Admissions Process for the BA in Liberal Studies Program
Application Deadlines
We are currently accepting applications for the following terms:
International Application* | Priority Application** | Final Application | Classes Begin |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2013 | July 22, 2013 | July 22, 2013 | August 16, 2013 | September 30, 2013 |
| Winter 2014 | October 21, 2013 | October 21, 2013 | November 15, 2013 | January 2, 1014 |
| Spring 2014 | January 20, 2014 | January 20, 2014 | February 14, 2014 | March 31, 2014 |
*In addition to satisfying AULA’s admission requirements for a specific academic program, International Students have additional, general requirements that must be met for admission.
*In order to be eligible for the New Student Grant, the admissions application and financial aid paperwork must be submitted by the Priority Deadline.
Admissions Requirements
There are three easy steps to apply:
- Complete the Online Application.
- Complete and submit Part 1 and Part 2 of the online application
- Submit the Application Fee
- Note: The application fee is waived for anyone attending an information session. Interested in attending? Sign up now!
- The application fee is also waived for all AULA alumni.
- Complete and submit the Admissions Dialogue.
- Request official transcripts from every accredited institution from which you have received units of academic credit. You must provide evidence that you have successfully completed 36 quarter units (24 semester units) or more of college-level learning.
- Submit proof of high school graduation. You may either submit a copy of your high school diploma or your high school transcripts. To obtain your high school transcripts you should contact the high school from which you graduated or its school district office.
- Another option, if you received your General Education Development (G.E.D.) credential, is to submit your scores from your G.E.D. Test directly to AULA. If your test was administered in California, this can be done by calling 916-445-9438 or online at the G.E.D. website. Note: You may waive this requirement entirely if you submit proof of an Associate degree (either A.A. or A.S.).
All materials are submitted to the Admissions Office. All application materials submitted become part of an applicant’s file and cannot be returned.

