FAQ

Arctic Engineering - Online Short Course - FAQ

Registration Help
  1. Do I need to apply for admission to the university?
  2. What is the difference between degree-seeking & non-degree-seeking admission?
  3. What semester should I select?

UAOnline Help

  1. What is my user ID number?
  2. What is my PIN?

Blackboard & Online Classroom Help

  1. What is Blackboard?
  2. How do I get to the online classroom?  How do I get to Blackboard?
  3. What is my UAA/Blackboard username?
  4. What is my UAA/Blackboard password?
  5. More Blackboard help

University of Alaska Gmail Account

  1. What is my UA Gmail account?
  2. How do I activate my account?


Registration Access Form Help

Do I need to apply for admission to the university?
Yes.  you need to be formally admitted to the university.

What is the difference between degree-seeking & non-degree seeking admission?
Degree-seeking admission is traditional college admission.  Individuals who plan on receiving a degree from UAA should choose degree-seeking admission.  The majority of students registering for Fundamentals of Arctic Engineering will be non-degree seeking students.  Non-degree-seeking students are primarily taking classes for personal interest, professional development, recreation, or any reason other than to earn a certificate or degree.  

Note: It may take up to three days for your account to become active, so it is best to apply at least three days before the course begins.

Which semester should I select?
Select Spring when registering for the March course.
Select Summer when registering for the June course.
Select Fall when registering for the October course.

 

UAOnline Help

What is my user ID number?
It is an 8 digit number assigned to you when you apply for admission. It starts with '30' or '31'

What is my PIN?
Your Personal Identification Number (PIN) is initially set to your 6-digit birth date (mmddyy).  When you first sign in you will be prompted to change your PIN.  Please remember this number.

 

Blackboard & Online Classroom Help

What is Blackboard?
Blackboard is the software interface which acts as the online classroom for Fundamentals of Arctic Engineering Online Short Course (as well as other classes).

How do I get to the online classroom?  How do I get to Blackboard?
To get to the online classroom do one of the following:

  1. Navigate your web browser to the Fundamentals of Arctic Engineering home page and click 'Go to Classroom'
  2. Navigate your web browser directly to Blackboard.
  3. Log in.

What is my UAA/Blackboard username?
To determine your username, go to https://me.uaa.alaska.edu/

What is my UAA/Blackboard password?
Your password is initially set to your student ID number.  In most cases this is your social security number with no dashes or spaces unless you have requested a different number.

More Blackboard help
For additional help with Blackboard, contact the UAA IT Services Call Center. In Anchorage: (907) 786-4646.  Toll free: (877) 633-3888. Email: callcenter@uaa.alaska.edu

 

University of Alaska Gmail Account

What is UA Gmail?
All university communications will be sent to your University of Alaska Gmail account at http://www.alaska.edu/google.  Your username and password are the same as your Blackboard username and password.

Your university email can be set up to forward to your personal email.  For instructions, go to  https://www.alaska.edu/google/faqs/general/#mail and read the answer to "How do I forward my email to another account?"

How do I activate my account?
Go to http://www.alaska.edu/oit/new-to-ua/setup-username/ for detailed instructions.