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The Admissions Process - 5 Easy Steps

Step 1: Choose the program of study that’s right for you and review the admissions criteria. Now you’re ready to apply for admission to APU.  

Choosing Your Academic Program

Selecting the right degree plan is a key step in ensuring a smooth admissions process and a successful educational experience. Many students come to us unsure of which program to choose and where to begin. Our Admissions Representatives can help you make this important decision. To speak with an Admissions Representative, call 877-777-9081 or email us at info@apus.edu

Tips for Successful Degree Selection

As you’re browsing the degree program pages, keep these tips in mind:

• Associate and bachelor's level programs are both undergraduate degrees.
• Though it seems logical to earn an associate degree first and then go on to the bachelor's degree, that may not always be the best choice.
• Keep your end goal in mind and choose the degree that best matches your career goals; this may not be the one that nets you the most in transfer credit.
• Once you’ve narrowed your options, talk with an Admissions Representative; he or she can assist you in getting a preliminary evaluation of your previous transcripts so you can make a more informed choice.

Step 2: Complete and submit the online application for admission. There is no application fee. During the application process, you will declare your academic program.  Also, you will receive your APU student ID number and password; make note of them.  You’ll need this information each time you log into the electronic campus.

Step 3: Complete orientation. During orientation, you'll learn about APU's academic and financial policies and your rights as a student. By the time you've completed the orientation you'll be admitted to APU!

Step 4: Welcome aboard! Your next step is to submit all necessary documentation. All documents are due within 15 weeks from the date of your first registration.

• If you are a “first-time student” with no prior college credits, you are not required to submit any admission documentation.
   
• If you are a transfer student or have military or civilian training certificates for evaluation, submit the Transfer Credit Evaluation (TCE) application along with a one time fee of $50. APU will gladly request all official U.S. college transcripts on your behalf when we receive your signed Transcript Release Authorization form (TRA).  To access the TRA, print your TCE application. Make sure it’s complete, sign it, and fax or email the last page to us at 304-724-3811 or tra@apus.edu. You’ll be responsible for faxing in military transcripts and/or all certificates to 304-724-3788. Click here for more information about the TCE process and acceptable sources of transfer credit. 
   
• All graduate students must have their official bachelor’s degree transcripts sent to the following address: 

           APUS Administrative Offices
           10110 Battleview Pkwy Suite 114
           Manassas, VA 20109

• If you’re planning to use Federal Student Aid (FSA) to finance your education, fill out the FSA Statement of Intent form and choose your start date and enrollment status.

Step 5: Register for courses. Log into the Electronic Campus and click on My Academic Plan or Register Now. Click on the course(s) you’d like to take first and follow the prompts to register. Undergraduates are required to take COLL100 "Foundations of Online Learning" as one of their first courses. If you are using Federal Student Aid (FSA), make sure you register for the same number of credit hours that you declared on your FSA Statement of Intent form.

Have questions? Our admissions staff is available Monday – Friday from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. EST to answer your questions and provide assistance with the admissions process. You can reach us by phone at 877-777-9081, e-mail us at info@apus.edu, or click on the "Live Chat" icon on any page on this site to correspond instantly during business hours.