Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University requires at least 128 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Alaska Pacific University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Alaska Pacific University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Alaska Pacific University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 56% of students who start college at Alaska Pacific University graduate within six years.

Alaska Pacific University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Alaska Pacific University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Will I Take At Alaska Pacific University?

Alaska Pacific University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Alaska Pacific University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Alaska Pacific University

When choosing a major, Alaska Pacific University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Alaska Pacific University.

Student Designed Majors

Alaska Pacific University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Alaska Pacific University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Alaska Pacific University

Alaska Pacific University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Alaska Pacific University

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Does Alaska Pacific University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Alaska Pacific University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Alaska Pacific University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Alaska Pacific University has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Alaska Pacific University Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Alaska Pacific University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Alaska Pacific University Have An Honors Program?

❌ Alaska Pacific University does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Alaska Pacific University Require Internships?

❌ Alaska Pacific University studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Alaska Pacific University

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Alaska Pacific University Library

The main library on campus is the Consortium Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Alaska Pacific University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

Alaska Pacific University does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Alaska Pacific University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Alaska Pacific University has an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Alaska Pacific University include:

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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