Central check in will be located in Atwood Center Lobby
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THURSDAY, August 18
9:00 am – 5:00 pm – Residence Halls Open – Move in Day
Atwood Center Lobby, 1st Floor
Check-in, meet your RAs, and move into your new room. You will also get your new
student ID printed. Tours and activities will be available throughout the day
9:00 am – 11:00 am – Placement Testing * (Students only)
Academic Support Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
This is an opportunity for new students to take the math or writing placement tests if
they have not done so already.
10:00 am – 11:00 am – Consortium Library Tour * (Students only)
Go on a tour of the Consortium Library. *Tour group will leave from Atwood Center.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
New students, families, staff and faculty are invited to enjoy free lunch provided by
the Dean of Students Office.
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm – Expedition Alaska Information Session
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Enjoy lunch and learn about the Yukon River. Hear student stories from past
adventures and ask the Trip Leaders questions.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Advising Suite Open House * (Students only)
Advising Suite Rm. 222, Grant Hall, 2nd Floor
Stop by the Advising Suite to meet the Academic Advisors and the Career Services
Coordinator. This team can offer helpful guidance for success through your college
career so come prepared with discussion questions. Snacks will be provided.
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Parent Reception ** (Parents/Family only)
Carr Gottstein Academic Center Lobby, 1st Floor
Come join APU staff and faculty to learn more about who we are and our
community. Beverages and light snacks will be provided. This event is sponsored by
the APU Office of Admissions
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Meet-n-Greet * (Students only)
Student Leadership Center, Atwood Center, 1st Floor
The Associated Students of APU is our student body government here on campus.
Come hang out and learn about all the opportunities to get more involved on
campus including open leadership positions and how to start or join a club!
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Shopping Trips * (Students only)
Atwood Center Courtyard
Are you missing something in your room or looking to buy new stuff? Please RSVP for
the shopping trips by telling an Orientation Leader that you are interested in going.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Salmon Barbeque
Atwood Center Courtyard
New students, families, staff and faculty are invited to enjoy free dinner.
7:00 pm – 8:00 pm – All Hall Meeting * (Students only)
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
This is a mandatory meeting for all students living on campus.
8:00 pm – 10:00 pm – S’more Fun and Games * (Students only)
Atwood Center Side Lawn
Come enjoy a relaxing night with your fellow classmates to learn more about the
APU community. We will be making s’mores and playing games with lots of prizes to
win!
FRIDAY, August 19
8:00 am – 9:00 am – Breakfast
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
New students, families, staff and faculty are invited to enjoy free breakfast.
9:30 am – 10:30 am – Convocation
Rasmuson Hall, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
This is the official opening ceremony of APU’s Fall Orientation. Convocation allows
the APU community to gather and welcome all new students. Everyone will hear
from prominent speakers within the APU community
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Institute Meetings * (Students only)
Grant Hall Lobby, 1st Floor Institute of Business & Public Policy
Carr Gottstein Lobby, 1st Floor Institute of Health & Wellness
Rasmuson Hall, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor Institute of Culture & Environment
Meet and greet with some of our esteemed faculty at APU. Learn something new
about your future professors and ask questions about your major.
10:30 am – 11:30 am – Student Services Panel ** (Parents/Family only)
Carr Gottstein Boardroom, 1st Floor
Representatives from Campus Life, Dean of Students Office, and Student
Enrollment Services will be present to discuss their roles and answer any questions
you may have about Financial Aid, Student Accounts, FERPA, Expedition Alaska,
Academic Schedules, and University Policies.
11:30 am – 1:00 pm – Lunch with Faculty & Staff
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Enjoy a free lunch with staff and faculty.
1:00 pm – 1:30 pm – Intro to AK Life * (Students only)
Rasmuson Hall, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
A time to discuss the reality of living in Alaska with Campus Safety and Outdoor
Programs. We will be introducing the APU SAFE app that all students are
encouraged to download. Other topics to be covered include: wildlife, winter
travel, and trail etiquette.
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm – How to: APU Portal and Tech Talk * (Students only)
Academic Support Center Distance Lab, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
During this session, students will learn how to order textbooks, log onto the APU
Portal, navigate Blackboard online courses, and more. Computers will be provided,
but feel free to bring your own laptop!
2:30 pm – 3:00 pm – Laying the Foundation * (Students only)
Academic Support Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
New students will learn about the policies and procedures, along with some rules
and regulations that they will adhere to during their APU experience.
4:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Blanket Toss Activity
South side lawn, Atwood Center
All new students and their families are invited to join us for a fun and unique
community building experience.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
New students, families, staff and faculty are invited to enjoy free dinner.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Orientation Festival * (Students only)
Atwood Center Courtyard
Play lawn games, listen to music, relax with fellow students, and win awesome
prizes!
SATURDAY, August 20 * (Students only)
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Brunch
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Brunch is offered to students who are on a meal plan. Meals available for purchase
for non-students.
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm- Service Learning Day
Students will have an opportunity to help with activities and projects. Please RSVP
for one of the two options below by telling an Orientation Leader which one you
want to do.
- OPTION 1: APU Main Campus
If you feel like spending more time on APU’s main campus, you can help
with a fun outdoor project. Meet at the Atwood Center Courtyard at
12:00 pm. - OPTION 2: Kellogg Campus Farm
Visit APU’s Kellogg Campus located in Palmer, AK and help out around
the farm. Transportation will be provided leaving from Atwood Center at
12:00 pm.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Dinner is offered to students who are on a meal plan. Meals available for
purchase for non-students.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm – Field Night
Meet at Moseley Sports Center @ 7 pm
Get your game face on, team up with your roomies, and get ready to rumble!
Activities will include kickball, archery, and capture the flag. We will also have
some boats for you to paddle around University Lake!
SUNDAY, August 21* (Students only)
10:00 am – 11:30 am – Brunch
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Brunch is offered to students who are on a meal plan. Meals available for purchase
for non-students.
12:00 pm – 5:00 pm – Sunday Funday Scavenger Hunt
Atwood Center Courtyard
Get your friends and make a team! You will all work together to learn more about
APU’s campus and get to explore the Anchorage area. Transportation will be
provided for each team. Every member of your team must meet at the Atwood
Center Courtyard at 12:00 pm to sign in.
5:30 pm – 7:00 pm – Dinner
McMillen Student Center, Atwood Center, 2nd Floor
Dinner is offered to students who are on a meal plan. Meals available for purchase
for non-students.
