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Your Future, Mastered

With American Public University's master's and graduate certificate programs.

Everyone wants to be in control of their career. Their life. Their destiny. And at American Public University, control and flexibility are what you’ll get. We’re a college that fits into your schedule, needs, wants, and budget—not the other way around. Check out our master’s degree and graduate certificate admissions checklist below. 

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Submit the Application for Admission

If you have not done so already, complete the Admissions Application. This link can be found in the header of most pages on the website.
Acknowledgement Form

Complete Orientation

Read over the University’s policies and procedures as well as accept the University’s agreement to handle disputes through arbitration.

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Verify Your Identity

Students are required to upload a valid government-issued photo ID in our secure document portal. For military and veterans, we request a copy of the Joint Services Transcript, on your behalf, in lieu of requiring a photo ID. Air Force applicants are required to submit a valid government-issued photo ID to [email protected] or an official CCAF transcript.

Tour Ecampus

Tour the Ecampus

Log into the ecampus, select the down arrow beside your name in the page header,  and click Edit Profile to review and confirm that your personal information is correct. While you’re there, get familiar with the various areas of the ecampus. It may not include a fancy stadium or manicured lawns, but that’s just one way we put valuable resources back into YOU, our students.
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Send Official Undergraduate or Higher Transcript

As a student enrolled in a master’s degree, you must provide documentation of your conferred bachelor’s degree or higher from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by CHEA. You will not be eligible to register for courses until you have demonstrated conferral of a bachelor’s degree or higher.

You may provide an unofficial transcript of your bachelor’s or graduate degree (with conferral) or a copy of your diploma to your admissions coach so you may be permitted to register for courses. Students will then have 8 weeks from the start of their first course to submit their official transcript and complete their record.

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

APUS - Attn: Document Services
303 W. 3rd Ave., Ranson WV 25438

Transfer Credit Application

Begin the Transfer Credit Application

If you feel you may have prior college, military and/or professional credits that may transfer to your program, you may submit the Transfer Credit Application to begin the process of having your credits evaluated. Once all documentation is received the process can take 2-3 weeks, so start it early! Note we initiate this process for all students with prior military service.
Payment Options

Determine Payment Options

We accept several forms of payment such as Federal Student Aid, Military Tuition Assistance, Veterans Benefits, Self-Payment and more. Details can be found within your Ecampus and are also  located on our website. 

E-Campus Class Registration Demo

Register for Classes

Click Register Now within the top banner of the ecampus and follow the prompts until you receive a confirmation number or the course shows as registered in your Academic Plan. 
Books and Course Materials

Order Books/Course Materials

As a student enrolled in a master’s degree or graduate certificate, you will be responsible for purchasing your own course materials. The materials needed can be viewed within the Academic Plan. Simply click on the course title and select the Course Materials block under the course’s description to see what materials are needed.

Please note that our Freedom Grant and/or military tuition grant provide ebooks at no cost for master’s-level courses for active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, including parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents..

Enter Classroom

Enter Classroom

The classroom opens at midnight ET. You must log into each classroom at least once the first week and complete the first week’s introductory forum post. This post must contain at least 250 words and be submitted by 11:59 p.m., ET on Sunday. If you do not complete this requirement during week one by the noted specifications, you will be automatically dropped from the course. 

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Books and Materials
As a student enrolled in a master’s degree or graduate certificate, you will be responsible for purchasing your own course materials. The materials needed can be viewed within the Academic Plan. Simply click on the course title and select the Course Materials block under the course’s description to see what materials are needed.

Please note that our Preferred Military Rate provides ebooks at no cost for master’s-level courses for active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents).

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Submit the Application for Admission
If you have not done so already, complete the Admissions Application. This link can be found in the header of most pages on the website.
Complete Orientation
Read over the University’s policies and procedures as well as accept the University’s agreement to handle disputes through arbitration.
Verify Your Identity
Students are required to upload a valid government-issued photo ID in our secure document portal. For military and veterans, we request a copy of the Joint Services Transcript, on your behalf, in lieu of requiring a photo ID. Air Force applicants are required to submit a valid government-issued photo ID to [email protected] or an official CCAF transcript.
Send Official Undergraduate or Higher Transcript
As an enrolled student, you must provide documentation of your conferred bachelor's degree or higher from an institution whose accreditation is recognized by CHEA. You will not be eligible to register for courses until you have demonstrated conferral of a bachelor's degree or higher.

You may provide an unofficial transcript of your bachelor's or graduate degree (with conferral) or a copy of your diploma to your admissions coach so you may be permitted to register for courses. Students will then have 8 weeks from the start of their first course to submit their official transcript and complete their record.

Please have official transcripts mailed to:

APUS - Attn: Document Services
303 W. 3rd Ave.
Ranson, WV 25438

Tour the Ecampus
Select the down arrow beside your name in the top banner of the ecampus and click Edit Profile to review and confirm that your personal information is correct. While you’re there, get familiar with the various areas of the ecampus. It may not include a fancy stadium or manicured lawns, but that’s just one way we put valuable resources back into YOU, our students.
Begin the Transfer Credit Application
If you feel you may have prior college, military and/or professional credits that may transfer to your program, you may submit the Transfer Credit Application to begin the process of having your credits evaluated. Once all documentation is received the process can take 2-3 weeks, so start it early! Note we initiate this process for all students with prior military service.
Explore Payment Options
Affordability is one of the main differences between us and the other guys. So after determining the best payment options for your budget, we accept several forms of payment such as Self-Payment, Veterans Benefits, Military Tuition Assistance, Federal Student Aid and more. Details can be found within your ecampus and are also located on our website.
Register for Classes
Click Register Now within the top banner of the ecampus and follow the prompts until you receive a confirmation number or the course shows as registered in your Academic Plan. 
Order Books/Course Materials
As a student enrolled in a master’s degree or graduate certificate, you will be responsible for purchasing your own course materials. The materials needed can be viewed within the Academic Plan. Simply click on the course title and select the Course Materials block under the course’s description to see what materials are needed.

Please note that our Preferred Military Rate provides ebooks at no cost for master’s-level courses for active-duty servicemembers, National Guard members, Reservists, and military families, (parents, spouses, legal partners, siblings, and dependents.
Enter Classroom
With your work ethic, you’re no stranger to the phrase, “the early bird-gets-the-worm.” The classroom opens at midnight ET. You must log into each classroom at least once the first week and complete the first week’s introductory forum post. This post must contain at least 250 words and be submitted by 11:59 p.m., ET on Sunday. If you do not complete this requirement during week one by the noted specifications, you will be automatically dropped from the course.