Discover Your Higher Calling
Experience the transformative impact of a Christ-centered community, dedicated to seeing you reach your unique, God-given potential.
Meet LP Leung ’61
LP Leung '61 embodies a life of faith in God. His generosity has made an impact in the lives of numerous APU students.
Find Your Program
We'll help you grow as a Christian leader and learn to innovate in your field.
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
Mike Benton ’04 Lives Out His Calling as Broadcaster for the Seattle Kraken
Hannah Grace Cicciari ’25 Discovers Her Calling in Social Work
Student Spotlight: Samkele Mtonga ’25 Integrates Her Faith Into Science
Academic Feature: Phil Cox, PhD, and Biochemistry Students Conduct Cutting Edge Drug Metabolism Research
Global Engagement Series: Heather Buck’s Experience in Spain
Global Engagement: Makenna Malkin ’25 Utilizes Music Ministry In South Africa
APU’s Social Work Program Recognized Among California’s Best Schools
Global Engagement Series: Luca Fenlason Puts His Faith Into Action In Chiapas
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 healthcasre, 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 So Cal'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
8:30AM
Welcome Weekend 2024
7:00PM
APU Men’s Soccer vs Soka University
7:00PM
APU Men’s Soccer vs Cal State los Angeles
Labor Day
3:00PM
APU Women’s Soccer vs Cal Poly Humboldt
4:00PM
Felix Event Center
APU Women’s Volleyball vs Northwest Nazarene
7:00PM
Cougar Soccer Complex