On [DATE], American Public University System combined with Rasmussen University and Hondros College of Nursing to form a single higher education institution. American Public University System (System) now includes American Public University, American Military University, Rasmussen University, and Hondros College of Nursing. The System is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (APEI). We are continuing to update our website to reflect our new structure.

AMU Student Handbook

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Last Revision: April 24, 2026

Transfer Credit to Complete Program Requirements

If students are nearing graduation and expect to use transfer credit to complete some remaining course requirements in their program, they must have their initial TCE completed before they apply for graduation.

All requests and official documents needed for TCE updates must be received at least 60 days before a student's chosen conferral date.

For graduation on	All TCE documentation is due no later than
February 1st	December 1
April 1st	February 1
June 1st	April 1
August 1st	June 1
October 1st	August 1
December 1st	October 1

If documentation is not received on time, the academic review cannot be processed and student will be moved to the next conferral date.