We have compiled this key consumer information from across our university to help you make informed decisions regarding your education. Also, in compliance with state and federal regulations, and in keeping with our student-first philosophy, we annually notify our students (via email and an ecampus link) about the availability of this information.

Please click on the following links to view APUS ACBSP completion and retention data: 

Faculty, staff, and students must comply with federal copyright and trademark laws. APUS outlines additional copyright infringement policies within the student handbook and provides a copyright campus guide within the library. 

The University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in violation of applicable law and regulation.  The University does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities.  The University’s Disability Officer coordinates compliance with the Section 504 regulation and may be contacted at:

Julie Komisarcik
Director and Disability Officer
303 W. 3rd Street
Ranson, WV 25438
304-885-5252
[email protected]

APUS is committed to achieving an alcohol and drug-free workplace. Accordingly, APUS has the right and obligation to maintain a safe, healthy and productive working and learning environment through policies on drug and alcohol abuse prevention.

APUS complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, which regulates the confidentiality of data in education records and terms for disclosure of information.

As required by the Clery Act, APUS publishes an annual security report containing certain university safety and security information and three years of relevant campus crime statistics (if any). The report is available at http://www.apus.edu/docs/apus/-/clery-act-annual-security-report.pdf You may request a paper copy by emailing [email protected].

APUS is headquartered in the State of West Virginia, which requires sex offenders to register with the State Police. West Virginia makes this information available to law enforcement agencies and to the public on a Sex Offender Registry. If you have trouble accessing this link try copying and pasting the following URL into your web browser: https://apps.wv.gov/StatePolice/SexOffender/Disclaimer?continueToUrl=http%3A%2F%2Fapps.wv.gov%2FStatePolice%2FSexOffender.

Information on our community of students is provided by our institutional research team. For additional information, email [email protected].

A student's enrollment in a program of study abroad approved for credit by APUS may be considered enrollment at APUS for the purpose of applying for assistance under the title IV, HEA programs. APUS currently does not offer any study abroad programs.

The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities, and it is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 ("Title IX") not to discriminate in such a manner, including with respect to admission and employment. Questions regarding Title IX may be referred to the APUS Title IX Coordinator, or the Office for Civil Rights at the United States Department of Education.

Title IX Coordinator Contact
Caroline Simpson
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 703-396-6428
Mail: American Public University System, Inc.
Attn: Caroline Simpson
111 West Congress Street
Charles Town, WV 25414

For more information please see the University's Title IX Compliance Policy.

APUS’s Title IX Training Materials are also available.

Although APUS as an online institution has no specific policies related to vaccinations, APUS encourages students to speak with their health care providers about vaccinations and immunizations, and to review the guidelines issued by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) available at: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/.

Please contact us if you have any questions regarding our financial assistance options, academic programs, tuition & fees, or other items listed in this consumer information section.