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APU Receives $1.25 Million Grant from Lilly Endowment
The grant will help establish the initiative “Sowing Seeds for God’s Harvest: Cultivating Worship, Faith and Calling in Children.”
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Our Christ-Centered Community
Cultivating Belonging
This Christ-centered community supports students as they seek answers to life’s most important questions and grow in their faith so that they can serve others and impact the world for Christ.
Cultivating Transformation
APU’s faculty and staff create environments where students experience transformation through academics, mentorship, and care for their whole person.
APU Presents: Ulyses’ Story
After two deployments with the U.S. Marine Corps, Ulyses Lopez ’19, MDiv ’23, returned home, seeking a place of healing while transitioning back to civilian life. Ulyses found restoration at APU.
Stories and News
Alumni Feature: Daniel Moore '11 Creates Impact Through Pickleball
APU Theater Presents Joe Landry’s It’s A Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play
Staff Saturday: Paul Dennis ’91 Gives Back to APU’s Campus Safety After Serving as a Police Officer for 27 Years
Faculty Feature: Kimberly Setterlund, MSW, Shines the Light of Christ as a Social Worker
Mika Yagi Kim Lives Out Her Faith Through Nursing in Tanzania
APU Hosts 37th Night of Champions
Delaney Raetz ’27 Strengthens APU’s Community Through Campus Involvement
Staff Saturday: Dante Cordova Helps Create Fun and Functional APU Apps
Faculty Feature: David Miyahara, PhD Celebrates 30th Year of Supporting Sociology Students at APU
Community Garden Promotes Student Well-Being and Increased Connection
Aidan Oslob’s Summer Shadowing at The Institute of Oncology Veneto
Staff Saturday: Randy Berk Finds his Calling in Landscaping at APU for 45 Years
Faculty Feature: Sharon Titus, PhD, Serves God as a Nurse Educator and Missionary
Visit APU
Southern California offers countless opportunities, all at APU's doorstep—world-renowned destinations, teeming urban centers, and influential global economies.
Alongside our Azusa campus, just 26 miles from Los Angeles, we offer multiple campus locations throughout the region. Each hosts different programs, and all provide a high-quality, Christ-centered APU education.
Azusa
Study near unrivaled opportunities in L.A., Hollywood, and Silicon Beach, the tech capital of SoCal.
High Desert
Focus on healthcare, business, or education. Experience the advantages of a small-town community.
Murrieta
Advance your career through programs in a fast-growing, business-friendly region.
Monrovia
Immerse yourself in a healthcare program near some of SoCal's top hospitals.
Orange County
Learn within a thriving economy, and benefit from the coast's abundant jobs and resources.
Inland Empire
Study near historic downtown San Bernardino, the economic and cultural heart of the Inland Empire.
San Diego
Succeed in education, leadership, nursing, or psychology in a dynamic city known for innovative industries.
Our Cornerstones
Christ
Our faith in Jesus Christ is central to who we are. It guides every endeavor at APU—whether studying in the classroom, gathering in fellowship, or serving in the local community.
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Scholarship
APU’s life-changing education develops you into a disciple and scholar, equipping you to succeed in your field and make a difference in the world.
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Community
We are a welcoming, diverse Christ-centered community that values each person as created in the Image of God. The relationships we cultivate help students reach their full potential and enable others to do the same.
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Service
We believe Christ calls us to serve others and opportunities abound at APU—locally, internationally, and academically. These experiences transform both our students and those they serve.
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Events at APU
10:30AM
Felix Event Center
Wednesday Morning Chapel
7:30PM
Munson Chapel - Lecture Hall - Recital Hall
Percussion Ensemble Concert
APU Women’s Soccer vs Jessup University
11:15AM
Wilden Hall
Transformative Talks: Business Leaders Unplugged
11:30AM
Citrus College
Saluting Our Veterans
1:00PM
APU Men’s Soccer vs Jessup University
7:30PM
Black Box Theater