Undergraduate Admission Requirements

To enter an undergraduate program, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be at least 23 years of age and be employed. If you are not employed, you must have access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply the concepts you learn in our courses.

As part of your admission, your prior coursework, elective classes, major studies and credits awarded through the Assessment of Prior Learning or the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) will be considered for academic credit. If you have had professional training or have served in the military, you may be able to convert previous experience into academic credits.

Undergraduate students can choose to enroll directly in an undergraduate program, following a curriculum that depends on the number of previously earned credits being transferred. Another option is to finish the Associate of Arts program and gain the benefits of that diploma while continuing to study toward the bachelor's degree.

Graduate Admission Requirements

To be considered for a graduate program, you must be employed or have access to an organizational environment that allows you to apply the concepts you learn in our courses. In addition, you will need an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited college or university, or one that is a candidate for accreditation. A comparable degree from a recognized institution outside of the United States is also acceptable. University of Phoenix requires you to have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5 and at least three years of significant work experience.

"Under 23" Exceptions

	All applicants to undergraduate programs (excluding BSN) must meet the following additional requirements:
	A minimum of 30 transferable credits from a regionally accredited institution.
	A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 in regionally accredited coursework.
	Current employment with a minimum of 2 years full-time post-high school work experience.
	A letter of employment and position verification from employer.

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Application Process

Since every student is unique and has different needs, University of Phoenix assigns an experienced Admissions Counselor to work closely with you to streamline the process of returning to school.

If you would like to attend University of Phoenix, simply complete our Information Request Form or give us a call. An Admissions Counselor will then provide you with an information packet and answer all your questions regarding programs, start dates and the application process.

You will receive your Admissions Counselor assignment online, by phone or by e-mail, depending on how you contact us. Application materials and financial aid forms are provided after an informal interview with your advisor. After receiving your application and fees, your Admissions Counselor, will process your application, ship your software, help you order your textbooks and course materials, and get you into class.

(Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring the completion of their admission file. No applicant will be formally accepted for admission until the admission file is complete.)

To get started today, complete our Information Request Form or call us at 800-765-4922 or 480-921-8014.

International Students

In keeping with our philosophy that an effective business education must be global in scope, we encourage the participation of qualified international students in our programs. With more than 21 countries represented at the University of Phoenix, we are able to take advantage of one of online communication's most compelling advantages and offer a true cross-cultural environment as part of the online experience.

All academic records from countries other than the United States must be evaluated by the evaluation service approved by University of Phoenix. The evaluation services follow standards approved by the National Council on the Evaluation of Foreign Credentials. A special application form and fee is required for the evaluation. Applicants with non-U.S. education should contact University of Phoenix for the appropriate application. If the academic records are in another language, a certified English translation is required. The University will accept translations from the issuing institution or an official translation service.

An applicant relying on education completed outside the United States for admission will not be eligible to attend classes prior to the University receiving a favorable evaluation from the approved credentials evaluation service and fulfilling all other admission requirements. Official documentation of the applicant's foreign education and the official evaluation report must be submitted with the admission file. One authorized evaluation service, Educational Credential Evaluators, Inc. has a Web site. Find them online at http://www.ece.org.

Student Visas

Federal law prohibits students with student visas from working in the United States, which causes a direct conflict with University policy. In addition, University of Phoenix is not authorized by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) to enroll or admit applicants with Student Visas.

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