Transcripts for Admission

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Having Difficulty Obtaining Transcripts?

Due to the current situation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, we understand some students may have difficulties obtaining official transcripts. Please contact our office at admissions@uaa.alaska.edu to discuss your situation and we will work with you to find an appropriate solution. We appreciate your patience as we all work through these unprecedented times.


Transcripts are required for  most admission types. The UAA Admissions team reviews academic history as part of the admission process. Here are the details students need to know.

Order a 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

Mail an Official Paper Transcript to:

UAA Office of Admissions
3211 Providence Drive, UC 106
Anchorage, AK 99508-4614

International Transcript Evaluation by World Education Services

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. The WES requirement applies to all applicants who have attended any institution outside of the United States, (excluding US military) regardless of their citizenship status.

How does the Admissions Team decide which transcripts are required?

The transcripts required for admission to UAA vary depending on the applicant's level of education. Here is an overview of what is required for each level. Which specific transcripts you are required to submit will be listed on your application checklist. Log back in to the Application Portal to review your requirements and admission status.

  • Freshman

    Freshman applicants are current high school students or graduates who have never attended college.

    High School Transcripts

    Applicants who are still attending high school submit their high school transcript only once. This is a final transcript showing the graduation date. Students are required to submit their self-reported cumulative high school GPA on the application for admission. An initial admission decision will be made with this information. Should you not provide that information on the application, you may submit an unofficial, in-progress transcript with your GPA for an initial admission decision.

    1. An unofficial, in-progress transcript before graduation (only send if requested by UAA)
      If requested, this can be emailed to UAA. The unofficial, in-progress transcript must include the following:
      • The student's full name and date of birth
      • The name of the school
      • A cumulative GPA
    2. An official, final transcript after graduation
      This transcript must be sent to UAA directly from the school. The official, final transcript must include the following:
      • The student's full name and date of birth
      • The name of the school
      • All completed semesters of high school with grades
      • A cumulative GPA
      • A posted date of graduation

    Anchorage School District graduates can order transcripts online with the Anchorage School District request for transcripts form.

    GED

    Students who earned a GED rather than a high school diploma will be required to provide an official GED score report issued from the state which awarded the GED.

    Students who earned their GED in Alaska can request an official GED transcript using the State of Alaska GED Transcript Request form.

    Important Note: Non-high school graduates without a GED should see the UAA catalog for more information.

    College Credits

    • Final and official transcripts are required from every regionally accredited institution attended, including attendance during high school.
    • An in-progress transcript can be submitted for admission. A final transcript will be required after grades are posted to that transcript in order to receive transfer credit for any in-progress coursework.
    • Transcripts are not required from any University of Alaska campus.
  • Transfer

    Transfer applicants have attended college after earning a high school diploma or GED.

    High School Transcripts

    • Students transferring to UAA with fewer than 24 college level credits will be required to submit a final and official high school transcript. 

    • Non-high school graduates will be required to provide an official GED score report issued from the state which awarded the GED. Students who earned their GED in Alaska can request an official GED transcript.

    College Transcripts

    • Final and official transcripts are required from every regionally accredited institution attended.
    • An in-progress transcript can be submitted for earlier admission. A final transcript will be required after grades are posted to that transcript in order to receive transfer credit for any in-progress coursework.
    • Transcripts are not required from any University of Alaska campus.
  • Graduate

    Graduate applicants have been awarded a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution and are applying for a Master or Doctoral level degree.

    Transcripts

    • UAA Admissions will require an official and final transcript from the institution which issued the undergraduate degree.
    • Official, final transcripts are required for all graduate level work.
    • Additional undergraduate transcripts may be required if a large portion of credits were earned at more than one institution.
  • International Institutions 

    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.

  • Just take a class- non-degree seeking applicants

    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.

    No transcripts are required for non-degree seeking students.