Outer Coast

Over winter break, a handful of Outer Coast students made their way to Viroqua, WI, to represent OC at the 3rd annual Nunnian Summit! There, they met up with representatives from other Nunnian schools including Deep Springs, Thoreau College, the Telluride Association, Lamplight, Tidelines, and the Gull Island Institute. Over 3 days, students and staffulty discussed shared challenges, educational philosophy, potential for collaboration and more. Some of the questions that emerged included:

-What defines a Nunnian school?
-What role should technology play in a Nunnian education?
-How can our communities balance student self-governance with long-term institutional stability?

In addition to all the discussion, the OC delegation also got to celebrate a birthday, went on a hike in sub-freezing temperatures, and met up with some former staffulty and students who were also in attendance. It was a great way to start the semester. Thanks for hosting us, Thoreau!

Outer Coast seeks an Operations Lead to steward the complex, interrelated systems that allow Outer Coast to function smoothly as both a school and a non-profit. This role sits at the center of the institution’s operational life, holding together administrative, financial, authorization and accreditation, admissions, and program systems. The Operations Lead will bring a high level of detail-orientation, proactivity, and composure to a fast-moving environment.

Learn more and apply at the link in bio.

The Summer Seminar application is now live—and there’s still time to apply for a full-ride scholarship to our undergraduate program.

Undergraduate applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis through March 15, 2026. Students who apply by this date are eligible for either the Alaska or Lower 48 full-ride scholarship, covering tuition, housing, food, and additional expenses.

High school sophomores, juniors, and (if Alaskan) seniors—apply to join us in Sitka for our ninth pay-as-you-can Summer Seminar, a three-week taste of college and self-governance running July 12–August 1, 2026. Applications close March 1, 2026.

Application link here: https://outercoast.org/admissions-overview/apply/?tab=third #

Happy New Year!

The application for Outer Coast’s undergraduate program is due tonight. Apply by midnight, AKST.

We’re so excited to get to know our new applicants (and our future classmates) in 2026!

Application link: https://outercoast.org/admissions-overview/apply/?tab=left

Registration for Outer Coastʼs 2026 X̱aad Kíl MOOC is open! Sign up here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1pSA0a8z-ApsmV4TPCCOAMpnkP17EWvlGLrlcONAgYRc/edit

This is an online course open to all featuring an introduction to X̱aad Kíl. Instructor Dak Júus Rob Yates will go over the Haida alphabet, and introduce learners to the unique sounds of the language. We will also cover X̱aad Kíl greetings and responses, everyday phrases, and self-narration strategies and benefits. This six-week MOOC will run from January 6 to February 12, 2026, and offers twelve sessions, meeting each Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1PM AKST.

The course is free to all participants, thanks to generous support from Sealaska Heritage Institute.

Reach out to [email protected] with any questions!