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College of Arts and Sciences Admission Policies

Step 1: Application for Admission (includes Essay and Application Fee)
  • Our online application can be found here: http://cas.ajula.edu/Content/FormsNew/UGAApplication.asp
  • Please share as much as you can about yourself within the application – the more we learn about you, the better your chances of landing one of our generous scholarships should you gain acceptance to our university.
  • A very specific prompt has been selected for the Essay portion of the application – please provide a thoughtful, appropriate response.
  • The Application Fee of $35 can be paid online (via credit card) as part of the application. This fee can also be paid by sending a check (made out to “American Jewish University”) to:

American Jewish University
c/o Office of Undergraduate Admissions
15600 Mulholland Drive
Bel Air, CA 90077

Step 2: Recommendations
  • A minimum of two recommendations are required, and at least one must come from an academic source.
  • Academic recommendations are typically submitted by current and/or former teachers. These recommendations should focus on your performance and abilities in a classroom environment.
  • Personal recommendations can also be considered as part of your applicant file. Personal recommendations are typically submitted by current and/or former employers, mentors, advisors, counselors, or spiritual leaders. These recommendations should focus on your character and interests outside of the classroom.
  • Recommendations can be submitted in the following ways:

American Jewish University
c/o Office of Undergraduate Admissions
15600 Mulholland Drive
Bel Air, CA 90077

Step 3: Official Transcripts
  • Please submit official transcripts from all of the high schools that you’ve attended.
  • If you’ve taken college courses, please submit official transcripts from all of the colleges that you’ve attended.
  • Official transcripts can be submitted in the following ways:

American Jewish University
c/o Office of Undergraduate Admissions
15600 Mulholland Drive
Bel Air, CA 90077

Step 4: SAT or ACT Scores
  • To learn how to send your SAT scores to American Jewish University, visit www.collegeboard.org. Our SAT code is 4876.
  • To learn how to send your ACT scores to American Jewish University, visit www.act.org. Our ACT code is 0462.
  • Your SAT or ACT scores should be sent to:

American Jewish University
c/o Office of Undergraduate Admissions
15600 Mulholland Drive
Bel Air, CA 90077