Step 1 Select a Program

You have chosen
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program
Graduate Certificate
Step 2 Review Important Dates
Application Fee
A $25 application fee is required for all applications submitted before the priority deadline. Applications submitted after the priority deadline will be assessed a $50 application fee.
Fall Semester Only
The 2020-2021 ANELP Cohort is closed. New applications are no longer being accepted for this year. If your current status is Application Incomplete for ANELP, you can defer your application for the 2021/2022 Fall semester cohort. Please email admissions@alaskapacific.edu to defer your application.
Application Priority Deadline: February 15th
Application Final Deadline: August 1st
Step 3 Complete the Online Application
Please note you will need to create a new 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. An Admissions Counselor will contact you within a week after receiving your application to discuss any other documents necessary to complete your application.
Step 4 Submit Additional Supporting Documents
All documents listed below must be submitted in order to complete your application for admission. An admission decision will not be made until all required documents are received.
Statement of Interest
Your statement of interest describes your career goals and why ANELP will help you accomplish them. It must not exceed 500 words and must be written in business letter format.
ANELP Executive Sponsorship
This form must be signed by an authorized representative of the sponsoring organization to indicate an understanding of the responsibilities of the sponsoring organization.
Executive Sponsorship Agreement
ANELP Financial Agreement
This form outlines the fiduciary responsibilities of the Organization sponsoring or individual participating in ANELP.
Résumé
Your professional résumé is also required.
Transcripts
Official transcript(s) from all postsecondary institutions, if applicable
Please see general requirements for graduate studies at APU for additional information regarding the submission of official transcripts.
Please submit all documents via one of the following methods:
Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
admissions@alaskapacific.edu
International Applicants
For admission purposes, an applicant will be considered and processed as an international student if they intend to enter the US or transfer from another US institution on an F-1 student visa. Before APU may provide supporting documents (Form I-20), the applicant must complete and submit the following in addition to standard application materials as noted above:
- Supplemental Application for International Admission
- Foreign credentials evaluation for all transcripts and/or degrees obtained outside the United States. For this purpose, APU recommends World Education Services (www.wes.org). Translation services may also be acquired through WES for transcripts not available in English.
- Official score report for the Test of English as a Foreign Language. For minimum score requirements, see university catalog. (Exemption from this requirement exists for applicants from countries wherein English is the predominate or officially recognized language.)
Step 5 Wait for your Acceptance Decision
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.
Step 6 Get in Touch with Our Admissions Counselors
Toni Riley
Director of Admissions