American Public University System - Charles Town,West Virginia

The institution offers an online platform for higher education for students from across the world. Learning online gives student more flexibility to study according to their convenience and time. This system gives a higher quality education which a student deserves. Irrespective of their job type and workload or student managing demanding jobs or running a busy household, American Public University System lets their students learn according to their time and in their own space. 

• The University has created a platform for interaction between students to share their ideas and interest and enrich the learning process.

• The University brings in various experts from industries and professors located across the country to bring in more perspectives from their fields.

• Online learning can be accessed through a mobile application on the go.

• Online learning makes one’s skilful with technology, a skill highly valued in any career.

Admission Process

• Students can choose a desired academic program from 200+ degrees and certificate offered by the University. They can use program finder to compare programs on the official University website

• Students can apply online on the official university website to get registered for a course. There is no fee to apply online. To complete online application it takes 10-15 minutes

• Students are required to complete admission requirements. Once admission requirements are completed, the admission representative will take students through the further steps to get started

• Students can start with their classes once the registration process is complete as the university has classes which start every month.

Admission Requirements

Undergraduate Admission Requirements

To have a successful educational experience selecting the right degree is the first step. To find desired programs use program finder on the official University website. Admission representatives also help in deciding on the program according to your needs.

• Students must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent education according to General Education Development (GED) to apply to the University

• Students will be required to submit a colour copy of your valid government-issued photo ID while registering for courses of their choices

• Military undergraduate students are required to submit a government-issued JST or CCAF transcript while registering for the courses

• Students will be required to go through the College Readiness Assessment. If students have previously earned 9+ hours of college credit they can contact the university about waiving this requirement.

• If there is a condition of transfer of students, they are required to submit their transcripts from the schools where they earned college-level academic credit

• If students first course at the university is the Foundation of Online Learning. This course will prepare students to be a successful online learner and will also introduce them to universities resources.

• If a student is planning to take courses in the University Only for Personal Knowledge or to get a transfer to other universities, they can select “Non Degree Seeking” on the admissions application provided.

Associate Degree Requirements

The associate degree is foundational if students seek to pursue a 2-year program. As this degree can be foundational for further studies in higher education and will also aid students to acquire a final degree.

• Associate Degree has an average of 60-64 credit hours.

• It takes a student about 2 years to complete if opted for full-time.

• Maximum of 7 years total time allowed to complete an Associate Degree.

• University accepts a maximum of 46 transfer credits (42 for Virginia state residents).

Bachelor’s Degree Requirements

A Bachelor's Degree is a traditional 4-year degree program. It is commonly accepted as the customary credential of higher education in the U.S. education system.

• Bachelor’s Degree has an average 121-126 credit hour.

• It takes a student about 4 years to complete if opted full time.

• Maximum of 10 years total time allowed to complete a bachelor’s degree.

• University accepts a maximum of 91 transfer credits (84 for Virginia state residents).

Certificate Program Requirements

A certificate program provides a student with a 6-8 set of course focus. Its course focus lies on a particular topic or set of issues according to the course offered by the University.

• Certificate Program has average 18-27 credit hours.

• It takes a student about 1 year to complete if opted full time.

• Maximum of 3 years total time allowed to complete a certificate program.

• University accepts a maximum of 9 transfer credits.

 Graduate Admission Requirements

• Students will require a bachelor’s degree or higher education from any institution who has been accredited or recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

• If a student has a non-U.S. transcript kindly view the international admission page on the official website for more information.

• Students are required to submit a colour copy of your valid government-issued photo ID.

• Military students with an exception to Air Force, need to submit a government-issued JST transcript.

Master’s Degree Requirement

Master’s degrees are a better choice if a student wants to have a more in-depth study of their undergraduate degree or to pursue a new academic stream or study.

• Master’s has an average of 36-47 credit hours.

• It takes a student about 2 years to complete if opted full time.

• Maximum of 7 years total time allowed to complete a Master’s Degree.

• University accepts a maximum of 15 transfer credits.