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.

APU Student Handbook

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Last Revision: April 24, 2026

Student Profile Picture Policy

A student's classroom profile picture can be a photograph or graphic that represents them. Examples of representative graphics include geographic locations, pets, automobiles, caricatures, and avatars. The photo or graphic representation cannot contain elements that might be interpreted as vulgar, prejudicial, inflammatory, gang-related, violates copyright laws, or is otherwise found to be offensive to other students or to faculty. Photographs or graphics found to violate this policy will be removed and the student will be notified of the violation.