The following guide provides all the information you need to apply for acceptance into either a graduate-degree program or master's certificate program.

American Graduate University admits qualified students of any race, color, religion, sex, age national and ethnic origin to all programs and activities generally accorded or made available to the University's student body. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admission policies, and other school programs.

Master's Certificate Admission Requirements

Prerequisites
Application Instructions
Admissions Counselors
Admission Decision

First Course Registration
Taking Courses Prior to Admission
Joint DAU-AGU Professional Certificate

Application Instructions
You must submit the following to the Admissions Office by mail, fax, or email:

• A completed application for admission. You may apply online now or download an application and mail the completed application to American Graduate University, 733 N. Dodsworth Ave., Covina, CA 91724.
  
  

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Admissions Counselors
The Admissions Department of American Graduate University is available to assist you with making an application, or answer any questions you have about the program you're interested in. Please call, toll-free, 1-877-351-9060 (Ext 1003).

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Admission Decision
Upon receipt of the Application for Admission and all necessary documentation, the Office of Admissions will send you prompt, written notification of the admission decision.

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First Course Registration
A newly accepted student at AGU must enroll in their first class within 90 days of acceptance. A student is subject to dismissal from the University for Unsatisfactory Academic Progress if they do not meet this deadline. However, if a student is unable to register within that time period due to tuition assistance funding restrictions this requirement can be waived.

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Taking Courses Prior to Admission
You are encouraged to register for your first course while you are completing the application process. Refer to the curriculum path suggested for your program to select the first course. If you intend to apply for advanced standing, an Admissions Counselor can recommend which course to take first.

Applicants who will use their Veterans Administration benefits may not register until they have received their formal acceptance from American Graduate University.

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Joint DAU-AGU Professional Certificate
The strategic partnership between the Defense Acquisition University and the American Graduate University offers DOD personnel, who have earned a Level 1, 2, or 3 certification in one of DOD's Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics (AT&L) workforce fields, the opportunity to apply their DAU training towards a Joint Professional Certificate in one of AGU's three disciplines - acquisition management, contract management or project management.

You may receive up to six credits (two courses) of advanced standing. Applicants who wish to apply for the joint certificate should provide copies of either a DAU transcript or copies of the course certificates of completion. Please use the appropriate Advanced Standing Request Form.

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