Admission Policies
Policy Regarding False Information
Students are advised that admission is contingent upon the truthfulness of the information contained in the application files. Discovery of false information subsequent to admission is, at the university's discretion, grounds for immediate dismissal at any point in the student's course of study. Such dismissal shall result in forfeiture of all charges paid and academic credits earned.
The full fraudulent records policy may be obtained from the Office of the Graduate Registrar in the Graduate Center.
Types of Admission
Full Admission
Student has met all requirements for entrance into the program at the university.
Provisional Admission
Students with an undergraduate grade-point average of 2.50-2.99 may be considered for admission on a provisional basis. Any student enrolled on a provisional basis must complete the first 12 units of their graduate work by achieving a grade-point average of 3.0 or better to qualify for full admission to the MLOS Program and to continue their course work. All aspects of the applicant's file will be considered, including rigor of the undergraduate curriculum, academic performance as an undergraduate student, work experience, personal references, and a personal goal statement.
Transcripts
From Other Schools
Official transcripts are required for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU. Official transcripts for other college course work not leading to a degree, certificate, or credential may be required by the department for program acceptance consideration. An official transcript is must be received directly from the institution(s) and bears an official seal. Transcripts must indicate a B.A., B.M., or B.S. degree for an applicant to be considered for admission to a graduate program. The baccalaureate degree transcript is required even if an applicant has earned a master's degree prior to applying to APU.
International transcripts must be translated into English, certified by an authorized official, and include the posted degree. International transcripts must be evaluated by an approved agency, which creates an official Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report to verify that the international degree is comparable to a degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States. An official copy of this Degree/Transcript Equivalency Report is submitted with a student's official transcript for university admission consideration. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions in the Graduate Center for a list of approved agencies.
Once filed, transcripts are subject to the provisions of applicable federal and state laws and regulations and cannot be returned to the applicant or forwarded to other educational institutions.
From APU
Graduate program applicants who earned their baccalaureate degree at APU, either through the Center for Adult and Professional Studies or traditional undergraduate programs, do not need to submit a request for official transcripts from one of the Offices of the Registrar at APU.
Conditional Admission
Some applicants have high academic ability but have not yet achieved English proficiency. For these applicants, conditional admission is offered. Those given conditional admission must either complete their English requirement prior to beginning their program at APU, or they may study in the American Language and Culture Institute (ALCI) at APU prior to studying in their program. Conditional admission is not available for the Master of Arts in TESOL and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs.
International students: Please refer to the International Center website, or call (626) 812-3055 for specific details regarding international admissions requirements, financial information, and other general policies.
