Getting Admitted to APUS

As an equal opportunity educational system, APUS bases admission to our programs of study solely on the required documentation outlined in this section.

Studying online requires that a student use a computer, internet connection, and desktop productivity software to complete their degree. Some programs and classes may require additional software. Students should always check the course description and, once the course opens, the course syllabus, to verify if they will need to purchase any software or be able to access the provided software.

It is the responsibility of the student to ensure they have timely access to a computer that meets the technology requirements for courses as well as appropriate internet access to be able to fully participate in courses. It is also the student's responsibility to ensure they have access to a computer that does not restrict access to sites the student will be required to access during a course. If a student will be using a computer that is locked out of required sites or functions required for participation in a course, they should consult the course description and, once the course opens, the course syllabus, to verify any access needed. If the computer a student will be using is restricted from sites they will need for participation in the class, the student should drop the course before the end of the first week of the course until they can resolve the access issues.

The following information is covered in this section of the APUS Student Handbook:

• Programs Offered
• Programs with Additional Admission Requirements
• General Admission Policies
• General Admission Documentation Requirements
• Admission of International Students
• Admission of Concurrent High School Students
• Admission of any Student Under 17
• Admission of Students with IEP, Technical or Vocational Diplomas
• Admission of Home-Schooled Applicants
• Admission of Students from Non-Recognized High Schools
• First Course Recommendations