FAQ - Alaska Pacific University

How does the Tumyaraa program work?

- 15 students are selected from the application process
- Students will come to APU for week-long intensives each fall and spring while they are in 10^th and 11^th grades.
- 10^th Grade: Students come to the APU campus each fall and spring for 1 week at a time.
- 11^th Grade: Students come to the APU campus each fall and spring for 1 week at a time. (This may change to a week ½ to 2 weeks)
- 12 Grade: I have included 3 options. There are costs associated with the first two options.

Students can take online APU Courses from home as dual credit (receive both high school and college credit)

Apply to the Early Honors Program (APU’s in person, dual credit program where students attend APU and live on campus during the school year.)

And/Or receive free support from Tumyaraa staff to apply to postsecondary institutions, trainings
if students are interested in attending after graduation.

How much does this cost?

The Tumyaraa Program is completely FREE to students! Costs covered include:

Transportation to and from student’s community
Meals
Housing
Educational Activities
Supplies
NOTE: Students will need to bring money for personal spending.

What dates do the intensives take place?

July 2023: (10th graders) WRIT 10003/math- Part 1

June 2024:  (11th graders) WRIT 10003/math- Part 2 (2nd week) - (10th graders) WRIT 10003/math (3rd-4th weeks)

July 2024: (11th graders) WRIT 100/math (1st-2nd weeks)

June 2025 and beyond: (12th graders) Intro to Early Honors/Post-secondary preparations/Scholarship assistance/Tumyaraa commencement celebration (2nd week- 3-day intensive) - (10th graders) WRIT 10003/math (3rd-4th weeks)

July 2025 and Beyond: (11th graders) WRIT 100/math (1st-2nd weeks)

What happens if a student has to miss the intensives due to weather or unforeseen circumstances?

Students must attend in-person sessions on the APU campus. (If weather is a factor to students getting to Anchorage or if there are extenuating circumstances, Tumyaraa program staff will offer alternative ways to make up credit.) Students must turn in assignments, or make-up assignments by their deadlines.

What are the program requirements?

Attend all in-person intensives on the APU campus.
Participate in weekly zoom sessions. They vary between math support, writing assignments, and 1 monthly check in with the family school counselor for Tumyaraa.
While on the APU campus, students must adhere to all school and program policies.

Can I receive college credit?

There is an opportunity to receive a college credit (which one) by attending all of the sessions and meeting all of the program requirements. Students will potentially earn 4 or more college credits upon successful completion of the APU courses.