Welcome to Expedition Alaska

APU’s first-year experience learning community

Designed for first-time and returning college students, Expedition Alaska combines academic study and only-in-Alaska field experiences, led by APU faculty. Read a short story highlighting the 2025 trip to get a first-hand description of the course.

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 near McCarthy, Alaska
Discover the rewards of collaborating with new classmates and APU faculty who double as your ExpAK leader

If you have any questions, give us a call at 907-564-8248!

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!