Step 1 Select a Program

You have chosen
Alaska Native Executive Leadership Program
Graduate Certificate
Step 2 Review Important Information
Application Fee
A $35 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 2022-2023 ANELP Cohort is open and accepting new applications to begin the program in fall 2022!
Application Priority Deadline: February 15th
Application Final Deadline: August 1st
Step 3 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.
Pre-Requisite
Applicants should have a minimum of three years managerial level or above work experience, currently hold a leadership position, and have completed an undergraduate degree and/or 10 years of progressive work experience.
Official Final Transcript(s)
Alaska Pacific University will require official transcripts from the institution from which the applicant has earned the highest prior degree. Additional undergraduate transcripts may be required in the following instance(s): a large portion of credits were earned at more than one institution, an evaluation of pre-requisite course requirements, and/or if transferring in graduate credits.
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.
Applicants who do not meet the standard admissions requirements for any given degree program, and who are subsequently denied admission, may complete an Admissions Appeal Form. This form may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Completed appeals forms must be sent to the Office of Admissions who will then forward to the appropriate academic department for review. Once a decision has been made, the applicant will be notified in writing.
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.
Résumé
Send us your current résumé dated within the last year demonstrating appropriate managerial experience.
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.
Download ANELP Executive Sponsorship (PDF)
ANELP Financial Agreement
This form outlines the fiduciary responsibilities of the Organization sponsoring or the individual participating in ANELP.
Download Financial Agreement (PDF)
Please submit all documents via one of the following methods:
Office of Admissions
Alaska Pacific University
4101 University Drive
Anchorage, AK 99508
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 4 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 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
Amy Potter
Assistant Director of Admissions