Azusa Pacific University

The courses at APU are amazing classes that stretch your intellect. I've learned so much over the course of the past year because my professors are wonderful people who know what they're teaching and are there for their students. APU is a Christian college and my Bible classes are SO intriguing. It's amazing how an academic study of the Bible can challenge what you thought you knew!

The academics here in Azusa are challenging to say the least. Being a private Liberal arts school, we have smaller classes that allow the professors to get more hands in all different areas of the academic spectrum. The classes require much more than purely studying and test taking. Personally, I think that is a much more rewarding and enriching experience. Having opportunities to redeem yourself after a bad test with some other course work really pays off for the students who don't do their best on tests. Along with more opportunities to raise your grade, you have classroom experiences that allow for conversation and student interaction to be the central focus. The teachers here are here to help you learn the most that you can, not just push you through a system on to the next phase of life. Though you may be frustrated with your teachers and the job they may be doing, look beyond that and see how they attempt to assist you. I am in a Pre-med like major, which has been extremely challenging to excel in. I just finished a course less than a week ago that required many hours of study, days in advance to only receive a B in the course. Though the grade did not meet my expectation of my effort it can be found elsewhere with the vast amount of knowledge that I walked away with. Most courses here are similar. They require a lot but the satisfaction of completion and knowledge gained is irreplaceable!

I learned that this university not only cares about your academics, but also your spirituality. At first, I was kind of at shock with their chapel programs and prayers before class because I have not been exposed to it before, but I grew to appreciate the things they do to keep everyone united in a way. I learned to be more open to everything and everyone.

Very impressive academics!

As a nursing major, science classes have a lot of information that I have had to learn, but science is not the only thing I have learned. I have learned more than I expected this past year, I have learned more about life and fostering greater relationships with others.

One of the greatest attributes I can ascribe to this university is the quality and depth of the education to be received. Not only will you abound in learning in the academic sense as you continue to gain insight and perception regarding your newfound knowledge, but you will come to learn a great deal about yourself and about God on both a personal and spiritual level. As you discover your strengths, come to the fruition of your spiritual gifts, and align these with your unique personality, you will be able to utilize and maximize your potential for success. The passion present in each of the professors demeanor, intentions, and actions, rooted and educed in the essence of their teaching, is evidently provoked in a sincere, loving, and challenging manner. Amidst rigorous Bible courses and intriguing course work for your major, you will find yourself immersed within the confines of an incredible and indescribable opportunity to receive an education unlike any other. For, at the center of this education rests the motto, “God First,” a statement and priority which proves to hold true even amidst the classroom setting as professors strive to make God the source and center of everything they do, say, and teach. The openness of class discussions and the small faculty to student ratio makes for a wonderful opportunity to connect and grow in a zesty and flavor-filled learning environment.

One of the things I value most about APU is how wonderful the professors are! They challenge ideas we may have grown up believing, but in an environment that will support us as we learn to make our own decisions in philosophy, religion, history, etc. They challenge your thinking while providing some cushioning so you don't go insane with worry about having any beliefs rattled. All the classes I have taken are worth it!

I was very scared to start college. I did not think that I could keep up in the classes or manage the work load, but it turns out with good time management and focus it is possible! In high school I was a B and C student, but here at APU I am getting all A's and one B. The professors here are top notch and care about each of their students.

Azusa is a home away from home, with a friendly community and amazing professors who care about each student. There are two campuses, and students can travel between them by bike, skateboard, or trolley. It's hard to beat the beautiful Southern California weather all year long!

APU is a great place to grow in your faith, meet amazing people, and develop into the person you will be for the rest of your life. With guest speakers, they are able to open you up to seeing the world in a different perspective and be inspired to learn more about your faith. You will meet so many amazing people here, people who will support you and and you may even meet your future spouse.