Online Students
An Azusa Pacific Education Online
Investing time in your education now can help you move toward a meaningful future. APU’s online programs prepare you to lead in numerous fields that positively impact our world, such as nursing, psychology, education, communication, business, and the arts. In our vibrant, virtual learning community, you’ll experience a Christ-centered education and connect with expert professors and classmates who are passionate about making a difference. Just like students who study on APU’s campus, online students have access to a wealth of university resources to support your studies.
Whether you want to complete your bachelor’s degree or begin an online graduate program, start making progress on your goals and find your program today.
Financial Aid is Available
70% of graduate and professional students receive financial aid.
The Online Experience
More than 60,000 graduates are part of the Azusa Pacific alumni family, and our online degree programs mean an APU education is always accessible. For many, the online format is the most convenient way to balance school with other life commitments. Find out what an online education at APU can do for you.
Education on Your Schedule
By studying online, you can earn your degree or take classes on your schedule. The online platform allows you to complete coursework when and where it works best for you—without sacrificing academic quality. Get the training and preparation you need to advance in your chosen field while adapting coursework to fit into your life, not the other way around.
Faith Perspective on Your Life and Calling
Wherever you are on your life journey, you have an important role to play. Your online program at APU will encourage you to view your life and work through this lens, deepening your faith both personally and professionally. Benefit from an online support system that addresses not just your academic needs, but also your spiritual development.
Virtual Learning Community
Our dynamic online learning community is supported by Canvas, the hub of activity for all courses you take. In Canvas, you can connect with your professor, complete assignments, participate in discussions, and collaborate with classmates. The interactive experience isn’t limited by geography, so you’ll study alongside people from diverse backgrounds and regions, enriching the knowledge you gain in your classes.
Low-Residency Program Options
If you like the flexibility of online studies but also enjoy in-person learning, low-residency programs offer the best of both worlds. A number of APU graduate programs are available in a low-residency format that entails limited campus visits for intensive learning sessions, with the majority of the program completed online.
From Someday to Graduation Day
Discover your higher calling at Azusa Pacific and join a 125-year legacy of transformation. As an APU alum, you’ll make a difference in the world for Christ.
Resources for Online Students
Deciding to pursue an online degree or certificate is a significant and important decision. Azusa Pacific supports your journey with resources designed specifically for students who are studying remotely. Count on these resources and more to help you succeed academically and personally throughout your program.
Visit Campus Store
Visit Academic Success Center
Visit Writing, Speaking, and Tutoring Center
24/7 Technical Support
The APU Support Center is available around the clock to assist you with Canvas and any other technical questions you may have. Email [email protected], call (626) 815-5050, or visit support.apu.edu.
Canvas Help
If you need help getting started in Canvas or have specific questions, check out the following guides and tutorials.
APU’s University Libraries offer a host of online resources available to all enrolled students. From ebooks to peer-reviewed articles, streaming media to online research support, we’ve got you covered. View the University Libraries’ Going Online Guide for additional information. Subject specialists are also available through online chat and email to help you find resources.
Our online courses are developed and offered completely in an asynchronous format using a learning management system called Canvas. This asynchronous format means that you can enjoy the flexibility of accessing your courses seven days a week, 24 hours a day, including holidays. Your online courses will have assignment due dates and exams just like face-to-face courses.
Both types of courses have dedicated instructors who are experts in their fields and model Christ-centered excellence in their courses. Through discussion forums, email, and other forms of communication, online instructors teach, mentor, advise, and interact with you as they would in a classroom on campus. Online classroom discussions happen in asynchronous forums instead of in a live classroom. You’ll have assignments in both types of courses and submit your completed work online. If you have an exam in an online course, you will take it online.
Fully online courses feature several methods for interacting with your instructors and classmates. Depending on the course, those methods can include asynchronous discussion forums, blogs, multimedia presentations, video conferencing, email, and group projects.
If you are comfortable working independently, have good organizational skills, and are self-motivated, you may find online learning to be a rewarding and satisfying experience.
Online learning is not easier than learning in a face-to-face classroom. Both types of courses pass through our rigorous academic governance process. For online and face-to-face courses, a standard rule of thumb is 3 hours of homework time for every hour of class time; therefore, for a three-credit course, plan on spending at least nine hours per week on homework. The difference with online is that, instead of spending time commuting to campus for in-person classes at specific times, you can allocate time to your schoolwork whenever you like.
You will need access to a computer with an internet connection. The course platform is Canvas, and it operates within your browser such as Chrome or Firefox. Some courses require additional software.
We recommend that students have a strong comfort level using the computer and navigating the internet. Common skills when taking an online course include using email, attaching files, and downloading files from the internet.
View our wide range of support services for online learners.
Contact Your Admissions Representative
Email: [email protected]Phone: (626) 812-3016
Hours
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.Friday, 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location
Welcome Center