Alaska Pacific UniversityMove-In Guide
Anchorage, Alaska
🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1957🔗 www.alaskapacific.edu
Alaska Pacific University's wooded 170-acre Anchorage campus, chartered in 1957 as Alaska Methodist University, centers on the NRHP-listed Atwood Campus Center, designed by the same architect behind the Kennedy Center, with all students required to live on campus for their first two years, most first-year students housed in North Atwood Hall.
Enrollment
437
Total Students
Freshman Class
109
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 18-20, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
88%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Many incoming first-year students participate in Expedition Alaska shortly after arriving, spending up to 18 days on the Yukon River as part of the university's own experiential learning tradition. APU is primarily a residential campus - all students are required to live on campus for their first two academic years. This specific date should be confirmed directly with APU's Housing office closer to move-in.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- In recent years, move-in day has run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first day of orientation, which starts on a Thursday.
- Check-in location
- In recent years, central check-in has been in the Atwood Center lobby, where you check in, meet your RAs, and move into your room. North Atwood Hall is the main first-year hall.
- Parking
- Parking passes are free and come from Campus Safety. Each residence hall has its own parking area.
- What you'll receive
- Your new student ID is printed at check-in. Move-in day also includes tours and activities, a free lunch, an Expedition Alaska information session, a salmon barbecue dinner, and a mandatory all-hall meeting for on-campus residents.
- Vehicle restrictions
- Parking passes for residents are free through Campus Safety.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
North Atwood Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
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Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 17, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Walgreens1.3 miles
- Walmart2.5 miles
- Target3.1 miles
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Dates last checked August 2026.