Welcome to Expedition Alaska, APU’s first-year experience learning community
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Designed for first-time and returning college students, Expedition Alaska combines academic study and only-in-Alaska field experiences, led by APU faculty.
Expedition Alaska introduces new and returning students to APU’s experiential, field based learning environment:
- Experience a 4-week APU Block course – either Natural History of Alaska or Introduction to Wilderness Skills
- Start the school year with first-hand insight into APU’s experiential learning opportunities in the field
- Learn about the history and cultures of Alaska through this immersive field experience along the Yukon River
- Discover the rewards of collaborating with new classmates and APU faculty who double as your ExpAK leader
Interested in joining Expedition Alaska? Get started today!
- If you are a new student: submit your application for admission to APU & required admission documents
- For returning students and newly admitted students schedule an advising appointment with your APU Academic Advisor
- Register!
To learn more about the ExpAK block courses, gear lists, and course content, click on the links below!
- Natural History of Alaska (Fall 2023 SC11000)
- Introduction to Wilderness Skills (Fall 2023 OS11000)
If you have any questions, give us a call at 907-564-8248!
