News Archive (2020)

• Financial Aid Tips: Completing the FAFSA for Graduate School

  June 30, 2020 by Ashley Eneriz

  When it comes to financial aid tips, the best thing for grad students to do is to fill out the FAFSA, even if they haven’t made a school decision yet.
• 9 Reasons to Take Online Summer School Classes

  June 9, 2020 by Stephanie Thurrott

  With online summer school courses, you can keep the momentum going to explore new courses, graduate sooner, and save money. Learn more about the additional benefits of taking summer classes.
• 4 Financial Tips to Maximize Your Stimulus Check

  April 17, 2020 by John M. Thornton, CPA, Ph.D.

  An APU professor offers recommendations on four things you should do before you spend your COVID-19 stimulus check.
• Grad School Tips: 4 Ways to Make a Successful Transition

  April 4, 2020 by Tobin Perry

  Unsure about the transition from undergraduate studies to grad school? Here are a few grad school tips to get you ready.
• Free Resources for Online College Students During COVID-19

  April 1, 2020 by Morgan Rogers

  Find free resources and virtual tools to use as you complete your online classes during COVID-19.
• How I’m Navigating College During the Era of Coronavirus

  March 23, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20

  If you’re a college student like me, you’re probably struggling to keep up with the news and rapid changes that are taking place as a result of Coronavirus, or COVID-19. Here’s how I’m navigating these challenges one day at a time.
• Attending Remote Classes: 5 Tips to Help You Thrive

  March 19, 2020 by Ashley Eneriz

  Completing remote classes definitely feels different than attending in-class sessions. Here are five tips to help you succeed in your coursework.
• Exploring the Experience of a First-Generation Graduate Student

  March 19, 2020 by Ana Felce

  Curious to know what it’s like as a first-generation graduate student? Hear from grad students who were first in their families to pursue this next level of higher education.
• Adapting Quickly to Your New Online Learning Environment

  March 13, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20 and Evelyn Allen, M.S. ’19

  As a college student, you may be experiencing a sudden transition into online classes. If you are accustomed to taking classes in-person, there are many ways to make the shift to online courses easier.
• I Love Telling Stories: What Majors Are Best for Launching Storytelling Careers?

  March 3, 2020 by Stephanie Thurrott

  Honing your storytelling skills as part of your major can prepare you for storytelling careers in a range of fields, from marketing to ministry.
• The Graduate Student Experience: How to Balance Work and School

  February 27, 2020 by Tobin Perry

  The graduate student experience of balancing school, work, and life isn’t easy. But two APU graduates say it’s possible—and you can thrive in the process!
• 6 Tips for Thriving in Your Sophomore Year of College

  February 20, 2020 by Stephanie Thurrott

  Transitioning from the exploratory freshman year to the sophomore year of college can be a little challenging. Here are six tips that can help you succeed.
• 5 Graduation Questions to Ask Before You Leave College

  February 18, 2020 by Ben Kissam

  The end is in sight—you’re about to graduate from college! Here are five graduation questions to focus on to help you prepare for the next step.
• APU Receives Carnegie Community Engagement Classification

  January 31, 2020

  The Carnegie Foundation selected Azusa Pacific University as 1 of 119 institutions to receive its 2020 Community Engagement Classification.
• 5 Tips for Online Courses: How to Connect with Your Professors

  January 7, 2020 by Ben Kissam

  Here are five relationship-building tips for online courses to help you better connect with your professors!
• Is a Financial Planning Career Right for You?

  January 2, 2020 by Ashley Eneriz

  Thinking of pursuing a financial planning career? That could be smart—the number of job opportunities in the field is projected to grow 10 percent by 2026!