Student FAQs

You can apply for a temporary exemption through the Dean of Students Office (for students) or Human Resources (for employees)

All you need is a picture of your vaccination card that is legible (i.e., you can read your name and the details about your vaccination).

Yes. Because you may still access the campus and use the facilities, you will need to submit your documentation. Limited exemptions may be made for students or employees who are geographically isolated from campus (e.g., out of state and never visit campus).

Send a note to CovidResults@alaskapacific.edu by the Friday deadline telling us when you were tested, and then submit the results as soon as you get them.

Yes. University facilities are open during breaks and many members of the APU community will be traveling so it is particularly important to get tested.

Upload your weekly test until you are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after the final vaccination in the series).

You may upload a copy of your revised vaccination card but it is not required for compliance at this point.

Yes. You may use your appointment time (up to 30 minutes per week) to get tested.

Yes, but you cannot request details or the reasoning behind someone’s vaccination status. Members of the university may have medical or religious reasons for their decision. Privacy should be respected.

(Updated: Aug 16, 2021) Yes. In response to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidance for areas with substantial or high transmission of COVID-19, Alaska Pacific University will require everyone to wear masks in all indoor public or common spaces on campus (lobbies, conference rooms, gyms, classrooms, etc.). Masks are not required outdoors.

Face masks should cover the nose and mouth and fit snugly, with no gaps along the side of your face. Masks should have two or more layers of breathable fabric, and a nose wire is recommended to prevent air from escaping. Face masks are required; alternatives like face shields are not recommended by the CDC. For more guidance on face coverings from the CDC, visit: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

No. According to the CDC, face shields are not recommended. Face masks are expected on campus. For more guidance on face coverings from the CDC, visit: cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html

: In certain spaces, yes.  In large indoor areas on campus like lounges and lobbies, students may unmask to eat and drink and then must put their mask back on as soon as they are finished eating or drinking.  In more crowded places like classrooms and teaching laboratories, students can unmask to take quick drinks and then put their mask back on as soon as they finished drinking; however, eating is not allowed.  Instructors will provide breaks for students to leave the classroom or teaching laboratory to eat in less crowded settings.  As always, maintain social distancing when eating or drinking.

Yes, APU will continue to offer online and hybrid courses. Contact Advising at advising@alaskapacific.edu if you need help building an online semester. Online courses are identified in the "Campus" column of the course listing page: https://apu-portal.alaskapacific.edu/CourseOffering/Offering.aspx

Students, staff, and faculty who cannot return to campus for health reasons can request ADA accommodations through Disability Support Services at dss@alaskapacific.edu. Staff should contact their supervisors to determine alternate work arrangements.

No. The accommodation request process is the same.  If you have any questions, please contact the DSS coordinator at kamartin@alaskapacific.edu.

Yes. The UAA/APU Consortium Library is only open for students and staff of the universities. You must have your ID card to access the building.

Yes, the Yukon River trip is scheduled to run this fall. Those participating in these courses, will be required to be vaccinated before traveling.

Yes. Check alaskapacific.edu/orientation for updates.

Yes. Admissions staff is generally available for scheduled tours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule a tour: https://www.alaskapacific.edu/visit/schedule-a-tour/

There is no admissions deposit, but you are encouraged to register for classes as soon as possible to ensure you have more course options. Students will be contacted if there are any changes to the course schedule.

Admitted students will receive a letter from Admissions with information about their advisor and how to arrange a phone conversation or teleconference for an advising session.

Your advisor will help you register for classes through the MyAPU student portal.

Admitted students will receive an email about placement tests. They are offered online.

No. Student housing has returned to full capacity.

We returned to our pre-pandemic housing policy. All first-year students and sophomores are required to live on campus.

Yes, the campus dining hall is open.

APU staff are always planning a range of programs and campus activities, including student club meetings, Outdoor Programs trips, residence life programs, and student-driven activities. Programs will follow city and state health mandates.

Individuals who test positive for coronavirus are required to isolate in designated campus residences or leave campus to self-isolate.  This applies even if the individual has been vaccinated. Staff and faculty will work with their supervisor. Students will receive an approved absence from class. Vaccinated individuals who test positive may return to campus after a negative test.

APU will continue its contact tracing procedures and let parties know of possible exposure. APU will continue following CDC guidelines to clean and disinfect areas used by ill students and staff.

All members of the APU community are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of on-campus infection.

Unvaccinated individuals exposed to COVID-19 should follow the same protocol above and self-isolate. Vaccinated individuals exposed to COVID-19 can return to campus and do not have to isolate unless they are symptomatic, in which case they should follow the same protocol above and self-isolate. Find a local testing site here: https://anchoragecovidtest.org/

All members of the APU community are strongly encouraged to get vaccinated to reduce the risk of on-campus infection.

APU added hand sanitizer dispensers to all classrooms and common areas, purchased face masks and sanitizing wipes for all employees, and revised classroom setups to ensure social distancing. APU strongly encourages vaccinations to reduce risk of infection.

If you are ill, APU requests that you stay home and self-isolate and/or get tested for COVID-19. If you receive a positive test, you must notify CovidReports@alaskapacific.edu. Find a local testing site here: https://anchoragecovidtest.org/. If you feel sick or test positive, stay home!

APU’s partnership with Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium allows students to access the Health Clinic near campus. APU students can receive regular checkups and access COVID-19 testing throughout the school year.

The Counseling and Wellness Center is a confidential and safe space where students and staff can talk with a counselor. Email apucounselingcenter@gmail.com to make an appointment

Close contact is being within 6 feet of an infected person for a total of 15 minutes or more over a 24-hour period (for example, three individual 5-minute exposures for a total of 15 minutes). A person is still considered a close contact if one or both people wore a mask when they were together.

Currently, the State of Alaska has no entry or testing requirements for travelers entering the state, but we encourage everyone to get tested before traveling. Free tests and vaccinations are also available at the Ted Stevens International Airport in Anchorage.

All APU fieldwork and field trips must follow the public health guidelines of the locations visited. It is imperative that we respect the communities where we work. Some APU activities may require participants to be vaccinated and to self-isolate before travel.

Yes. For more information, contact Canada Border Services Agency at 1-800-461-9999.

Yes. Out-of-state travel for APU courses and conferences must still be approved by the President's Office.

Send any additional questions to askAPU@alaskapacific.edu. We will try to respond in a timely manner.