Admission Requirements
Application Requirements
University graduate and program admission requirements must be met before an application is complete.
International students have a separate application procedure that precedes the standard admission process. Please contact the International Center at (626) 812-3055 or ies@apu.edu.
- A bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 (Students with grade-point average of 2.50-2.99 will be considered for admission on a provisional basis.)
- Potential as a scholar (An assessment of student’s total qualifications — the rigor of their undergraduate studies, academic performance, extensive work experience, and personal references — is made.)
Admission Procedures
- A completed Graduate Application for Admission (available online at www.apu.edu/apply)
- A $45 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts are required for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU.
- Three letters of recommendation
- Typewritten letter to the dean describing educational and professional goals
- Résumé or vita of work experience
All materials should be submitted to:
Graduate Center: Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
Located at:
568 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4570
Fax (626) 815-4545
(626) 815-4571
graduatecenter@apu.edu
www.apu.edu/graduatecenter
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.
International Applicants
All international applicants should request application materials from the Office of International Student Services (ISS). International applicants must provide the following:
- A graduate international application for admission
- A $65 nonrefundable application fee
- Official copies of transcripts and official TOEFL test scores sent directly from the academic institution to APU
- Letters of recommendation
- Typewritten letter to the dean describing educational and professional goals
- Résumés or vita of work experience
In addition, international applicants must:
- Meet all the regular admission requirements for the chosen graduate program.
- Submit an affidavit of support and a bank statement proving financial ability to pay for educational costs.
- Be proficient in English, as evidenced by a TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of 600/250 or above. (Applicants who do not meet this requirement may enroll in the APU American Language and Cultural Institute [ALCI], or a similar program elsewhere, to upgrade their language and analytical skills to the required level.)
- Enroll in TESL 500 English for Internationals during their first semester at APU, unless their undergraduate degree is from an institution in which the language of instruction is English.
Those who pass the pretest in the first meeting of TESL 500 are excused from further attendance; those who remain will refine their English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition to TESL 500, the Department of Global Studies, Sociology, and TESOL offers numerous courses and workshops in skill building and writing competence that directly support international students in the MBA Program.
International applications should be sent to:
International Center
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000 USA
(626) 812-3055
Fax (626) 815-3801
ies@apu.edu
After all admission materials have been received by the Office of International Student Services, the School of Business and Management reviews the applicant’s file. The student is notified of the committee’s decision within approximately two weeks.
Residency Requirement
To be considered in residence, a student must be enrolled in at least one Azusa Pacific University course. This includes any course taken online or at an APU regional center.
English Proficiency Requirements
All students graduating from non-English speaking institutions and applying for university graduate admission, with the exception of APU-approved bilingual programs, must submit a Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score sent by ETS. The university minimum required score for graduate study is 550 (213 for the computer-based test). The minimum required score may be higher for a specific graduate program. Please see the applicable program information for its minimum TOEFL score requirements.
An Internet-based TOEFL (IBT) score can also be used as a verification of English proficiency. Please contact ISS for specific scoring requirements.
An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score can be used as a verification of English proficiency. For regular admission, a minimum score of seven (7) is required.
Applicants studying full time and earning 48 units (not including ESL units) in an English-speaking university immediately prior to applying to APU may be eligible to waive the TOEFL requirements. Verification of English as the language of instruction will be required.
In addition, students must enroll in TESL 500 English for International Students during their first term at APU regardless of TOEFL score. During the first class session, an opportunity will be given to demonstrate proficiency in English. If this is met, the student can waive the class.
A student's ability to speak English well and use clear pronunciation is an important part of a graduate education. It is assumed that a student's spoken English will be at a high enough level to communicate and participate competently in classes. If, while in classes, it is determined that the student's ability to communicate and participate in English is below the necessary standard, a teacher may refer him/her to the department chair who can require him/her to enroll in a noncredit program, at the student's expense. This program will be specifically designed to enable the student to raise his/her English communication ability.
