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Spring Welcome Schedule

Spring Welcome

January 2, 2026

For more details, read our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have questions ahead of Welcome Weekend, please email welcome@apu.edu or call (626) 815-2083. For more information or directions during Spring Welcome, find our Campus Life staff in Black Azusa Pacific University T-shirts.

Saturday, January 2

Time Description Location
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Residential Student Key Pick Up
Key pick-up is for students living on campus only. If you are not a residential student, you are not required to arrive until programming begins with Spring Welcome Check-In at 10 a.m. Students must be present to pick up their key.
East Campus, Office of Residence Life
10:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. Spring Welcome Check-In
Check in includes T-shirt(s), meal ticket(s), name tag(s), and Alpha Group/Orientation group assignments.
East Campus, Military and Veterans Center Courtyard
10:30 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Student and Family Welcome
The Spring Welcome Team, APU administrators, and APU's President, Dr. Adam Morris, will take this opportunity to welcome you and your family to Azusa Pacific University.
East Campus, Los Angeles Pacific College (LAPC) Board Room
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Alpha Group Time (Students Only)
Meet with your Alpha Group/Orientation leaders to learn how to thrive as an APU student.
East Campus, Los Angeles Pacific College (LAPC) Board Room
11:15 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Just for Families (Families and Guests Only)
This time is designed to discuss the transition within a family as students begin their APU journey.
East Campus, President's Dining Room
12:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m. Candela
Join the APU community for a symbolic time of commissioning and blessing.
Begin at East Campus, Bode Commons
12:15 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Lunch Available
East Campus, 1899 Dining Hall
1:00 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Optional Campus Tours Available Begin at East Campus, Bode Commons