Welcome Weekend is just one week away and we can't wait for our amazing new students to arrive!

Global Engagement: Hector Castaneda ’25 and a team of APU students traveled to Uganda to serve in primary schools. Hector found out that service was different from what he expected and was able to grow in his relationship with God. Read Hector’s story: apu.edu/articles/globa….

In our final Global Engagement story of the summer, Kristina Yee ’24 and Nicholas Marquez ’25 share their experience of serving in children’s ministry in Honduras. As their team grew closer, so did their relationships with the Lord. Read the story: apu.edu/articles/krist….

APU is officially launching new athletic marks. For the first time in APU history, our celebrated athletic programs will have unified marks, including a Cougar and a new AP logo with a modern twist to build greater affinity for our programs. Read more: apu.edu/media/news/rel….

Awesome merch featuring the new athletic logos is officially available at the Campus Store with more being added soon. Check it out: campusstore.apu.edu/collections/co….

APU celebrated Faculty/Staff Kickoff featuring addresses from leaders across campus, the Uncommon Citizen Awards for Heather Snyder and LaShan Epperson, and a speech with wisdom from C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkein by Diana Pavlac Glyer. We're thrilled for the 2024-25 school year!

Can you tell how excited APU's SGA is for Welcome Weekend? Check out all the events going on this weekend: apu.edu/welcome-weeken….

Beyond excited to welcome our new students to campus! The fun is just getting started! #WelcomeWeekend

Candela, the family picnic dinner, and Alpha Groups meeting for the first time are always our favorite parts of Welcome Weekend!

One of our most sacred traditions is ending Welcome Weekend with prayer circles where families pray for their children as they begin college, sending them off with blessings and love❤️

Happy first day of school!

Starting your freshman year at APU is an enriching season to grow spiritually, personally, and professionally. We asked 10 graduates from the class of 2024 to share the advice they wish they’d known while beginning their college journey. Read the story: apu.edu/articles/10-pi….

Registration is now open for Homecoming! All students and alumni are invited to bring family and friends to campus Oct. 25-26 for Chapel, Lunch with the Presidents, Support Local Market and Street Fair, and Men's and Women's Soccer Games. Register: apu.edu/homecoming.

The first chapel of the year was amazing! We loved praising the Lord with our students, faculty, and staff and diving into the university passage (Nehemiah 2:20) for the first time.

We’re thrilled to bring back our Faculty Friday series! Every Friday during the school year, we will share a story of our world class faculty, sharing their journey of how they got to APU and what they love most about teaching here.

Cynthia has dedicated her career toward advocating for students of all ages to have access to literature because of its transformative nature. She loves cultivating relationships with students to equip them to be bold in their faith. Read her story: apu.edu/articles/facul….

Introducing the Staff Saturday series: APU's staff play a vital role in students’ transformative experiences. We're blessed to have a staff of Christians who follow their higher calling, dedicating themselves to pursue God’s goodness and honor Him in all they do for our students.

Our first story features Brooke Lincoln, head coach of APU’s women’s soccer team. She finds fulfillment and joy in the sport she loves, inspiring her team to cultivate discipline, collaboration, and integrity on the field. Read Brooke’s story: apu.edu/articles/staff….

On-campus jobs provide students with enriching opportunities to strengthen their skillsets and be prepared to enter the workforce. From flexible hours to mentorship, these jobs are perfectly suited for students. Learn more about APU's on-campus jobs: apu.edu/articles/acade….

Four cities. Three weeks. Two enthusiastic faculty members. APU's Theater Arts study abroad trip to the UK this summer was truly one unforgettable adventure. Read about the trip: apu.edu/articles/acade….