Spring Welcome Schedule
Spring Welcome
January 2, 2026
For more details, read our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have questions ahead of Welcome Weekend, please email [email protected] or call (626) 815-2083. For more information or directions during Spring Welcome, find our Campus Life staff in Black Azusa Pacific University T-shirts.
Friday, January 2
| Time | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Offices Open for Business View list of hours and locations. |
Azusa Campus |
| 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Residential Student Move-In Check-in for campus housing with the Office of Residence Life to get your room key. Student must be present. |
East Campus, Office of Residence Life |
| 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | Spring Welcome Check-In, ID Card Pick Up, Campus Tours Available Check in includes T-shirt(s), meal wristband(s), name tag(s), and Alpha Group/Orientation group assignments. If you are living in the residence halls, your ID card will give you access to the building and wings. Please note: If you did not take or upload your photo through the student portal by Wednesday, December 18th, please visit the One Card Office in the Campus Store in Duke Student Commons on West Campus. |
East Campus, Bode Commons |
| 3:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m. | Welcome and Community Worship The Spring Welcome Team, APU administrators, and APU's President, Dr. Adam Morris, will take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to Azusa Pacific University. |
East Campus, Los Angeles Pacific College (LAPC) Board Room |
| 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | Intro to Student Life (Students Only) Meet with your Alpha Group/Orientation leaders to learn how to thrive as an APU student. |
East Campus, Los Angeles Pacific College (LAPC) Board Room |
| 4:45 p.m.-5:30 p.m. | Just for Families (Families and Guests Only) This time is designed to discuss the transition within a family as students begin their APU journey. |
East Campus, President's Dining Room |
| 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m. | Dinner Please be ready to show your Spring Welcome wristbands. |
East Campus, 1899 Dining Hall |
| 6:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. | Candela Join the APU community for a symbolic time of commissioning and blessing. |
Begin at East Campus, Wilden Hall |
| 7:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. | Farewell Dessert Reception Enjoy dessert with fellow students and families. This time allows the opportunity to say goodbye to family members and pray for this transition. |
East Campus, Cougar Dome |
| 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. | New Student Activity (Students Only) Join your Alpha Group/Orientation leaders for an opportunity for fellowship and community building. |
Begin at East Campus, Cougar Dome |
Additional Event Details
APU offices will be open to assist you in taking care of last-minute details and answering questions about the services provided by the office.
- Academic Success Center (for class registration) | East Campus, Academic Success Center
- 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Campus Store and One Card Office | West Campus, Duke Commons
- 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- IT Support Desk | East Campus
- 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Mail Services | East Campus, Building 13
- 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Office of Residence Life | East Campus, Engstrom Hall
- 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Shalom Cafe | East Campus
- 7:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.
- Student Services Center (SSC) and Cashier’s Office | East Campus, Student Services Center
- 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
- Welcome Center | East Campus, Welcome Center
- 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.