Admission
- Prerequisites
- Admission Requirements – Domestic Applicants
- Admission Requirements – International Applicants
Prerequisites
- Candidates with a master’s degree that did not include coursework equivalent to EDL 582 (Cornerstones of Educational Leadership) may be required to take that course.
- Candidates without previous coursework in mainstreaming of special needs students are required to take SPED 530.
Admission Requirements – Domestic Applicants
The university graduate and program admission requirements below must be met before an application is considered complete.
International students have a separate application procedure that precedes the standard admission process. View international requirements below or contact the International Center at +1-626-812-3055 or by email.
- A Graduate Application for Admission
(Apply Online | Download PDF) - A $45 nonrefundable application fee
- Official transcripts from all institutions leading to, and awarding, the applicant’s baccalaureate degree and all post-baccalaureate study (To be considered official, a transcript must come directly from the Office of the Registrar of the school attended to the Graduate Center: Admissions at Azusa Pacific University. Students’ sealed copies will not be considered official.)
- Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Minimum baccalaureate or master’s grade-point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (Provisional admittance may be granted to individuals who do not meet this criterion if competency can be shown.)
- Three recommendation letters or forms submitted by principals or district administrators who have current knowledge of the applicant’s academic ability and potential for service in school administration
- Letter to the dean describing educational goals as well as short- and long-term professional goals
- Résumé or Statement of Experience, verifying with supervisor signatures at least three years of full-time service under a "basic" credential (i.e., Teaching, Pupil Personnel Services, Library, School Nurse, etc.)
All materials should be sent to:
Graduate Center: Admissions
Azusa Pacific University
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
Located at:
568 E. Foothill Blvd.
Azusa, CA 91702
(626) 815-4570
Fax: (626) 815-4545
graduatecenter@apu.edu
Admission Requirements – International Applicants
Azusa Pacific University is authorized under federal law by the U.S. CIS and the U.S. Department of State to enroll nonimmigrant, alien undergraduate and graduate students. APU issues and administers both the I-20 and DS 2019 (F-1 and J-1 status documents respectively).
To apply to be a graduate student at APU, the following requirements must be fulfilled in addition to meeting the domestic applicant and other admission requirements specified by the program.
International applicants must:
- Meet all standard admission requirements above
International applicants must fulfill the domestic applicant and program-specific admission requirements specified above in addition to meeting the following criteria. - Be proficient in English
Applicants should refer to APU's English Proficiency Requirements to learn more. Applicants who are not yet proficient may enroll in the APU American Language and Cultural Institute [ALCI], or a similar program elsewhere, to upgrade their language and analytical skills to the required level.
International applicants must also submit:
- An International Graduate Application
(Apply Online | Download PDF)
Note: This application is submitted in place of the domestic graduate application. - A $65 (U.S.) nonrefundable application fee
Note: This fee is submitted in place of the $45 nonrefundable application fee for domestic applicants. - Official transcripts
Request that official transcripts be sent to APU's International Center for all degrees, certificates, and credentials earned prior to application to APU. Learn more about APU's international applicant transcript policy. - Official TOEFL/IELTS score report (if applicable)
Request official TOEFL/IELTS test scores sent directly from the academic institution to APU. For more information, read our English Proficiency Requirements for Graduate and Doctoral Programs. - An affidavit of support and a bank statement
International applicants must provide an affidavit of support and a bank statement proving financial ability to pay for educational costs through personal, family, or sponsor resources. - A recent photo
International applicants must submit one recent photo of yourself. - A résumé showing work experience
International applicants must submit a current résumé or curriculum vitae (CV) that demonstrates recent work experience. - Three recommendation letters (Download PDF)
International applicants must request recommendations completed by professors or employers (non-family members) who have knowledge of the applicant's academic ability and potential. Some programs require specific information in their recommendations. - Essays (international master's applicants only)
International applicants must submit a typewritten essay addressing the following questions:
- How do you hope to benefit from an academic experience in America?
- Describe your current religious or philosophical beliefs.
- Explain why you would be a good candidate to study at APU, including any leadership roles you have experienced.
Submit all materials to:
International Center
Azusa Pacific University
901 E. Alosta Ave.
PO Box 7000
Azusa, CA 91702-7000
USA
+1-626-815-3055
Fax: +1-626-815-3801
Email IC
What to Expect
After all admission materials have been received by the International Center, the department reviews the applicant’s file. The student is notified of the committee’s decision within approximately two weeks.
