WELCOME TO AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY
LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SITE
Resource Guide
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LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SITE
3580 Wilshire Blvd Ste. #200 (626) 857-2200
LOS ANGELES, CA
losangeles@apu.edu
Hours of Operation: M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.
90010
apu.edu/losangeles
Fr 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
TION BUSINESS ONER ORGANI APY ITION DIGITAL MPOSITION ERFORMANCE TEACHING TRY-LEVEL ODERATE DOCTOR ENGLISH BJECT GY AND S SPEC 05 Who to Contact EVERE 06 Who to Contact OLOGY RY PS 08 Financial Aid 09 Registration OF ARTS 10 LEC USINESS Y MUSIC 11 IMT Computer Store 12 To Get Started ADERSHIP MASTER STUDIES
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CONTENTS Academic Programs
LA Regional Site
Learning Enrichment Center
Services and Resources
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Writing Center
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Need Help?
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APU Bookstore
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Emergency Notifications
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SoulQuest 22
Career Services
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LA Site-specific Information
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Restaurants Nearby locations
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Standards of Conduct
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Online Title IX Training
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Health Insurance
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Military and Veteran Student Resource Guide
LEARN MORE ABOUT PROGRAMS AT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY’S LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SITE apu.edu/losangeles/programs (626) 857-2200 (866) 791-9083
QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR ACADEMIC PROGRAM? CONTACT: LA Term:
DMin Korean Program:
Dr. Paul Hertig
phertig@apu.edu
Dr. Daniel Newman
dnewman@apu.edu
Master’s Korean Program: Dr. Linda Pyun lpyun@apu.edu LA Theology: Kevin Young kyoung@apu.edu
WHO TO CONTACT LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SITE 3580 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 200, Los Angeles, CA 90010 (626) 857-2200 losangeles@apu.edu apu.edu/losangeles Hours of Operation: M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., Fr 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
CAMPUS SAFETY/EMERGENCY In case of an emergency, dial 911 and then contact Campus Safety at (626) 815-3898 to report the incident. If a non-threatening safety/security situation occurs, call Campus Safety for assistance. On-campus security can be reached by calling the main office line: (213) 383-9522.
LOGIN OR OTHER COMPUTING ISSUES IMT Support Desk (626) 815-5050 support@apu.edu
REGIONAL CAMPUS STAFF Office Manager Spencer Kim spencerkim@apu.edu
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE SoulQuest Pastor Rev. Spencer Kim spencerkim@apu.edu
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SA N D I EG O R EG I O N A L CA M P U S 5353 MISSION CENTER RD., STE. 300 (619) 718-9655
sandiego@apu.edu
Hours of Operation: M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SAN DIEGO, CA
92108
apu.edu/sandiego Fr 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“Belief in Christ is central to all that we think and do, and who we are. It is this understanding of God’s love that informs all our pursuits: academic, service, and community.”
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FINANCIAL AID 8
You are not on your own. When it comes to figuring out how to finance your investment in advanced education, you are not on your own. APU’s Graduate and Professional Student Account Counselors are
Find your Student Account Counselor by calling the Graduate and Professional Center at (626) 815-4570 or go to apu.edu/gpc/sfs/counselors.
available to help you coordinate financial
For information on military
aid packages, scholarships, fellowships,
and veteran education
and loans. Personalized financial aid services ensure that you receive the best and most appropriate types of assistance. Count on your Student Account Counselor to help you explore all of your options and make wise decisions regarding your investment.
benefits such as GI Bill or active tuition assistance, call (626) 815-3837 or visit apu.edu/militaryeducation.
REGISTRATION FOR COURSES
REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENTS All students can enroll in Azusa Pacific University courses online at home.apu.edu. View Class Registration Instructions (PDF) for a detailed tutorial. In order to add or drop classes, access the home portal at: home.apu.edu within the add/drop deadline. If the add/drop deadline has passed, you will need to fill out an Enrollment Activity Form (EAF) and return it to the Graduate and Professional Registrar at the Graduate and Professional Center or by emailing the EAF to gpcregistrar@apu.edu.
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HAVING DIFFICULTY WITH REGISTRATION? If you are having difficulty with the registration process, contact the Graduate and Professional Center at (626) 815-4570 or gpc@apu.edu.
ACADEMIC ADVISING Academic advising is suggested for all students. Some programs require that this to be completed prior to admission and/or registration of classes. Please contact your academic department for guidelines in this area.
QUESTIONS ABOUT COURSE MATERIAL Students with questions about class, class schedules/syllabus, books and course material needed, and academic advising will need to contact their respective Academic Department or Academic Advisor.
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IMPORTANT DATES Consult the Academic Calendar at: apu.edu/calendar/academic for registration dates and deadlines.
The Learning Enrichment Center is dedicated to helping each person experience maximum intellectual development and growth. The LEC staff is committed to serving the community by providing individual and group subject-area tutoring, supplemental instruction, academic accommodations for students with disabilities, and learning strategy assistance. For more information about the Learning Enrichment Center, visit apu.edu/lec or call (626) 815-3849.
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LET’S GET STARTED CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME! THE TIME HAS COME TO START AS A GRADUATE OR PROFESSIONAL STUDENT AT AZUSA PACIFIC UNIVERSITY AND THERE ARE HELPFUL SERVICES AND RESOURCES FOR YOU TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR APU EXPERIENCE.
WIFI
To use APU’s wireless network: Go to wireless settings for your device, search for available networks and connect to APUWIFI. Enter your APU NetID and password to connect.
INSTRUCTIONS
IMT has provided documentation at here with more details regarding other trouble shooting tips. If you have questions, please contact IMT at (626) 815-5050.
ID CARD
The One Card Office in the bookstore on Azusa’s West Campus issues APU student identification (ID) cards. You have two options for obtaining an APU student ID: 1) Go online to: apu.edu/ campusauxiliary/onecardoffice. In the column, click on the Graduate or Professional Student ID Cards and follow the instructions. Remember to attach your photo to your order. 2) Visit the One Card office during normal business hours: M-Fr 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Grad/Pro Resources
CANVAS
Canvas is APU’s online learning management system (LMS). Faculty may require use of Canvas for student coursework including assignments, tests, and online forums. Connect to Canvas at go.canvas.apu.edu.
INSTRUCTIONS
If you need assistance with using Canvas, please contact ITT at ittsupport@apu.edu.
RESOURCES TAB STUDENT RESOURCES
When you have a few minutes, become familiar with the Graduate and Professional Resources for students through home.apu.edu. Click on “Graduate and Professional” under “My Links” in the lefthand navigation menu. You’ll be taken to a directory of offices and resources providing convenient and easy access within the APU website.
PARKING PERMIT
If you are parking on the APU Azusa campuses, you need a parking permit. If you only visit the Azusa campuses occasionally, you will need to obtain either a parking permit for Regional Campus students (with a $4.75 processing fee that will be charged to your student account) or a visitor’s pass on the day of your visit from the welcome booth on University Drive or in the Parking Office in Adams Hall to prevent being ticketed. Regional Campuses do not require parking permits but all students are required to register their vehicles in case of emergency at the following link: apu.thepermitstore.com. You may also use this link to request a parking permit. Once you register online, if you are an Azusa campus student or have at least one class at the Azusa campuses, you must purchase a permit ($129.75 per semester) your student account will be charged and your parking permit will be mailed to you.
LIBRARY SERVICES
Use your APU ID Card to check out library resources or your APU NetID to access electronic resources or online databases at apu.edu/library.
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“We are called to scholarship permeated by our Christian faith. We are committed to teaching excellence. The liberal arts are central in the curriculum, for we are dedicated to the education of the whole person. At the same time, we value the role of professional offerings that prepare students for specific careers.�
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STANDARDS OF CONDUCT 18
Because community is tremendously important to APU and a Cornerstone of our educational context, we expect all students to be familiar with the Graduate and Professional Student Standards of Conduct found online in the Graduate and Professional Catalog. In this document, APU upholds:
Individual Integrity
Respect for Others
Respect for University
Students with questions about our standards can contact the Graduate and Professional Student Affairs Office at (626) 815-4655 or gpsa@apu.edu.
All new graduate and professional students at APU are required to complete Part I of Haven Plus, an educational module on issues of sexual violence and APU’s Title IX policy. The link to the training can be found at: apu.edu/gpc/studentaffairs.
OFFICE OF GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT AFFAIRS
“We believe in community. We are a richly diverse people who value the worth of each individual. Our mission is to encourage, equip, and enable each student to fulfill his or her great potential, and in turn, encourage, equip, and enable others.�
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HEALTH INSURANCE Must be renewed for both fall and spring terms. Contact the Graduate and Professional Center at (626) 815-4570 with any questions
APU student health insurance is with Aetna Student Health and is available to graduate
about enrolling or current
and professional students who are enrolled
fees.
at least half-time in an academic program.
For more information about the
The current graduate and professional
APU Student Health Center
health insurance fee is listed at apu.edu/
in Azusa, CA, go to apu.edu/
gpc/sfs/costs/fees/.
healthcenter.
The current health insurance fee will
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appear as a charge on the student’s account which can be viewed at home.apu.edu. Graduate and professional students interested in health insurance must enroll by completing the Graduate and Professional Health Insurance Request Form online. Graduate International Students on APU I-20 and DS 2019: You do NOT need to submit a digital request form because you have been automatically signed up for health insurance.
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NEED HELP? Client Services is the hub for graduate and professional students. Our staff is here to answer questions and connect you with counselors and advisors who will assist you with everything from financial aid to ordering transcripts. (626) 815-4570 or gpc@apu.edu 568 E. Foothill Blvd Azusa, CA 91702 Office Hours: M-Th 8:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. Fr 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
OFFICE OF MILITARY AND VETERAN SERVICES
STUDENT RESOURCE GUIDE ARMY NAVY MARINE CORPS COAST GUARD AIR FORCE GUARD AND RESERVES
God-honoring Excellence Since 1899.
ADDITIONAL REGIONAL SITE-SPECIFIC INFORMATION
Student Lounge & Study Areas Please be sure to keep lounge areas (Room 214) clean by picking up after yourself and inform the front office staff of any supplies that need to be restocked. 23
Laptop Usage Twenty laptops are available for check-out in the office for students to use in class or student lounge and study areas. APU laptops cannot be taken off campus.
Copiers & Printers Printing is available in the Computer Lab for $.10 per page. Please deposit the amount owed in the box provided. Please see site staff for copying needs.
RESTAURANTS NEAR THE LOS ANGELES REGIONAL SITE
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THE BOILING CRAB 3377 Wilshire Blvd. #115 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 389-2722
MAI THAI STREET FOOD 3446 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 263-2505
BULGOGI HUT 3600 Wilshire Blvd #100c Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 388-1988
PLATFORM 35 FOOD COURT 3515 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010
CARL’S JR 3500 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 386-6902 CASSELL’S HAMBURGERS 3600 W. 6th St. Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 387-5502
QUARTERS KOREAN BBQ 3465 W 6th St. C-130 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 365-8111 SUBWAY 3959 Wilshire Blvd, Suite B7 Los Angeles, CA 90010 (213) 386-5222
EMC SEAFOOD & RAW BAR 3500 W 6th St. Ste. 101 Los Angeles, CA 90020 (213) 351-9988
C SA N D I EG O R EG I O N A L CA M P U S 5353 MISSION CENTER RD., STE. 300 (619) 718-9655
sandiego@apu.edu
Hours of Operation: M - Th 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m.
SAN DIEGO, CA
92108
apu.edu/sandiego Fr 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
“Service is at the heart of our local and international outreach, missions, and service-learning endeavors. Our students often find these experiences to be among the greatest of their lives.�
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