Steps to Apply
Choose your application type and let’s get started.
Select an undergraduate program if you are interested in pursuing a certificate, associate or bachelors degree program. Once admitted into a program, our academic advisors and faculty will work with you directly in creating your degree path.
- View IMPORTANT DATES
- View REQUIREMENTS
- Fill out YOUR APPLICATION
- Work with ADMISSIONS
Select a graduate program if you have already received a Bachelor’s degree and are interested in pursuing a graduate certificate, masters or doctorate program. Undergraduate degrees are not necessary for the EMBA and ANELP programs.
- Review IMPORTANT DATES
- View REQUIREMENTS
- Fill out YOUR APPLICATION
- Work with ADMISSIONS
Non-degree seeking students are not for undecided majors, but rather for students who are just taking a class or two often for continuing education or personal enjoyment. APU’s Non-Degree Seeking admissions option is the perfect choice for those interested in taking classes without seeking full admission to a degree program. Students who complete courses under this status still receive credit and may choose to apply into a degree program or transfer credit to other colleges or universities at a later date.
- Review IMPORTANT DATES
- View REQUIREMENTS
- Fill out YOUR APPLICATION
- Work with ADMISSIONS
Select the Early Honors Program (EHP) if you are currently in high school and interested in our dual-credit program, receiving both high school and college credit at the same time. Our Early Honors program is a full-time residential program designed for mostly for juniors and seniors in high school. Other students/grade levels will be considered on an individual basis. Please reach out to our Admissions Department with any questions.
- Review IMPORTANT DATES
- View REQUIREMENTS
- View SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
- Fill out YOUR APPLICATION
- Work with ADMISSIONS
Important Dates
*Fall Application Deadline: May 1 (Priority) / August 1 (Late)
*Spring Application Deadline: November 1 (Priority) / December 1 (Late)
*Summer application Deadline: May 1 (limited courses available)
Applications may be accepted on a space-available basis. Contact APU’s Office of Admissions for details.
*See the Nursing page for program specific deadlines.
Requirements
All documents listed below must be submitted in order to complete your application for admissions. An Admission decision will not be made until all required documents are received. We accept a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher based on a 4.0 unweighted scale, but exceptions can be made, so apply even if your GPA is below this threshold!
*See the Nursing page for program specific deadlines.
1 – Official Transcripts
Alaska Pacific University defines an official transcript as a student’s complete and verified academic record. It includes all courses taken, grades received, and any other relevant academic information, like withdrawals or disciplinary notations.
Transcripts/score reports are considered official when received in an envelope that was sealed by the credit-awarding institution and arrive at APU unopened. Electronic transcripts are also accepted when sent directly to APU from the credit-awarding institution via a secured electronic transcript service. All official documents must be sent to admissions@alaskapacific.edu.
- An official high school transcript (must show date of graduation) or official GED score report is step one.
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended are also needed, if applicable. If you have earned 24 or more semester credits (36 or more quarter credits) from a regionally or nationally accredited institution you do not need to order your official high school transcript or GED score report.
Please submit all documents via one of the following methods:
- Email: admissions@alaskapacific.edu
- Mail: Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
2 – Application Fee or Waiver
A $35 application fee or waiver is required for all applications submitted. Applications may be submitted online without paying the application fee immediately. Submit payment online or reach out to the Admissions department to discuss a fee waiver to complete your application.
Fill out Your Application
Complete Online Application
You will need to create an account to begin your online application. This new username and password is only for the application and will cease to be valid once you submit the completed application. Once you have been admitted you will receive new credentials to access your MyAPU student portal.
Admissions Appeal Process
Applicants who do not meet the published standards may request an Admissions Appeal Form from the Office of Admissions following or in anticipation of a denial of admission. Appeals will be considered first by the Director of Admissions and may be forwarded to an academic apartment or committee for review. The applicant will be notified in writing once a decision has been made regarding their appeal.
Work with Admissions
Unsure of which program is the right fit for you? Have questions about your application status or fee waiver? Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8248 and we’d be happy to help walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Important Dates
Program-Specific Deadlines:
Counseling Psychology Graduate Studies (MSCP & PsyD)
- February 15th (no late applications accepted)
Creative Writing (MFA)
- April 1
All of the following degrees have the same deadlines seen below:
- Business Administration (MBA)
- Strategic Leadership (EMBA)
- Entrepreneurship & Innovation (graduate certificate)
- Investments (graduate certificate)
- Dual MBA- JD Program
- Environmental Science (MSES)
- Master of Arts (MAP)
- Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE)
- Teacher Education K-8 (graduate certificate)
Fall Application Deadline: May 1 (Priority) / August 1 (Late)
Spring Application Deadline: November 1 (Priority) / December 1 (Late)
Summer application Deadline: May 1 (limited courses available)
Requirements
All documents listed below must be submitted in order to complete your application for admissions. An Admission decision will not be made until all required documents are received.Transcripts/score reports are considered official when received in an envelope that was sealed by the credit-awarding institution and arrive at APU unopened. Electronic transcripts are also accepted when sent directly to APU from the credit-awarding institution via a secured electronic transcript service. All official documents must be sent to admissions@alaskapacific.edu.
1 – Official Transcripts
Alaska Pacific University defines an official transcript as a student’s complete and verified academic record. It includes all courses taken, grades received, and any other relevant academic information, like withdrawals or disciplinary notations.
Transcript from the institution from which the applicant has earned the highest prior degree. Additional undergraduate transcripts may be required if: a large portion of credits were earned at more than one institution, an evaluation of pre-requisite course requirements, and/or if transferring graduate credits.
2 – Program-Specific Application Materials
Please visit the graduate program page you are interested in for the required admissions documents. These can include: Essay, Resume/CV, Letters of Recommendation, Personal Statements, Samples of Work, Faculty Mentor Request form, Test Scores, and interviews and background checks.
Please submit all documents via one of the following methods:
- Email: admissions@alaskapacific.edu
- Mail: Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
3 – Application Fee or Waiver
A $35 application fee or waiver is required for all applications submitted. Applications may be submitted online without paying the application fee immediately. Submit payment online or reach out to the Admissions department to discuss a fee waiver to complete your application.
Fill out Your Application
Complete Online Application
You will need to create an account to begin your online application. This new username and password is only for the application and will cease to be valid once you submit the completed application. Once you have been admitted you will receive new credentials to access your MyAPU student portal.
Admissions Appeal Process
Applicants who do not meet the published standards may request an Admissions Appeal Form from the Office of Admissions following or in anticipation of a denial of admission. Appeals will be considered first by the Director of Admissions and may be forwarded to an academic apartment or committee for review. The applicant will be notified in writing once a decision has been made regarding their appeal.
- Graduate candidates who have GPA scores below a 3.0 may be admitted on a provisional basis. Full admission is contingent upon successful completion of the first semester of classes in which they are required to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above.
- Applicants with a GPA between 2.75 and 2.99 may be considered appropriate by the Program Director of the graduate program. If an applicant’s GPA is below a 2.75, the Program Director will make a decision based on the recommendation of the department in which the program is offered. The Program Director has the option of seeking input from the Graduate Studies Committee in uncertain cases. The Program Director will report the admission of students with a GPA below a 2.75 to the Graduate Studies Committee.
- 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.
Work with Admissions
Unsure of which program is the right fit for you? Have questions about your application status or fee waiver? Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8248 and we’d be happy to help walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Requirements
1 – Application Fee
A $35 application fee is required for all applications submitted. Applications may be submitted online without paying the application fee immediately. Submit payment online or reach out to the Admissions department to discuss a fee waiver to complete your application.
2 – Secondary Student Concurrent Enrollment Form
Only required for non-degree seeking applicants who are or will be concurrently enrolled in high school at the time classes begin at APU. This form must be submitted each academic year during which the secondary student wishes to be concurrently enrolled at APU.
Important Dates
*Fall Application Deadline: May 1 (Priority) / August 1 (Late)
*Spring Application Deadline: November 1 (Priority) / December 1 (Late)
*Summer application Deadline: May 1 (limited courses available)
Applications may be accepted on a space-available basis. Contact APU’s Office of Admissions for details.
Fill out Your Application
Complete Online Application
You will need to create an account to begin your online application. This new username and password is only for the application and will cease to be valid once you submit the completed application. Once you have been admitted you will receive new credentials to access your MyAPU student portal.
Admissions Appeal Process
Applicants who do not meet the published standards may request an Admissions Appeal Form from the Office of Admissions following or in anticipation of a denial of admission. Appeals will be considered first by the Director of Admissions and may be forwarded to an academic apartment or committee for review. The applicant will be notified in writing once a decision has been made regarding their appeal.
Work with Admissions
Unsure of which program is the right fit for you? Have questions about your application status or fee waiver? Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8248 and we’d be happy to help walk you through the process and answer any questions.
Important Dates
*Fall Application Deadline: May 1 (Priority) / August 1 (Late)
*Spring Application Deadline: November 1 (Priority) / December 1 (Late)
Requirements
All documents listed below must be submitted in order to complete your application for admissions. An Admission decision will not be made until all required documents are received.
1 – Official “in-progress” High School Transcripts
Transcripts are considered official when received in an envelope that was sealed by the credit-awarding institution and arrive at APU unopened. Electronic transcripts are also accepted when sent directly to APU from the credit-awarding institution via a secured electronic transcript service. All official electronic documents must be sent to admissions@alaskapacific.edu.
- A cumulative GPA of 2.0 or better on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
- Applicants must be eligible for placement into Intermediate Algebra or beyond
2 – Personal Essay or writing sample
We would like to know who you are, why you would like to attend Alaska Pacific University, and how you express yourself. Please choose one of the following essay options below and submit a double-spaced, typed essay of at least 500 words. Regardless of the option you choose, please include a brief explanation of why you would like to attend APU.
- Discuss a significant event or achievement that has shaped your values and goals.
- Describe a book, author, or individual who has had an impact on your development as a person.
- Tell us about your passions and interests and how they contribute to your personality.
- Send us a graded, written piece of work of which you are especially proud. Be sure that the work is significant enough to reflect the true level of your thinking and writing abilities. Be sure to include your teacher’s comments, and let us know the assignment’s requirements.
- Tips for Writing Sample and Admission Interview
3 – Interview
Applicants who meet these standards may then be invited for an admissions interview. After successful completion of the interview phase, an admission decision will be issued in writing.
Scholarship & Billing Information
Because EHP students are not eligible for federal financial aid, APU has taken initiative to help offset the cost of this fantastic program. Thanks to generous support from First National Bank of Alaska and other supporters, we are proud to offer students the opportunity to apply for scholarships. Please download and submit the following application for consideration.
Please submit all documents via one of the following methods:
- Email: admissions@alaskapacific.edu
- Mail: Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
Application Fee or Waiver
A $35 application fee or waiver is required for all applications submitted. Applications may be submitted online without paying the application fee immediately. Submit payment online or reach out to the Admissions department to discuss a fee waiver to complete your application.
Fill out Your Application
Complete Online Application
You will need to create an account to begin your online application. This new username and password is only for the application and will cease to be valid once you submit the completed application. Once you have been admitted you will receive new credentials to access your MyAPU student portal.
Admissions Appeal Process
Applicants who do not meet the published standards may request an Admissions Appeal Form from the Office of Admissions following or in anticipation of a denial of admission. Appeals will be considered first by the Director of Admissions and may be forwarded to an academic apartment or committee for review. The applicant will be notified in writing once a decision has been made regarding their appeal.
Work with Admissions
Unsure of which program is the right fit for you? Have questions about your application status or fee waiver? Contact the Office of Admissions at admissions@alaskapacific.edu or 907-564-8248 and we’d be happy to help walk you through the process and answer any questions.