The APU Experience
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Students are at the center of all we do at Alaska Pacific University. Through small class sizes, hands-on learning, and meaningful connections with faculty, peers, and the wider community, students receive an education that is personal, collaborative, and transformative. Grounded in Alaska and connected to the world, APU prepares purpose-driven students to turn their values into action, build skills and relationships that lead to meaningful careers, and make a difference in the communities and world around them.
Rooted in Indigenous Knowledge
APU is committed to creating a university where Native students thrive, all students benefit from diverse worldviews, and everyone has access to a high-quality education regardless of financial means. Grounded in Alaska Native knowledge and community, APU recognizes traditional ways of knowing and doing as valuable forms of scholarship, creating a learning environment where culture, knowledge, and diverse perspectives enrich the educational experience for every student.
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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.