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
August 18 - August 20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
88%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 18 - August 20, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
North Atwood Hall
Suite-style · Coed
First-year only
Housing Links
Links open Alaska Pacific University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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