APU Admissions for First-Year Students

Review the freshman application requirements for Azusa Pacific University to secure a spot in our close-knit community.

Freshman Application Requirements

Submit these materials as part of your application to the bachelor’s degree program in your field of interest. These requirements are for students enrolled in high school or who have earned fewer than 28 units of college credit after high school graduation.

Online Application

Applying to APU is simple! Choose whichever platform works best for you—either the APU Application Portal or the Common App. Please submit just one application so our team can process your file seamlessly. If you are applying to multiple colleges, using the Common App is a great way to streamline your process. We look forward to receiving your application!

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Transcripts

Request that the high school from which you graduated or that you are attending, along with each college you have attended, send an official transcript to our Office of Undergraduate and International Admissions. An official transcript must be sealed by the high school or college, then mailed or hand-carried to Azusa Pacific University. We do not accept official high school transcripts sent through digital delivery platforms.

Documents should be sent to this address:

Office of Undergraduate and International Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000

Personal Statement

In one to two pages, your personal statement should describe

the rewarding and challenging experiences that prepared you for APU;
the reason you’re pursuing this undergraduate program; and
the personal and professional goals you hope to achieve during and after your time at Azusa Pacific.

Statement of Agreement with Institutional Policy

We require that all incoming students sign an agreement to follow our academic, safety, and personal guidelines. Start your online application to review the APU Institutional Policy.

Preadmission Tests

Azusa Pacific no longer considers ACT, SAT, or CLT scores as a basis for admission, though these scores may be used to waive various course requirements or to determine additional academic scholarship awards. Contact your admissions representative at [email protected] for more information.

Programs with Additional Requirements

Several of our undergraduate degree programs include supplementary requirements for the admissions process. Find your program and review the admissions requirements to make sure you’ve completed all the steps for enrollment consideration.

For example, these schools require additional steps:

School of Nursing: For the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), you must submit all materials, including proof of prerequisite completion and a one-page statement about your professional goals in nursing, by the freshman deadline of November 15.
School of Arts: Navigate to your program of interest to discover if you need to complete an audition or provide a portfolio.

Freshman Application Deadlines

We offer two application deadlines: priority (also called regular decision) and final. If you’re a high school senior and Azusa Pacific University is one of your top-choice colleges, we recommend applying by the priority date.

Since an enrollment waiting list could begin before the final deadline, we cannot guarantee the same consideration to applications submitted after regular decision. We do not accept materials sent after the final deadline.

Fall Semester

March 1: Priority application deadline
June 1: Final deadline

Spring Semester

October 15: Priority application deadline
December 1: Final deadline

Rolling Admissions Process

We review applications and mail our decisions on a rolling basis. Regular decision applications receive notification by April for the fall semester and by November for the spring.

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Freshman Admissions Frequently Asked Questions

What Are Azusa Pacific University’s GPA Requirements?

You must have a minimum high school grade-point average (GPA) of 3.0 to receive full consideration for an undergraduate program at Azusa Pacific University. In some cases, you may receive conditional admission if you hold a GPA of 2.5-2.99.

Keep in mind that some programs require a higher GPA. For example, applicants to the BSN program should submit proof of a minimum GPA of 3.5. Find your program and review any additional application and admission requirements to make sure your application is considered.

Does APU Require the SAT/ACT/CLT?

No, we do not require SAT, ACT, or CLT scores for undergraduate admission. If you choose to include these test scores, APU may use them to determine additional academic scholarship awards or course requirement waivers. Contact your admissions representative for more information.

Is There an Early Action Deadline at APU?

No, APU does not offer an early action deadline, but we recommend that students who are heavily interested in APU apply by the priority deadline.

Are Letters of Recommendation Required for Incoming Freshmen?

No, we do not require letters of recommendation, but we encourage first-year applicants to provide contact information for a character recommendation. This person cannot be a relative, friend, or peer, and they should be able to attest to your character and spiritual development.

We accept character recommendations from

pastors and youth pastors/leaders (preferred);
coaches;
employers; and
adult family friends.

Does Azusa Pacific Require College Preparatory Courses?

We do not require freshman applicants to complete a specific set of courses, but we highly recommend that you come to APU with

four years of high school English;
mathematics (including first- and second-year algebra and geometry);
two years of high school science classes, including laboratory experience;
two years of foreign language studies;
academic experience in United States history or government; and
strong academic electives, ideally relevant to your field of interest.

Should I Have Any Extracurricular Activities in My APU Application?

In addition to your academic capabilities, we consider your involvement in church, school, and community activities to assess your potential for success at Azusa Pacific University.

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