residing outside California may complete the Affidavit for Clearance (PDF).
Use the following program code when applying: GATE02
Submit all materials to:
Graduate Center: AdmissionsAzusa 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 2013–14 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 appropriate office.
