Online Programs

Admission Requirements

We make it easy to progress through the admission process. Our recruitment counselors in the School of Adult and Professional Studies will work with you each step of the way, coordinating the application and registration processes for you.

The program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete. In all cases, save copies of the documents you submit.

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

Note: This program is not recommended for students who lack proficiency in basic academic skills, especially collegiate-level English communication skills.

Applicants must:

• Have 60 units or more of transferable credit
  A minimum of 60 units of transferable credit (earned with a C- grade or better) from accredited colleges or universities, documented on official transcripts from each institution attended (Transcripts must be mailed from the colleges or universities directly to APU. A maximum of 70 units may be transferred from a community college.)
• Be 23 years of age or older
• Have a minimum 2.0 GPA
  A minimum grade-point grade-point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale in transferred courses. (Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals who do not meet this criterion if competency can be shown. See the APS Admissions Policies page for details.)
• Have RN licensure
  Applicant must be a registered professional nurse, licensed in the U.S., with at least one year of work experience as a registered nurse, and graduated from an accredited associate degree or diploma nursing program. (If it has been more than five years since working as an RN, the referesher course must be taken.)

Applicants must submit:

• An APS Application for Admission (Apply Online | Download PDF)
• A $25 nonrefundable application fee
• A reference (Download PDF)
  A reference form identifying persons qualified to judge academic or professional expertise.
• A writing sample
  Include a writing sample that demonstrates written communication skills.
• Two official transcripts (Download PDF)
  Request that official transcripts (one for APS, one for the student's portfolio) be sent to APU's School of Adult and Professional Studies for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU.
• A copy of your CPR certificate from the American Heart Association (AHA)
• A copy of your RN license
• A copy of your immunization record
• Additional materials
  You may need to submit additional admissions materials as directed by your APS admissions representative.

Submit all materials to:

School of Adult and Professional Studies
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
Fax: (626) 815-5417
aps@apu.edu

International students must apply through the International Center. 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.

What to Expect

Once the Center for eLearning and Teaching receives your application, application fee, and official or unofficial transcripts, your paperwork will be reviewed to determine transfer credit. Once an enrollment counselor has reviewed your application and transcripts, they will contact and notify you of your admission status. After you have been accepted, you will need to turn in the remaining documents required above.

If you are applying for Financial Aid, complete and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online for the corresponding academic year. Request financial aid transcripts from those institutions attended within the current calendar year. This is required by the U.S. Department of Education.

Qualified prospective online program students will receive instructions for an invitation-only online registration process. Students will complete a timed writing exam, pay any outstanding fees ($25 application fee and $100 registration fee), and complete enrollment paperwork online with an enrollment counselor.

Some programs, including this one, begin as soon as enough students enroll to form a cohort. The students form a cohort and complete the program as a group. Students in cohorts need only register once for the duration of the program.

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.