Middle College Programs
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Middle College Programs
About the Program
UAA Middle College Programs is a dual enrollment program at University of Alaska Anchorage. In collaboration with the Alaska Middle College High School (AMCS), UAA’s Middle College Program offers prepared and motivated high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to begin college early at no cost to the parent/guardian or student. Participants can receive high school credit for their college classes while completing college credits towards a degree program. Middle College students also receive academic support, individualized advising, and assistance with navigating the college environment.
AMCS Admission Requirements
Confirm that you meet the following requirements:
- You are or will be a high school junior (11th) or senior (12th) in the semester you are applying for admission.
- You have a high school GPA of 2.50 or higher.
- You are on track to graduate from high school on time.
- You have a good attendance record and no serious behavior reports.
- You have completed the following high school courses: English I, English II, Algebra I, and Geometry.
- The following high school courses are recommended to be completed, but are not required to apply: Algebra II, Physical Education, Life Science, Physical Science, World History, Alaska Studies.
Application Process
Submit UAA and AMCS Admission Applications
To apply to the Middle College Program you must submit both the AMCS application and UAA Dual Enrollment Student Application. Do not move on to Step 2 until you have completely submitted both applications.
1. Alaska Middle College Application
Apply to Alaska Middle College School for admission. Applications for the fall semester open in January/February and applications for the spring semester open in September/October. The AMCS application should take about 15 minutes to complete. For dates & deadlines, please visit the link below.
Note: Before applying, students and parents will need separate email accounts. ASDK12.net is not a valid email address and students will not be able to continue the application process if they use their asdk12.net account.
Apply to Alaska Middle College
2. UAA Dual Enrollment Student Application
There is no application fee or deadline for dual enrollment student admission. High School students who have applied to the university in a prior semester do not need to apply again. Please allow 1-2 business days for processing. Once processed, you will receive an email with instructions on how to complete the Student Parent/Guardian Authorization Form.
After 1-2 business days, go to the UA Easy Login Maintenance Option (ELMO) site to find your UA login credentials (UA Student ID number and username) using the "Lookup Username/ID" feature. You must retrieve your UA Student ID number through ELMO before proceeding with the next steps.
Complete Writing and Math Placement
For both writing and math placement you are required to have a UA ID number, which you receive after completing the UAA application. Note: the Writing Sample only works on a non-ASD computer or laptop because you need to be able to access your personal email account to receive the link. The ALEKS placement works on the ASD Chromebook.
To qualify for the AMCS program, you must meet the target score below for either writing or math:
- Math - ALEKS ≥ 30
- Writing - Writing Sample placement into WRTG A111
MATH PLACEMENT: ALEKS TEST
- Choose your testing location. You may complete the assessment online at home or schedule an appointment in advance at the UAA Testing Center.
- Reserve a minimum of 90 minutes. While the average completion time is 90 minutes, you are permitted a maximum of 3 hours to ensure you can work without rushing.
- Install necessary software. Download and test the mandatory Lockdown Browser and virtual proctoring tools on your computer before beginning the session.
- Complete the assessment. Log in to the ALEKS PPL platform to take the test and receive your immediate placement score.
- Review and retest (optional)Access the ALEKS PPL learning modules to refresh your knowledge and retake the test if you wish to improve your initial placement.
WRITING SAMPLE & PLACEMENT
- Prepare your required materials. Ensure you have your University of Alaska student ID number and a preferred email address ready before beginning this process.
- Complete the course-matching survey. Fill out the initial Microsoft Form regarding your reading and writing experiences to help faculty understand your academic background.
- Access your writing prompt via email. Check your inbox for a unique link to the writing sample, keeping in mind that you must complete the essay within two hours of submitting the survey.
- Compose your original essay response. Summarize the provided reading and offer an original analysis of the text, ensuring the work is entirely your own without the use of AI assistance.
- Submit your work by closing the tab. Exit the essay browser window once you have finished proofreading to automatically upload your submission for faculty review.
- View your placement results in UAOnline. Access your "Writing Sample Anchorage" scores under the Student Records section of UAOnline approximately four to five business days after submission.
Application Review and Final Decision
Once the student completes Step 1 and 2 of the application process, then AMCS will review the application and make a final determination. A review of all complete applications occurs every Friday until the application period closes.
Applicants will receive an email with an invitation to join the AMCS program or a Notice of Non-Admittance. As part of the invitation, the student and parents must accept or decline enrollment into AMCS. For a Notice of Non-Admittance, the application did not meet the program criteria and students are encouraged to reapply for admission in a subsequent semester.
NOTE: Students transferring from another school district need to also enroll as a student in the Anchorage School District. Contact the AMCS Registrar at (907) 742-8909 or (907) 742-8900.
Accepted Students 
Students who have received an invitation to join AMCS and have accepted the invitation should read the invitation letter thoroughly for specific instructions on meeting with their UAA Middle College advisor and watching the Induction Recording.
If you have questions about next steps, please email Beth Sherwood at sherwood_beth@asdk12.org.
907-786-4347
uaa_middlecollege@alaska.edu