University Waives Admissions Deadlines, Application Fees, Late Fees and Out-of-State Tuition

UAA announced that it is offering emergency admission to qualified Alaskans and out-of-state students who were admitted to colleges and universities affected by Hurricane Katrina. UAA will work closely with affected students to assist them during this difficult time. UAA has already admitted three students who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina.

UAA will waive the admissions deadline, application fees, and any late registration fees. UAA will waive the difference between resident and nonresident tuition for any student admitted to a Gulf Coast college or university affected by Hurricane Katrina for as long as the college or university where the student was admitted remains closed.

"On behalf of the University of Alaska Anchorage, I wish to express our empathy with all those affected by Hurricane Katrina. Alaskans have experienced the power of Nature's devastation in earthquakes, floods, and fires, and we feel connected to our fellow citizens in the Gulf States,” said UAA Chancellor Elaine P. Maimon. “UAA students and employees express condolences to those who have lost loved ones in the hurricane and its aftermath. We stand ready to provide humanitarian service to those in need. In particular, we are committed to do all we can as an educational institution to assist affected students in continuing their education without interruption."

UAA will connect affected students with financial aid advisors who will assist them with sorting out their financial needs and resources. Affected students will also be connected with academic advisors to assist them with academic advising matters and selecting courses. Counselors will be available to assist current and incoming students, faculty and staff in dealing with personal reactions and stress associated with Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. Contact counselors at (907) 786-6158 for counseling assistance.

UAA Division of Student Development will participate in a national audio conference at 10 a.m., on Thursday, September 8, in the Student Union South Cafeteria. "Colleges Responding to Katrina: How your campus community can best help" will discuss how campuses can plan, manage and execute an effective relief response to best help their students, staff, and faculty who have been impacted at colleges and universities affected by Hurricane Katrina. This will assist individuals in their planning efforts to be volunteers, collect money, or collect and send supplies. UAA planning for humanitarian efforts will begin immediately after the audio conference.

While fall semester classes have already begun, hurricane-affected students may contact Rick Weems, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management, at (907) 786-1266 by September 8 for fall 2005 semester registration. Students will need to be prepared to begin attending semester-long courses by September 12. UAA has self-paced and late starting classes that may accommodate those students who are unable to begin their attendance by September 12 but still wish to enroll in fall semester classes.