How to Apply
Admission Dates
Summer 2019
Fall 2019
Spring 2020
- Late Application and Postponement Questions?
Upcoming dates
Term Application Opens Application Deadline Late Application Deadline Postponement Deadline Summer 2019 July 15, 2018 May 1, 2019 June 15, 2019 July 30, 2019 Fall 2019 June 1, 2018 July 15, 2019 August 15, 2019 September 30, 2019 Applying Late
For students who miss the main application deadline, a one month extension is offered for a $25 late fee in addition to the application fee. No applications will be accepted after the late application deadline.
Before applying late, be prepared to complete a number of tasks in a short period of time. Order all transcripts immediately to prevent Admission and Financial Aid delays.
Postpone Admission
Students unable to attend their first term may delay admission up to one year.
Submit the Postponement Form before the postponement deadline or a new application is required.
Required Materials for a Complete Application
- ApplicationUndergraduate & Graduate Application Just take a class: Non-Degree Seeking Application Attend during high school: Secondary Students Application
Most applicants complete the application in about 15-30 minutes.
- Register with an email address and create a password.
- Create a profile with basic identification and contact information.
- Start an application; select a term, program and provide an academic history.
- Electronically sign, pay and submit the application.
- Application Fee
Bachelor Degree (4-year) $50 Associate Degree (2-year) $40 Occupational Endorsements and Certificates $40 Post-Baccalaureate certificate (4-year degree required) $50 Graduate cert/degree (4-year degree required) $75 Additional Fee for Late Undergraduate Applications $25
UAA offers a fee waiver for students currently attending high school when the fee presents a financial hardship. Meet with your high school counselor and complete the Fee Waiver Request Form together.
- Transcripts
Your required transcripts will be listed on your portal home page after your submit your application. Log back in to the Application Portal to review your requirements and admission status.
Submitting Transcripts:
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Mail an Official Paper Transcript:
UAA Office of Admissions
3211 Providence Drive, UC 106
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614 -
Secure Electronic Transcript:
Transcripts can be sent directly from the issuing institution to UAA Admissions through a secure electronic transcript service. Direct the service to send transcripts to:
application-documents@uaa.alaska.edu.
International Transcripts
Official non-US high school (excluding US military) or post-secondary transcripts must be submitted to World Education Services (WES). Do not submit foreign transcripts directly to UAA. WES will analyze international coursework/degrees and provide US equivalents to UAA.
- Anchorage School District graduates can order transcripts online with the Anchorage School District request for transcripts form.
- Students who earned their GED in Alaska can request an official GED transcript using
the State of Alaska GED Transcript Request form.
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Admission Qualifications
First Year Student Requirements
Freshman applicants are current high school students or graduates who have never attended college.
Bachelor Degree Programs
- High school graduation or GED
- Minimum High School GPA of 2.5
- Students with a 2.0-2.5 GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs with academic advising as a requirement.
Certificate/Associate Degree Programs
- High school graduation or GED
- No minimum GPA requirement
Test Scores and Placement Exams
Standardized test scores are not used in the admission decision; however, they are
used for math and writing course level placement. More information is available at
the Placement Exams site.
Note: If you have earned college credit from a regionally accredited university while
in high school, the college transcripts will be required and evaluated for credit
toward your degree at UAA.
Transfer Requirements
Transfer applicants have attended college after earning a high school diploma or GED.
Bachelor Degree Programs
- High school Graduation or GED
- Minimum college/university GPA of 2.0
- Students with 1.75-2.0 combined college GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs with academic advising as a requirement.
Certificate/Associate Degree Programs
- High school graduation or GED
- No minimum GPA requirement
Test Scores and Placement Exams
Standardized test scores are not used in the Admission decision; however, they are
used for placement into math and writing courses if your transfer work does not include college
level math and writing. For more information visit Placement Exams.
Note: If you have earned fewer than 24 semester college credits at a regionally accredited
university, please review the Freshman qualifications for admissions. You will be
admitted based on your high school or GED information.
Graduate Requirements
Graduate applicants have been awarded a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and are applying for a Master or Doctoral level degree.
Qualifications
- Awarded baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution
- GPA requirements vary by program, generally 3.0 minimum
Additional Requirements
Additional application materials (resume, references, writing sample etc.) may be required depending on the academic program.
Visit the Graduate School for more information.
International Students Requirements
International applicants require an F1 or J1 visa in order to travel to the United States
The admission qualifications for international students are the same as domestic students with the addition of documented proof of English proficiency. Refer to the other student types (Freshmen, Transfer or Graduate) for program qualifications.
Proof of English Proficiency
For international applicants, one of the following proofs of English proficiency is required:
- TOEFL test score
- Associate and Bachelor applicant minimum TOEFL score: 71 iBT
- Master and Doctoral applicant minimum TOEFL score: 79 iBT
- IELTS test score
- Associate and Bachelor applicant minimum IELTS score: 6.0 Overall Band
- Master and Doctoral applicant minimum IELTS score: 6.5 Overall Band
- Associate and Bachelor applicant minimum IELTS score: 6.0 Overall Band
- Completed waiver form
Student Visa and Other Requirements
After admission, international students are required to provide specific documents as part of the visa process. Connect with International Student Services early to get the process started.
Military & Veteran Student Requirements
The admission requirements for military and veteran applicants are the same as any other transfer student. UAA accepts credits from Joint Services Transcript (JST), which includes Officer and Warrant Officer training, joint military training conducted by other services, DANTES funded test scores, and the Air University/Community College of the Air Force.
If you have not attended college before, or have less than 24 college level credits, send official high school transcripts or your GED. After you have been admitted and submitted all of your transcripts, the Registrar's Office will complete an official transfer evaluation and evaluate documented military credit.
Educational Benefits & Tuition
Students with the following military affiliations are eligible for resident tuition rates:
- Active duty United States military and their spouse and dependent children
- United States veterans eligible for a Veterans Administration education benefit, and their spouse and dependent children
- Members of the National Guard and Reservists, their spouses and dependent children, regardless of whether they yet qualify as residents of the state under any other requirements
Visit Military & Veteran Student Services for more information about UAA admissions and utilizing VA Educational Benefits.
- Just Taking a Class?
Just Taking a Class
Non-degree seeking applicants can take most classes without being admitted to a degree program. Non-degree seeking students are not eligible for financial aid.
Qualifications
Anyone can take classes at UAA. General interest students can gain access to course registration without applying to a degree program by submitting the free non-degree seeking application. There are no GPA or transcript requirements to be a non-degree seeking student.