Discover Your Higher Calling
Experience the transformative impact of a Christ-centered community, dedicated to seeing you reach your unique, God-given potential.
Join the APU Community as We Celebrate a 125-Year Legacy of Transformation.
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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
Faculty Feature: Zach Cheney PhD Enriches Film Students’ Lives Through Engaging Conversations
Alumni Feature: Issy Diaz ’20, MSW’22 Creates a Lasting Ripple Effect in Veterans’ Lives
Josh Holm ’15: Creating a Positive Impact Through Castles & Queens
International Voices: Grace Arrington ’26 Finds Community and Faith Through Uplifting Connections at APU
Faculty Feature: Bobbi Alba Lets Her Light Shine as She Encourages Students’ Callings
Alyssa Hetschel ’13 Serves Others Through Social Work
International Voices: Sid Varland ’25 Radiates Ambition, Optimism, and Love for Others
Global Engagement Series: APU Students Share Their Experience Serving in Maui
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 health care, 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 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.
Learn About This CornerstoneScholarship
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneCommunity
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneService
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.
Learn About This CornerstoneEvents at APU
10:30–11:20 a.m.
Upper Turner Campus Center
No Friday Chapel - Break
12 p.m., 2 p.m.
Softball Field
Softball vs. Concordia
10:30–11:20 a.m.
Event Center
Monday Chapel | Easter Celebration: Alexander James
4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Softball Field
Softball vs. Chaminade
4 p.m., 6 p.m.
Softball Field
Softball vs. Chaminade
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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.