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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details Academic calendar Fall 2026 Full runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.
13 entries Aug 24 → Oct 19, 2026
Fall 2026 Module I
Aug 24 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Full Relevant now
Sep 23 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Session
Oct 21 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Module II
Jan 11 → Feb 12, 2027
Spring 2027 Block
Jan 11 → Mar 8, 2027
Spring 2027 Module I
Jan 11 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Full
Feb 8 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Session
Mar 8 → May 7, 2027
Spring 2027 Module II
May 5 → Jun 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Block
May 10 → Jul 5, 2027
Summer 2027 Module I
May 10 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Session
Jun 29 → Aug 9, 2027
Summer 2027 Block II
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ASAPU Associated Students of Alaska Pacific University, the student government body.
Atwood The main dining hall located within the Atwood Center. N
North North Atwood residence hall, typically for first-year students. O
OP Outdoor Programs, the department organizing campus expeditions and gear rentals.
OPAL Outdoor Programs and Leadership, a core academic and extracurricular focus at APU. S
South South Atwood residence hall, typically for upperclassmen. T
The Block The intensive 4-week course session held at the beginning or end of a semester.
The Farm The Kellogg Campus in Palmer, used for environmental and agricultural field work.
The Market The Farmers Market dining venue in the Atwood Center offering grab-and-go options.
The Session The 11-week academic period that follows or precedes a Block. U
UV University Village, the campus apartment complex for students. Places and practicalities Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.
11 details
Atwood The Atwood Center, the primary hub for student services, dining, and housing.
caf_aurora Café Aurora
Carr-Gottstein The Carr-Gottstein Academic Center, housing classrooms and faculty offices.
Gould Gould Hall, an administrative and academic building.
Grace Grace Hall, used for administrative offices and classroom space.
Grant Grant Hall, which contains the campus theater and academic spaces.
Kellogg The satellite campus located in Palmer, Alaska (Kellogg Campus).
Moseley Moseley Sports Center, the campus athletic facility featuring a gym and pool.
MyAPU The central online portal for student grades, registration, and campus announcements.
People Mover The Anchorage municipal bus system frequently used by students for transit.
U-Pass The program allowing students to ride Anchorage People Mover buses for free with a valid ID. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
What academic term is relevant now? Fall 2026 Full runs Aug 24, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included? 11 approved campus terms and 11 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included? Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from? Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library. Using DormWay at Alaska Pacific University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Alaska Pacific University
Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez named next Executive Director for the ACLU of Alaska APU Alumna Lu-Anne Haukaas Lopez has been appointed as the next Executive Director of the ACLU of Alaska.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More APU's Indigenous Peoples' Day Photos Featured in Best of October Photographs from Alaska Pacific University's Indigenous Peoples' Day celebration were highlighted in a monthly feature.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More Indigenous Peoples Day highlights culture and tradition The campus celebration featured traditional dancers, food, and cultural exchange.
Oct 23, 2026
Read More The APU Emergency Notification System provides real-time updates for events such as moose and bear sightings and campus closures. The APU Emergency Notification System provides real-time updates for events such as moose and bear sightings and campus closures.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Alaska Pacific University
Colorado Western Slope College Fair November 11, 2026
Alaska Pacific University will be attending the Colorado Western Slope College Fair to share opportunities for education in the Last Frontier.
Spring 2026 New Student Registration November 16, 2026
Registration opens for new students for the Spring 2026 semester.
Elder Tea November 18, 2026
Alaska Native Elders visit Grant Hall to share stories and mingle with students, faculty, and staff over tea and snacks.
Thanksgiving Break November 25, 2026
Thanksgiving holiday break for Full, Session, and Module 2 courses through November 27.
Senior Project Presentations December 1, 2026
Presentations of senior projects for Full, Session, and Module 2 courses, continuing through December 2.
Virtual Graduate Open House December 3, 2026
An online session to learn about Graduate Programs at APU and meet with Admissions Counselors and Faculty.
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