APU Doctoral Handbook
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Last Revision: January 30, 2024

How to Register for Terms

Once you have been admitted into the program and have committed to attending, you will be automatically enrolled for the first term of courses and for subsequent terms thereafter.

Continuous Registration Requirement

Doctoral students are required to maintain continuous registration by completing coursework with their cohort, based on the doctoral program of study, and registering each term during the dissertation phase until graduation. You may not withdraw from courses without requesting a Program Hiatus. If you are unable to maintain continuous registration, you must complete the Program Hiatus Request Form and receive approval in advance through your Department Chair and Graduate Studies.