Admissions

Antioch University’s programs are designed to provide a progressive education to prepare students for the complexities of today’s diverse societies. To that end, we conduct an individualized, holistic review of applications for admission. The review process is designed to help us learn about your strengths and have an opportunity to show you ours.
Antioch University particularly seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to building a student population diverse in gender, ethnicity, age, class, physical abilities, learning styles, sexual orientation, professional backgrounds, and community experiences.
Our Admissions Team and faculty will be there to assist with the application process, and all prospective students will work with an assigned Admissions Counselor who will be there every step of the way until you complete your admissions file. Our goal is to make the application process as student-friendly as possible.
In addition, Antioch University’s Admissions team is now just a click away. Whether you're just starting to explore your options or you're deep into the application process, our Virtual Front Desk is here to help.


Application Process
1. Talk to an Admissions Counselor
- Contact our main office at (310) 340-7634 or email us at [email protected] to schedule an appointment with an admissions counselor.
- Find a specific admission counselor here
2. Submit Your Application
- If you need more information, you can find your program and submit your application through the main program page.
- If you are ready to begin, go here to start your application.
3. Complete Your Admission File
You can speak with your admissions counselor or review your desired program to find out what you need to submit. Each program has specific requirements, but in general, you will need
- Official transcripts from all schools attended
- An Essay
- Letter(s) of recommendation
4. File Review/ Faculty Interview
5. Admissions Decision
6. Begin!
After the admissions decision, you can talk to your admission counselor to determine the next steps. These may include:
- Confirming your seat and submitting your intent to enroll once you are accepted
- Completing Financial Aid
- RSVPing for orientation
Remember, we are here to help you through every step of the process. We can't wait to help you begin your journey with Antioch! If you need help, please don't hesitate to contact admissions at (310) 340-7634 or email [email protected].
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Explore Available Programs
All applicants to the Bachelor’s program must have completed at least 36 quarter or 24-semester units to be eligible for admission.
We accept applications throughout the year. The Admissions Committee endeavors to identify strong candidates for the program and to support them to become students.
Master’s degree requirements vary by program. Please refer to the program pages for specific admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Admissions to Antioch University’s doctoral degrees is competitive. We accept applications throughout the year.
The Doctoral degree requirements vary by program. Please refer to the program pages for specific admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Certificate programs accept applications throughout the year. Please refer to the program pages for specific admissions requirements and application deadlines.
Credential and Endorsement programs accept applications throughout the year. Please refer to the program pages for specific admissions requirements and application deadlines.

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Take your next step - talk to our admissions team to find the right program for you.