Alaska Pacific University welcomes applications from students who wish to pursue their educational goals within the context of the University's distinctive educational philosophy of self-directed learning.

Each Graduate program requires admission to the University as well as to the program the student wishes to enter. Application documents are collected by the Admissions Office and then sent to the appropriate department for evaluation by the Program Director. When a decision is made regarding admission, the applicant will be notified by the Graduate Program Director and the Graduate Admissions Counselor.

• Online Application for Graduate Admissions or Print and mail off-line application
• Application Fee. $25 non-refundable application fee.
  The application fee is waived for online applications.
• Official Transcripts. Request official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. Transcripts are considered official only if they are delivered in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
• Resume. Submit a current resume.
• Letters of recommendation. Submit three current letters of recommendation, using the recommendation forms in the Admissions Packet.
• Standardized Test Scores. Submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT). APU's GRE reporting code is 4201. GMA reporting codes are RM3-GX-93 for full time MBA and RM3-GX-86 for part-time MBA. For more information on score criteria, please see below.)
• Essay. Please submit an essay (500-800 words) addressing your personal and professional goals as they related to your motivation to obtain the degree or certificate you are seeking.
• Undergraduate Degree.

• Online Application for Graduate Admissions or Print and mail off-line application
• Application Fee. $25 non-refundable application fee.
  The application fee is waived for online applications.
• Official Transcripts. Request official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have attended. Transcripts are considered official only if they are delivered in a sealed envelope from the issuing institution.
• Resume and Work Experience. Submit a current resume. A minimum of 2-years of appropriate managerial experience required, 5 years preferred.
• Letters of recommendation. Submit two current letters of recommendation, using the recommendation forms in the Admissions Packet.
• Undergraduate Degree or Equivalent. For applicants lacking an appropriate undergraduate degree, at least 60 credits of completed undergraduate work, 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, GMAT test with a score of at least at the 50th percentile, essay describing the applicant's goals in pursuing the degree, plus a successful interview with the departmental admissions committee will be required.

August 1st for Fall semester, December 1st for Spring semester, and April 1st for Summer semester.

Admissions decisions are generally based on academic records of undergraduate, upper division, and graduate work, or alternative indicators of success including innovative leadership or accomplishments in a career field, civic activity, or professional achievement.

Students with otherwise strong applications who have GPAs below 3.0 and/or standardized test scores below the 30th percentile (for either GRE or GMAT at the time the test was taken) may be invited to interview with the program director to complete the admissions process.

Students are adequately prepared for MBA entry if they have a bachelor's degree in business or a related discipline which includes courses in accounting, finance, economics, and management, with math competency through algebra and statistics. The faculty encourages students with a wide variety of undergraduate experiences to apply for admission. Students with non-business majors are welcome.

If, however, a student's undergraduate transcript does not demonstrate adequate preparation in mathematics and business, the student may be admitted and required to take prerequisite courses. Prerequisite courses do not count toward the MBA, MBA/HSA, or Certificate programs. Students may also demonstrate that they have acquired prerequisite knowledge through work experience or self-study.

Students who are not United States citizens or permanent residents should request the Supplemental Application for International Admission as well as the Application for Graduate Admission. Please note that application deadlines for international applicants are earlier than those stated for domestic applicants and that the application fee is not waived for international applicants.