New Graduates

Student Instructions

1. Complete APU Grad Check 

   • Undergraduate Enrollment Services Center > Academic Forms

   • Graduate and Professional Registrar Forms >Graduation Application

2. Read and follow California Licensure Instructions 

   • Create a BreEZe account

   • Apply for licensure for the NCLEX with the BRN. The BRN will communicate the payment and scheduling through NCSBN Pearson VUE. Don’t forget to pay the fees.

   • Complete the California Live Scan 

   • Complete Fingerprinting

Processing Steps and Time Frames

After the semester ends: 

• 2 Weeks - The registrar receives grades up to two weeks after grades are due.

• 6 Weeks - The registrar confers degrees up to six weeks after receiving grades. Students are conferred if all of the following conditions are met:

  • 1. 1. • The student has completed the graduation application (Formerly: intent to graduate),

          • their academic record is cleared (i.e. GPA, Course Incomplete, etc.), and

          • their financial account is cleared.

• 2 Weeks - The School of Nursing submits the required documentation to the BRN . 

• The BRN Processing Times 

Students, please direct questions to your program managers as contacting the registrar or the BRN will slow their processes.  Program managers, please direct questions to Associate Dean Silao if you have any questions.

Online RN Initial Exam Application

Here is a resource for new graduates. This screen-by-screen will assist you in completing the Online RN Initial Exam Application through your online BreEZe account.