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Our Christ-Centered Community
Cultivating Impact: Bailey Wilson ’18
Wilson’s food truck company, Bondi Bowls, impacts communities by serving healthy acai bowls across more than 20 locations in seven states.
Cultivating Impact: Erick Quintanilla ’11, MM ’13
Quintanilla loves giving back to the community by helping students grow in their musical skills as director of bands at Glendora High School.
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.
Stories and News
Community Engagement: APU’s Commitment to Service Merits a Carnegie Classification
Staff Saturday: Lori Lacy ’06, PsyD ’11 Creates a Legacy by Pouring Into Students’ Holistic Wellbeing
Faculty Feature: William Whitney, PhD, Guides Student to Create Pathways For Healing
Student Spotlight: A Heart to Serve: Abigail Tam ’26 Excels in Nursing and Honors Humanities
APU Receives $900,000 Research Grant to Help K-12 Decision Makers
Staff Saturday: Bree Dobos ’22, MDiv ’24 Pursues Ministry as a Residence Director
Faculty Feature: Jenna Reyes, EdD, Sets Students Up for Success by Teaching With Compassion
Student Spotlight: Kali Jo Anema ’24 Shares Openness and Enthusiasm for Personal Growth
Staff Saturday: Everette Brooks Establishes Lasting Bonds with Veteran Students
Faculty Feature: Kirsten Lundin Humer, MFA, Combines Her Love for Voice Coaching, Stories, and Connection in APU Theater Arts
Community Engagement: CHAMP Continues to Inspire the Next Generation of College Students
Staff Saturday: Karen Rouggly ’05, DMin Shares the Light of Christ in All She Does
Faculty Feature: Charity Vasquez, PhD, Equips Child Life Students to Provide Hope in the Midst of Hardship
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneScholarship
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneCommunity
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneService
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneEvents at APU
7:30PM
Munson Chapel - Lecture Hall - Recital Hall
A Gospel Christmas
3:30PM
Kresge Plaza
Christmas Tree Lighting
9:00AM
APU One Day
7:30PM
Upper Turner Campus Center
Christmas Canticles: Come Let Us Adore Him
10:30AM
APU Women’s Swimming/Diving Schedule at Westmont
10:30PM
Midnight Breakfast
10:30PM