Admission Requirements

AAU's application and enrollment process makes it quick and easy to get started!

You've got education and career plans. Now you're one step closer to making them a reality. AAU's application and enrollment process is simple. We'll be with you from start to finish. We focus on getting you started on your education as quickly as possible.

AAU has only one admissions requirement - you must have a high school diploma or a GED® test credential.

Ready to get started? It's simple: here's what to do:

Step 1: Submit An Online Application

At AAU, we want to simplify the application process. To begin your AAU enrollment, simply complete and submit your AAU application online.

Step 2: Enrollment Process

Soon after your application has been received by AAU's Admissions Department, you will be contacted by an admissions representative who will assist you throughout the enrollment process.

Essential documents, including transcripts for credit transfer, enrollment agreement, military service forms, and payment method, are collected by the admissions representative by e-mail, fax, and mail.

Program Entrance Exams
Certain programs may require students to complete an entrance exam prior to enrollment. Admissions representatives are responsible for placing students into the appropriate entrance exam during the admissions process. Any student that does not pass a program required entrance exam will not be allowed to enroll in that particular program.

AAU Orientation
Students wishing to enroll into AAU programs are required to successfully complete the AAU new student orientation. The orientation course is offered at no cost to the student and is a non-semester credit course. Students are required to successfully complete the orientation course prior to the start of their first semester. The purpose of this course is to expose students to AAU's policies, prepare them for what they will experience during their semester, and to help students learn how to navigate and find information through our iboard learning platform.

In order for a student to schedule the new student orientation, they must have an approved admissions application on file. Admissions representatives are responsible for scheduling students into orientation prior to the start of the students first semester. Students that complete all admissions requirements and successfully complete orientation will be granted acceptance into the university.

Any student that does not successfully complete orientation will have to defer their start date and will not be admitted into the university. These students must go through the admissions department to schedule another orientation course. Any student that does not successfully complete the orientation course after two attempts will not be admitted into the university.

Step 3: Transfer Credit Evaluation (for individuals with prior college credits)

Once you and your admissions representative complete the application process, the information is sent to the Registrar for evaluation. If you have credits to transfer, an unofficial transcript is accepted to facilitate a credit evaluation. An assessment is generated listing all transferable course work and used to generate your degree/education plan.

Step 4: Creation of the Degree Plan

A personalized degree plan is created and sent to you. The admissions representative will contact you and answer any questions related to the degree plan or enrollment process.

Step 5: Getting Started

Once your degree plan is accepted, all required documents are submitted, orientation and placement exams are completed, your enrollment process is complete and you officially become an AAU student!

UNUSUAL ENROLLMENT HISTORY
Effective with the 2013-2014 school year, the U.S. Department of Education has established new regulations to prevent fraud and abuse in the Federal Pell Grant Program by identifying students with unusual enrollment histories. Some students who have an unusual enrollment history have legitimate reasons for their enrollment at multiple institutions. However, such an enrollment history requires a review to determine whether there are valid reasons for the unusual enrollment history. This must be resolved before you will receive financial aid.