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Students are at the center of all we do here at Alaska Pacific University. Representing the aspirations and collective wisdom of our community, APU delivers an education that is collaborative, innovative, and transformational. Encouraging student development, supporting community engagement, and honoring Alaska’s Indigenous heritage, APU seeks to cultivate a unique and powerful educational experience.
Rooted in Indigenous Knowledge
APU is committed to being a university in which Native students thrive, all students benefit from a diversity of world views, and students can access a quality education regardless of financial means.
All students at APU will benefit from a high-quality education that is grounded in the understanding that traditional ways of knowing and doing are scholarly.
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The Bog & Forest run will test your mud tromping ability and adventurous spirit as you traverse through the Jim Mahaffey trails. We welcome our NEW APU students for Orientation weekend and invite back our…
The Navigating the New Arctic (NNA) Research Experience for Undergraduate Students (REU) is a paid research program designed to provide Alaska community college and university undergraduate students with an authentic research experience with Arctic community priorities at…
Our Graduate Open House is just around the corner! Join us Thursday, April 9th, 2026 5:30 – 7 p.m. in the Carr-Gottstein Lobby. We’ll cover information about financial aid, scholarships, and the admission process. You’ll…
Our Undergraduate Open House is just around the corner! Join us Saturday, March 28, 8:30-12 p.m. in the Carr-Gottstein Lobby. We’ll cover information about financial aid, scholarships, and the admission process. You’ll hear directly from…
If you would like to learn how cross-country ski, getting mileages in, or simply getting outside during the week, please join Outdoor Programs for cross country skiing opportunities on APU campus from 2:30 to 3:30…
Join Alaska Pacific University for a virtual Graduate Open House and discover what makes our graduate programs distinctive. Meet faculty, explore programs rooted in place-based learning and real-world impact, and learn how APU supports graduate…
Are you attending Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) 2026? If so, we invite you to join us for a two-hour NNA International Community Meeting on Monday, March 30. This meeting will focus on highlighting international research partnerships…
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Here, an education is an adventure in living and learning.
Representing the aspirations and collective wisdom of our community, APU delivers an education that is collaborative, innovative, and transformational.