News and Updates (2020)
- June 16, 2020The university is pleased to announce our plan to reopen this fall. Destination APU: A Safe Return to Campus is guided by focused care and adherence to federal, state, and county health directives.
- June 3, 2020 by Tobin PerryOne way you can help solve problems that impact people is through a UX design degree, like APU’s Master of Arts in User Experience Design.
- May 18, 2020 by Mia Long Anderson, Ph.D.Communicating well matters at all times, and even more so during crisis situations. An APU faculty member offers strategic communication tips based on life lessons that hold true today.
- May 15, 2020An Important Message for Parents and Families From the Vice President for Student Affairs
- May 15, 2020An Important Message for Students From the Vice President for Student Affairs
- May 8, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20 and Evelyn Allen, M.S. ’19Talking with kids about Coronavirus is new parenting territory, but there are many evidence-based communication strategies you can apply in your home today. A school psychologist and APU faculty member shares her top recommendations.
- May 4, 2020 by Nathan FosterWith a focus on training California’s growing high-tech workforce, APU’s M.S. in Biotechnology helps many students land prestigious internships and jobs at major companies in the industry. Some students are working on drugs to combat COVID-19.
- April 28, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20 and Evelyn Allen, M.S. ’19As a college student, you’ve been adapting to a completely new situation while continuing your studies. Here are some tips for protecting your mental health and spiritual wellness.
- April 27, 2020 by Abigail ReedAs you gear up for the next chapter of your life in the midst of this challenging time, APU is committed to helping make your college transition as smooth as possible by extending the deposit deadline and offering virtual resources to assist you.
- April 23, 2020To address concerns of COVID-19 grade impacts, APU will move to a student choice Pass/Fail system for all Spring 2020 undergraduate students and some Spring 2020 graduate students
- April 21, 2020The University is pleased to announce our ongoing commitment to honoring our 2020 graduates by scheduling two additional days of Commencement activities. . .
- April 18, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20If you’re a college student, or someone who is working from home in another capacity, it is important to make sure that you have a functional work space. Here are some tips.
- April 17, 2020We recognize the challenges that come with your student completing their courses through distance education, creating new routines, and finding the motivation to end the semester strong . . .
- April 17, 2020important Updates Related to Graduate and Professional Summer Course Schedules
- April 17, 2020important Updates Related to Undergraduate Summer Course Schedules
- 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.
- April 8, 2020With Easter approaching, I hope your student has settled into a new routine with their online classes, while you have adjusted to work transitions and found ways to connect with friends and loved ones while practicing social distancing . .
- April 8, 2020With Easter approaching, I hope you have settled into a new routine of telework, built in time for rest and reflection, and found ways to connect with friends and loved ones while practicing social distancing . . .
- April 3, 2020Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic altering our daily routines, the APU Community was scheduled to gather today in celebration of our rich legacy and deepening commitment to Christ-centered Academic Excellence . . .
- April 3, 2020 by Nathan FosterAmidst COVID-19, as APU students returned home and began online classes, they had to adjust to life without many staples that helped sustain them spiritually while on campus, including chapel. Here are some ways to stay spiritually active from home.
- April 2, 2020 by Evelyn AllenMaster of Public Health students at APU were in the middle of their spring semester when the Coronavirus crisis meant their learning suddenly took on even more immediate relevance.
- April 1, 2020 by Morgan RogersFind free resources and virtual tools to use as you complete your online classes during COVID-19.
- March 30, 2020KTLA 5 News featured Azusa Pacific alumna Paige Bernal ’15, ’20, tutoring coordinator and graduate research assistant, as she sews homemade masks for a local hospital during the Coronavirus Virus Disease 2019 outbreak.
- March 27, 2020Review the most recent updates from APU’s Student Health Center. Beginning March 30, the SHC team wil be available Monday-Friday for telemedicine appointments from 9 a.m.-4 p.m., and for in-person appointments from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 27, 2020 by Evelyn AllenFor many of us, the Coronavirus may be our first experience with a serious pandemic response. Read more about how a highly trained public health expert is managing the COVID-19 crisis in her own home.
- March 25, 2020 by Allison OsterYour college student has returned home and is now trying to do college in a way they likely never anticipated. As a family member, how do you support them in this time? Jim Burns, Ph.D., from APU’s HomeWord Center for Youth and Family offers tips.
- March 24, 2020Información importante de COVID-19 del presidente de APU.
- March 24, 2020"Over these last two weeks, we have, together, made a remarkable conversion in our campus operations both in Azusa, our Regional Campuses, and across the world."
- March 23, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20If 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.
- March 22, 2020Información importante de COVID-19 para padres y familiares de estudiantes de APU.
- March 22, 2020APU's Monrovia site will close beginning Monday, March 23. Please read the following important update if you attend class or work at this site.
- March 22, 2020Important COVID-19 Information for Parents and Family Members of APU Students
- March 22, 2020Important COVID-19 information from the Student Health Center for APU students.
- March 21, 2020Grace in course due dates and participation requirements in undergraduate courses extended until Wednesday, March 25.
- March 20, 2020Governor's "Stay at Home" statewide order prompts expedited move out date for student housing of Sunday, March 22.
- March 20, 2020All Azusa Pacific regional campuses are closed from March 20 through April 3.
- March 19, 2020 by Ashley EnerizCompleting remote classes definitely feels different than attending in-class sessions. Here are five tips to help you succeed in your coursework.
- March 18, 2020APU will discontinue skills/simulation and OSCE experiences on all campuses as of March 22; all health assessment labs will also move online. Students can elect to continue their clinical placements on a voluntary basis pending facility availability.
- March 18, 2020APU's School of Nursing has discontinued on-campus skills and simulation labs and expanded online resources. Students can elect to continue their clinical placements on a voluntary basis pending facility availability.
- March 18, 2020Update for APU employees: Please review the following message from Human Resources. Employees in nonessential roles should work with their supervisors to prepare to work from home beginning March 23.
- March 17, 2020Desde que compartí con ustedes el jueves pasado nuestras decisiones en curso sobre el estado de las actividades de enseñanza, investigación y servicio de APU en respuesta a la pandemia del COVID-19, mucho ha cambiado en el panorama global y local.
- March 17, 2020Parking Information During the University-adopted Social Distancing Measures.
- March 17, 2020Please read the latest announcement from President Ferguson on university decisions in response to the ongoing Coronavirus situation, including information on housing, dining services, and commencement.
- March 14, 2020On March 13, Riverside County announced that all schools, including private colleges and universities, must close from March 16 to April 3. APU will comply with that order.
- March 13, 2020 by Anna Cayot ’20 and Evelyn Allen, M.S. ’19As 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.
- March 13, 2020Faculty: View a list of helpful resources to support you in providing Canvas-based teaching.
- March 13, 2020All remaining Spring 2020 course sessions will convert to online using Canvas beginning Monday, March 16, 2020, until the close of finals week. Read for additional information that might be helpful to students.
- March 13, 2020 by Evelyn Allen, M.S. ’19The reality of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is difficult to process on many different levels. Yet we can take a step back and discover that we have an important role to play during this global health crisis.
- March 13, 2020 by Morgan RogersLearn how to reduce the risk of illness and prevent Coronavirus spread when you’re living on campus.
- March 12, 2020Dada la propagación del coronavirus global (COVID-19), ahora es necesario que tomemos decisiones adicionales para salvaguardar aún más a nuestra familia de APU y actuar como una comunidad responsable y afectuosa.
- March 12, 2020Although classes won't meet in person, university living areas will remain open, and dining services will be available and supported through the end of the academic year. The university continues to assess this decision. . .
- March 12, 2020Given the global spread of the Coronavirus, it now becomes necessary for us to make additional decisions to safeguard our community. All classes will convert to an online format beginning March 16 and continue through the end of finals week.
- March 9, 2020Student gatherings across campus are canceled for the week of March 9-13; classes will continue to meet as scheduled.
- March 6, 2020Proteger la salud y el bienestar de sus estudiantes es la principal prioridad de la universidad.
- March 6, 2020APU faculty and staff: Please review the following information related to COVID-19.
- March 6, 2020Parents and families: Before students return to campus, please review the following information related to the Coronavirus and travel.
- March 6, 2020Students: If you have traveled internationally, please review the information on what to do next.
- March 5, 2020A message to APU students returning from mid-semester break.
- January 7, 2020 by Ben KissamHere are five relationship-building tips for online courses to help you better connect with your professors!
Our Response at a Glance
Student Health Center
The Student Health Center team is available Mon.-Fri. for telemedicine appointments from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and in-person appointments from 1-4 p.m.
Classes
All summer lecture-based courses will move to a Canvas-based learning environment.
Staff
Most staff have moved to telework. Essential employees remain in place to ensure location-based university services remain active.