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We'll help you grow as a Christian leader and learn to innovate in your field.
Our Christ-Centered Community
Cultivating Belonging
This Christ-centered community supports students as they seek answers to life’s most important questions and grow in their faith so that they can serve others and impact the world for Christ.
Cultivating Transformation
APU’s faculty and staff create environments where students experience transformation through academics, mentorship, and care for their whole person.
APU Presents: Ulyses’ Story
After two deployments with the U.S. Marine Corps, Ulyses Lopez ’19, MDiv ’23, returned home, seeking a place of healing while transitioning back to civilian life. Ulyses found restoration at APU.
Stories and News
Staff Saturday: Erin Thorp ’96, MA ’13 Enriches Students’ Lives by Helping Them Explore Their Calling
Staff Saturday: Matthew Browning MA ’94, EdD Lives Out His Calling Through Developing Student Engagement as the Director of Commuter Life
Faculty Friday: A Calling With a Definite Purpose: Rachel Castaneda, PhD, Teaches Students to Love Like Jesus
Academic Feature: APU Theater Arts Program Studies Abroad in the UK
Staff Saturday: Brooke Lincoln Equips APU’s Women’s Soccer Team to Pursue Excellence
Faculty Feature: Cynthia Dollins, EdD, Advocates for Literacy Through Her Life-long Love of Stories
Alumni Feature: Kelly Schlenz ’03, MA ’11 Lives Out His God-Given Calling as Executive Director of Idyllwild Pines Camp
Academic Feature: On-Campus Jobs Offer Students Flexible and Enriching Work
Visit APU
Southern California offers countless opportunities, all at APU's doorstep—world-renowned destinations, teeming urban centers, and influential global economies.
Alongside our Azusa campus, just 26 miles from Los Angeles, we offer multiple campus locations throughout the region. Each hosts different programs, and all provide a high-quality, Christ-centered APU education.
Azusa
Study near unrivaled opportunities in L.A., Hollywood, and Silicon Beach, the tech capital of SoCal.
High Desert
Focus on healthcare, business, or education. Experience the advantages of a small-town community.
Murrieta
Advance your career through programs in a fast-growing, business-friendly region.
Monrovia
Immerse yourself in a healthcare program near some of SoCal's top hospitals.
Orange County
Learn within a thriving economy, and benefit from the coast's abundant jobs and resources.
Inland Empire
Study near historic downtown San Bernardino, the economic and cultural heart of the Inland Empire.
San Diego
Succeed in education, leadership, nursing, or psychology in a dynamic city known for innovative industries.
Our Cornerstones
Christ
Our faith in Jesus Christ is central to who we are. It guides every endeavor at APU—whether studying in the classroom, gathering in fellowship, or serving in the local community.
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Scholarship
APU’s life-changing education develops you into a disciple and scholar, equipping you to succeed in your field and make a difference in the world.
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Community
We are a welcoming, diverse Christ-centered community that values each person as created in the Image of God. The relationships we cultivate help students reach their full potential and enable others to do the same.
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Service
We believe Christ calls us to serve others and opportunities abound at APU—locally, internationally, and academically. These experiences transform both our students and those they serve.
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Events at APU
10:30AM
Felix Event Center
Wednesday Morning Chapel - Academic Convocation
7:00PM
Cougar Soccer Complex
APU Women’s Soccer vs Cal State San Marcos
7:00PM
Cougar Soccer Complex
APU Men’s Soccer vs Western Oregon
8:00PM
Upper Turner Campus Center
Kaleo Chapel
10:30AM
Upper Turner Campus Center
Friday Morning Chapel
11:00AM
APU Women’s Volleyball vs Western Oregon
6:00PM