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Frequently Asked Questions

Contact Information

Email: [email protected]
Phone: (626) 815-2083
Fax: (626) 815-2018

Hours

Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
View answers to frequently asked questions or contact our Welcome Weekend team for additional help.
Spring Welcome is your personal introduction to the APU community. This is your opportunity to receive answers to your spiritual, intellectual, physical, and social questions. Even if you have had siblings attend APU, you will not want to miss Spring Welcome. APU is an ever-evolving community that is always developing new information, resources, opportunities, and policies.

All students, family members, and guests must register for Spring Welcome. Complete the Registration Form.

If you would like to register additional guests after you’ve completed your initial registration, contact [email protected] or (626) 812-3016.

Incoming students attend for free. Guests are $20 per person.
Children age 10 and under may attend for free.
The Spring Welcome fee covers a variety of components including on-campus meals, a Spring Welcome T-shirt, campus resources, and activities.
No. Spring Welcome registration is required only for families and guests planning to participate in the full Spring Welcome program.
Formal programming for parents and families concludes at 6:45 p.m. Friday, January 3. Student programming resumes at 7:30 p.m.
Contact the Office of Residence Life at (626) 812-3056 for assistance.
Spring Welcome is required for all new students, including commuter students, and we offer sessions for various student groups. Review the schedule to plan accordingly. If you have questions about Commuter Life, call (626) 812-3032 or email [email protected] for further assistance.
All incoming students, including transfer students, are required to attend Spring Welcome. We offer sessions throughout the day that will help you successfully transition to APU.
Students’ families and guests are welcome and encouraged to stay at a local hotel. View a list of local lodging options. If you are a residential student, you can move into your on-campus housing assignment beginning at 9 a.m. January 3. I you are an athlete, a student employee, or in a music ensemble, you will receive move-in instructions from those specific departments. You can also call the Office of Residence Life at (626) 812-3056 for assistance.
Yes, meal tickets can be purchased at time of check-in.
An Alpha Group is a small group of incoming students organized by major and led by an upper-division student that meets through the first six weeks at APU. You will have numerous opportunities to meet with your group during Spring Welcome before classes begin, and this group will be a source of support and community as you navigate your first semester at APU. Alpha Group assignments will be provided during Spring Welcome check-in, beginning Friday, January 3r, at Bode Commons.
During Spring Welcome check-in, you’ll receive an APU NetID that will give you access to the university’s student network services, such as the university portal, library research resources, and the APU wireless network. Once you arrive on campus, simply open your preferred internet browser, then log in with the APU NetID you receive at check-in. Learn more about connecting to APU WIFI. For additional assistance, contact the IT Support Center at (626) 815-5050 or [email protected].

Call (626) 815-2083 or email [email protected] with any additional questions that you may have regarding Spring Welcome. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!