Dean's Remarks
As we enter the remaining days leading up to Christmas, I pray that, amidst the hurries of the academic season and life itself, you find ways to slow and reflect.  In a return to old traditions, I pulled out an Advent wreath that hadn’t been used for a couple of years and have been intentional to set aside time (most) days to light the candles, read scripture and a devotional, and to pray and contemplate on the simplicity and majesty of the season.

In keeping with Advent traditions, my prayer for us this Christmas is –
May the lowly birth of the King of Kings give us a renewed sense of HOPE that God continues to move in unexpected ways for our good...
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Congratulations, graduates!


We are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to celebrating with you.
Graduate students participating in the December 18 Commencement Event are invited to a brief reception ahead of the ceremony. Click here for more information.

Undergraduate Liberal Studies students participating in the December 17 Commencement Event have been invited to a separate reception on Thursday, December 16.

The commencement ceremonies for our School of Education graduates will be held on December 17 and December 18. Livestreaming will be available, so please join us virtually to honor and celebrate our graduates!


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Friday, December 17 at 4:00 PM, PST | Traditional Undergraduate Ceremony
Saturday, December 18 at 5:30 PM, PST | Graduate and Professional Ceremony

Click here for more commencement information

Mini Grants Available for LA County Teachers


Sponsored by The Helen and Will Webster Foundation and Azusa Pacific University (APU), the Keeping History Alive and Bringing STEM to Life grant programs offer mini grants to assist teachers of history and STEM subjects throughout Los Angeles County. Individual grants range from $250-$850; group grants are available for up to $1,700 (groups of 2 teachers), $2,550 (groups of 3), and $3,400 (groups of 4).
Eligible applicants must teach:
  • TK/PK-12th grades
  • At a charter, public, private, or parochial school
  • In Los Angeles County

Click here to learn more & apply

SOE Distinguished Alumni Nominations Open!

Do you know an alumnus or alumna who is succeeding in their career? Who is giving back to the community? Which alumni are now the ethical, responsive, and informed leaders in education? Where are SOE graduates living out APU's four cornerstones of Christ, Scholarship, Community, and Service? 

Let us know! Help us honor our outstanding alumni and celebrate their achievements by completing a form for each alumna/alumnus you'd like to see recognized. We will resume our tradition of honoring SOE Alumni at an awards event, Spring 2022.

Submit your nomination here
We want to hear from our APU community! Whether you are a faculty member, a staff member, an alumnus/alumna, or a current student-- we are grateful you chose us. We are collecting brief responses sharing what you love about this community. Why did you choose SOE? What makes SOE stand out? 
Tell Us Why

SOE Faculty Literature Recommendations

See what our School of Education faculty are currently reading or recommend!

*Winter Commencement

December 17-18


APU will host in-person commencement ceremonies for the December graduating class of 2021 on December 17-18, 2021. Livestreaming will also be available.
Click here for more information and updates

SOE Office Closure

December 23 - January 2 


Our offices will close on Thursday, December 23 and will reopen on Monday, January 3, 2021 in observance of Christmas and the New Year. We wish you all a safe and blessed holiday!

*SOE Online Preview Night

January 26, 2022 | 6pm-7:30pm, PST


Prospective students-- Join us on Wednesday, January 26 for a time of Q&A to learn more about our program offerings.
Click here to read more and to register

*SOE Online Preview Night

February 24, 2022 | 6pm-7:30pm, PST


Prospective students-- Join us on Thursday, February 24 for a time of Q&A to learn more about our program offerings.
Click here to read more and to register
*Not an APU School of Education sponsored event

Live Scan Services at Citrus College

The Live Scan office located at Citrus College is once again open to the public. 
Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 2:00pm
Contact Christina Habrock for more information.
U.S. Live Scan Inc. at Citrus College
1000 W. Foothill Blvd.
Glendora, CA 91741

Career Opportunities Page

Use our updated Career Opportunities page to browse recent job postings shared by our disrict and community partners. Make sure to check back often as job postings are updated on a weekly basis!
Browse job postings here.
We will use our Calendar of Events page on the SOE website to post more exciting outside opportunities and updates as they become available!
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Career Center
Handshake is APU's career network for all students and alumni to connect with businesses and organizations for jobs and internships.
Visit apu.joinhandshake.com to get started.
This service is supported by the Career Center
P: (626) 815-2103 | E: career@apu.edu
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