Location
Atwood Center, Second FloorMailing Address
4455 University Drive Anchorage, AK 99508Hours
-Academic Support Center Hours
Monday – Sunday 8:00 am – 11:00 pm
The ASC offers the following services:
A variety of computer workstations, the Effective Communication Center for tutoring during the Fall and Spring semesters, and the print and scan area. Please note that the ASC is badge accessible only with a current APU ID. If your APU ID does not work, please contact the IT Help Desk (907) 564 – 8350 or email ithelpdesk@alaskapacific.edu
Computer Workstations – students may select to work on a PC with Windows or an iMac. All computers have Internet access and a variety of software including Microsoft Office, SPSS statistical software (Windows only), JMP statistical software, and a variety of Internet browsers.
Gathering area for socializing – one end of the lab offers couches and chairs where students are welcome to gather. If drinks and snacks are brought in to this area, they can be left on the cart while working on the computers and retrieved on your way out.
Tutoring Center – Effective Communication Center tutors and Math tutors use the Academic Support Center in Atwood Hall for tutoring sessions. The Effective Communication Center tutors are available 15 to 20 hours per week – contact the Liberal Studies department for more information. Math tutors are available approximately 12 hours per week -contact the Environmental Science Department for more information.
Homework Area – Large tables and chairs are offered as a quiet homework space.
Group Project and eLearning Lab – a small lab at the back of the ASC may be utilized for group project work or for logging into an elearning class. This lab is equipped with iMacs which can be run as either a Windows machine or a Mac. This lab offers a separate printer.
Print and Scan Center – All printing is done to the large copier or as needed to a color printer.