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How to Apply

To apply for graduate admission to Azusa Pacific University, U.S. citizens/permanent residents must submit the following to the Office of Graduate Admissions:

  1. A Graduate Application (Apply Online | Download PDF)
  2. The $45 application fee
    The application fee must be paid (or waived) before the application can be processed. The application fee is waived for Operation Impact students and alumni who have earned a degree previously from APU.
  3. Proof of an earned baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited college or university with a minimum 2.5 GPA
    This is the minimum required to begin taking courses while in the application process. Doctoral, business and management, education, and behavioral and applied sciences programs do not allow applicants to take courses until admitted.
  4. All supplemental items required by the applicant's program.
    Additional program-specific items are required to complete the graduate application. These items must all be submitted to the Graduate Center to complete the application process. Typically these include:

    • A letter to the dean
    • Official transcripts that show college course work completed
    • Letters of recommendation
    • Statement of experience or résumé

    To verify program-specific admission requirements, visit www.apu.edu/graduatecenter/admissions/requirements/program/.

Program-Specific Applications

Please visit www.apu.edu/apply/dom/grad to download applications or forms specific to your program.

CAPS and International Graduate Applicants

Students seeking enrollment in any of APU's Adult and Professional Studies programs must contact CAPS Admissions team.

International applicants have a separate admissions process. Visit the International Center for more information on international student admissions.