Transfer Student Admissions

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If you have attended college or university after you earned a high school diploma or GED and earned at least 24 semester college credits at another institution, you are considered a transfer student. 

Application Portal 

Admission Requirements

Bachelor Degree Programs

  • High school graduation or GED
  • Minimum college/university GPA of 2.0*

*Students with a 1.75–2.0 combined college GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs.

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs

  • High school graduation or GED
  • No minimum GPA requirement

Exclamation mark in calendar squareImportant Dates

Fall

September 15Application Open (of the previous year)

July 15Application Deadline 

August 15Late Application Deadline

Spring

February 15Application Open (of the previous year)

November 15Application Deadline

December 15Late Application Deadline 

Summer

June 15Application Open (of the previous year)

May 1Application Deadline 

June 15Late Application Deadline

For class start dates, add/drop deadlines and other important information, see the Office of the Registrar Dates and Deadlines.

Seawolf Transfer Trail

Transfer Tool

Use the Seawolf Transfer Trail tool to quickly find out how your previous credits meet degree requirements for UAA programs.

Admission Checklist

Gold checklist boxComplete an Admission Application

The online application takes about 15–30 minutes to complete and is free (a $25 fee is assessed for applications received during the late application period). You will create an account that will let you save your application and log back in any time to complete your application, upload additional admission documents, and check on your application status.

Application Portal 

 

Gold checklist boxSubmit Transcripts

Once you submit your application, the required transcripts that you need to provide will be listed. Here are some transcripts that you may be asked to provide:

  • High school transcript: If you earned fewer than 24 college-level credits after graduating high school, you'll be required to submit an official final high school transcript. Anchorage School District graduates can order transcripts online with the Anchorage School District request for transcripts form.
  • GED transcript: If you earned fewer than 24 college-level credits after earning your GED, you'll be required to submit 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.
  • College transcript: UAA requires official final transcripts from every institutionally accredited institution you attended, including attendance during high school. If you are currently taking a college course, an in-progress transcript can be submitted for admission; the final transcript is required after grades are posted. Transcripts are not required from any University of Alaska campus.

For how to order a secure electronic transcript or mail an official paper transcript, see further information on the Transcripts for Admission page.

 

Gold checklist boxRecommended: Submit Test Scores

Your ACT or SAT test scores are not required for admission but we strongly recommend you submit them for writing and communication course placement.

  • UAA SAT Code: 4896
  • UAA ACT Code: 0137

 

Gold checklist boxCheck Application Status

After you submit your application, you'll receive an email confirmation and further instructions. Once we receive all required documentation, we'll review your application. This usually takes 1–2 weeks. If you have not heard from us after two weeks, please contact the Office of Admissions at uaa.admissions@alaska.edu.

 

Gold checklist boxNext Steps

Once you've submitted your application, make sure to check out the New Student Checklist, which will guide you on preparing for the first day of class.

 

Postponed Admission

You may postpone your admission once for up to one year by submitting a Request to Postpone Admission form to the Office of Admissions prior to the deadline:

  • Fall Postponement Admission Deadline: August 15
  • Spring Postponement Admission Deadline: December 15
  • Summer Postponement Admission Deadline: June 15
Don't have an active UAOnline/SSO login yet? You can email Admissions at uaa.admissions@alaska.edu instead.