Information for students with disabilities transitioning to UAA
Learn about Disability Support Services
DSS website – http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/dss
Determine goal
List of Certificates, Associates, Baccalaureate, and Graduate degrees
List of Academic Advisors
Admissions requirements
Admissions website – http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions
Determine how to pay for college
Policies and Tips
Financial Aid website - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid
Apply for on-campus housing, if applicable
University Housing website - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/housing
Residence Life website – http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/residencelife
Sign up for an orientation session
Orientation website - http://orientation.uaa.alaska.edu/
Register for classes
Wolflink through UAOnline website – http://uaonline.alaska.edu/
Guide to using wolflink
Get WOLFcard student ID card
Wolfcard website - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/wolfcard/
Determine how to get onto and around campus
Parking Permit website - www.thepermitstore.com
PeopleMover website (ID Card is bus pass) - http://www.muni.org/transit1/
Anchorides - http://www.muni.org/transit1/anchor.cfm
Seawolf Shuttle - http://operations.uaa.alaska.edu/shuttle.htm & http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/shuttle
Buy books
University Bookstore - http://uaabookstore.uaa.alaska.edu
Alternate Format Materials - www.uaa.alaska.edu/dss/student/alternateformatmaterials.cfm
Attend University Welcome Events
Student Activities website - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/campuslife/activities/events.cfm
Degrees and Certificates offered by UAA’s Community and Technical College
Non-Transcripted Certificates of Completion
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Automotive Electrical
Automotive Engine Performance
Automotive Power Trains
Cisco Local Academy Networking
Clinical Assistant
Coaching Leadership
Dietary Manager
Fitness Leadership
Phlebotomist
2-Year Associate in Applied Sciences (AAS) Degrees
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Air Traffic Control
Apprenticeship Technology
Architectural & Engineering Technology
Automotive Technology
Aviation Administration
Aviation Maintenance Technology
Computer Information & Office Systems
Construction Management
Culinary Arts
Dental Assisting
Dental Hygiene
Ford ASSET Program
Fire Service Administration
General Motors ASEP
Heavy Duty Transportation and Equipment
Medical Assisting
Medical Laboratory Technology
Occupational Safety & Health
Paramedical Technology
Professional Piloting
Radiologic Technology
Telecommunications, Electronics & Computer
Technology
Welding & Non-destructive Testing Technology
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Architectural Drafting
Automotive Technology
Aviation Maintenance Airframe Certificate
Aviation Maintenance Power Plant Certificate
Civil Drafting
Computer & Networking Technology
Dental Assisting
Heavy Duty Transportation and Equipment
Massage Therapy
Mechanical & Electrical Drafting
Structural Drafting
Telecommunications & Electronics Systems
4-Year Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees
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Aviation Administration
Hospitality and Restaurant Management
Medical Technology
Professional Piloting
Technology
Physical Education
Degrees and Certificates offered by the University of Alaska Anchorage
Certificates
Applied Ethics
Early Childhood Development
Geographic Information Systems
Logistics
Nondestructive Testing Technology
Paralegal Studies
Practical Nursing
Associate Degrees
Accounting (AAS)
Business Computer Information Systems (AAS)
Early Childhood Development (AAS)
General Studies (AA)
Geomatics (AAS)
Human Services (AAS)
Nursing (AAS)
Small Business Administration (AAS)
Baccalaureate Degrees
Accounting (BBA)
Anthropology (BA, BS)
Art (BA, BFA)
Biological Sciences (BA, BS)
Chemistry (BS)
Civil Engineering (BS)
Computer Science (BA, BS)
Early Childhood Education (BA)
Economics (BA, BBA)
Elementary Education (BA)
English (BA)
Engineering (BS)
Finance (BBA)
Geological Sciences (BS)
Geomatics (BS)
Global Logistics Management (BBA)
Health Sciences (BS)
History (BA)
Hospitality and Restaurant Management (BA)
Human Services (BHS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS)
Journalism and Public Communications (BA)
Justice (BA)
Languages (BA)
Liberal Studies (BLS)
Management (BBA)
Management Information Systems (BBA)
Marketing (BBA)
Mathematics (BA, BS)
Medical Technology (BS)
Music (BA)
Music, Music Education Emphasis (BM)
Music, Performance (BM)
Natural Sciences (BS)
Nursing Science (BS)
Philosophy (BA)
Political Science (BA)
Psychology (BA, BS)
Social Work (BSW)
Sociology (BA, BS)
Technology (BS)
Theatre (BA)
Graduate Certificates
Dietetic Internship
Nursing Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
Graduate Certificates - Master’s Degree
Educational Leadership
Family Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Master Degrees
Adult Education (M.Ed.)
Anthropology (MA)
Arctic Engineering (MS)
Biological Sciences (MS)
Civil Engineering (MCE, MS)
Clinical Psychology (MS)
Computer Science (MS)
Counselor Education (M.Ed.)
Creative Writing and Literary Arts (MFA)
Early Childhood Special Education (M.Ed.)
Education (MAT)
Educational Leadership (M.Ed.)
Engineering Management (MS)
English (MA)
Environmental Quality Engineering (MS)
Environmental Quality Science (MS)
General Management (MBA)
Global Supply Chain Management (MS)
Interdisciplinary Studies (MA, MS)
Master Teacher (M.Ed.)
Nursing Science (MS)
Project Management (MS)
Public Administration (MPA)
Public Health Practice (MPH)
Science Management (MS)
Special Education (M.Ed.)
Social Work (MSW)
Academic Advisors
Associate Of Arts (A.A.), B.A. Undeclared or Non-Degree Seeking
Contact: Advising & Testing Center, 786-4500, University Center, Room 112.
Email: ayadvisetest@uaa.alaska.edu.
College of Arts and Sciences
Majors: Art, Anthropology, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geological Sciences, English,
History, Interdisciplinary Studies, Journalism & Public Communications, Languages, Liberal Studies,
Mathematics, Music, Natural Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Theatre, pre-med.
Contact: Email: casadvise@uaa.alaska.edu, for general questions or 786-1761 to schedule an appointment
Deborah Ginsburg, Social Science Building (SSB) 327, 786-1357, andmg@uaa.alaska.edu, Bernice Pearson,
(SSB) Room 325, 786-1356 anbcp@uaa.alaska.edu
College of Business and Public Policy
Majors: Accounting, Business Computer Information Systems, Economics, Finance, Global Logistics
Management, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Small Business Administration
Contact: Mike Smith, Business Education Building (BEB), Room 309, 786-4101 anmbs1@uaa.alaska.edu
College of Education
Majors: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education,
Contact: Marilyn Bryan, Student Services Office, Professional Studies Building (PSB), Room 209
marilyn.bryan@uaa.alaska.edu Please call 786-4401 for an advising appointment.
College of Health and Social Welfare
Majors: Justice, Health Sciences, Human Services and Social Work
Contact: Russ Pressley, Professional Studies Building (PSB), Room 205A 786-4405 afkrp@uaa.alaksa.edu
Pre-Nursing
Contact: Marie Samson, anms@uaa.alaska.edu , Stephanie Huber, ansah@uaa.alaska.edu or Tory Volden,
antav@uaa.alaska.edu Professional Studied Building (PSB) Room 103 786-4550
Community and Technical College
Majors: Apprenticeship Technologies, Architectural & Engineering Technology, Automotive and Diesel
Technology, Computer Information & Office Systems, Construction Management, Culinary Arts, Dental
Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Fire Service Administration, Health, Physical Education & Recreation, Hospitality &
Restaurant Management, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Medical Lab. Technology, Radiologic
Technology, Technology, Telecommunications/Electronics & Computer Technology, Welding & Nondestructive
Testing Technology
Contact: Christina Witt, 786-6480, University Center Room 141 Email: anccw@uaa.alaska.edu
Aviation Technology
Majors: Air Traffic Control, Aviation Administration, Aviation Maintenance Technology, Professional Piloting
Contact: Carolyn Sanborn, 264-7400, Aviation Complex at Merrill Field. Email: ayflyhi@uaa.alaska.edu.
School of Engineering
Majors: Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geomatics, Mechanical Engineering
Contact: Gita Kolean 786-1076 Engineering Bldg. Room 201
College Preparatory and Developmental Studies Students
Areas of Study: Preparatory English (PRPE), Preparatory Reading (PRPE), Preparatory Mathematics (MATH
054, 055, 105), Study Skills, English as a Second Language (ESL)
Contact: Jennifer Vancil, 786-6897, Sally Monserud Hall (SMH) 106. Email: jvancil@uaa.alaska.edu.
Admissions Requirements
First time freshman Applying to a(n)
Admission Requirements
Submit These Official Documents
Associate degree
program*
1.
High school diploma or
GED**
1.
High school transcript or GED
test scores
Bachelor degree
program
1.
High school diploma or
GED
High school GPA of 2.5
or higher***
1.
High school transcript or GED
test scores
ACT, SAT, ASSET or
Accuplacer scores
2.
Freshman With
Applying to a(n)
Some college but
fewer than 30
college-level
semester credits (45
quarter credits)
Associate degree
program*
Admission Requirements
1.
High school diploma or
GED**
2.
Submit These Official Documents
1.
2.
Bachelor degree
program
1.
2.
High school diploma or
GED
High school GPA of 2.5
or higher***
1.
2.
3.
High school transcript or GED
test scores
Transcript from each
accredited college or university
attended
High school transcript or GED
test scores
ACT, SAT, ASSET or
Accuplacer scores
Transcript from each
accredited college or university
attended
* Individual programs may have additional requirements. Consult the UAA Catalog or contact the department directly.
** Non-graduates, please contact the Advising and Counseling Center for special assessment and advising.
*** High school graduates with GPAs between 2.0 and 2.49 will be required to meet with an Academic Advisor prior to
registration.
**** Transfer students with GPAs between 1.75 and 1.99 will be required to meet with an Academic Advisor prior to
registration.
ABILITY TO BENEFIT
Degree-seeking students who are at least 18 years old but have not earned a high school diploma, GED, or at least 60
college-level semester credits, must demonstrate that they have the ability to benefit from higher education by achieving
federally determined scores on an approved test administered by the Testing and Assessment Center. After taking the exam,
students must meet with an advisor to review the test results and determine an appropriate entry level of instruction. The
advisor must sign and return the Ability to Benefit form to Enrollment Services before admission can be completed.
Interested individuals should contact the advising center at their local campus for schedules and appointments.
DEGREE SEEKING VERSUS NON-DEGREE SEEKING STATUS
Admission as a non-degree seeking student is an option for students who are either not planning on completing an academic
program or who have missed the deadline or do not yet meet the requirements for admission as a degree seeking student.
It is free and there is no deadline but students who are non-degree seeking are not eligible for financial aid.
Financial Aid Sources
These types of financial aid are commonly used at the University of Alaska Anchorage:
 Federal
Pell grants
Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (SEOG)
Stafford Loans
Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Federal Work Study Program
 Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
www.state.ak.us/acpe/
 Scholarships
UAA Scholarships
Statewide Foundation Scholarships
Private Scholarships
American Institute for Foreign Study Scholarships
British Marshall Scholarship
CIRI
Rhodes Scholarship Trust
Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Other Scholarship Links
Financial Aid Policies
Satisfactory Academic Progress
If a student fails to complete Satisfactory Academic Progress while receiving financial aid, they may have their
financial aid put on probation or suspended until they can reinstate themselves or have an appeal approved. Please
review the Appeal for Reinstatement of Financial Aid.
Return of Title IV Funds Policy (withdrawal)
The Higher Education Amendments of 1998 changed the formula for calculating the amount of aid a student and
school can retain when the student totally withdraws from all classes. Students who withdraw from all classes
prior to completing more than 60% of an enrollment term will have their eligibility for aid recalculated based on
the percent of the term completed. If you are thinking about withdrawing from all classes PRIOR to completing
60% of the semester, you should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid to see how your withdrawal will
affect your financial aid. Return of Title IV Funds Policy
Emergency Loan Fund Policy
The Emergency Loan Fund (ELF) is primarily to assist students with funds for books or other school-related costs
during the first three weeks of the semester. ELF applications are available at the University Center. The ELF
application cannot be faxed or emailed. ELF Application
Dependency Override Conditions
If you feel that you have an unusual circumstance that may qualify you to become independent of your parents for
financial aid purposes, please read these conditions and submit the appropriate documentation.
Conditions for Requesting a Change of Dependency Status
Tips for applying to UAA scholarships
Tips for writing your personal essay:
 The personal essay should be no more than 500 words and describe your educational goals and
objectives, your plan and time frame for meeting these goals, and your plans for utilizing your
education after you receive your degree and your specific qualifications for the scholarship.
 Be specific about the reasons you chose a university education and your life goals.
 Look at the preferences specified by the donors of the funds for the award.
 Place your full name and social security number in the upper right hand corner of your essay.
 Have at least one-person review and edit your essay prior to submitting the scholarship
application. They should check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. They may also be able
to give you tips on how to improve your essay.
 Have a few individuals that know you well read the essay.
 Neat, typed and well-prepared essays are the best. Therefore, allow yourself plenty of time to
write the essay. DO NOT try to write the essay all at once.
 Allow yourself time to draft and review several times.
 Use appropriate language for your audience.
 Keep a copy for your records for future applications.
Tips for writing your resume of activities/community and work service experience:
 List activities/community service in which you have participated (such as publications, sports
(team, intramural, individual, etc.), music, art, student government and clubs, volunteer work,
crisis hot lines, peer groups, hobbies, and chorus participation) during high school and/or
college. This should be in a resume format and should include dates of participation, number of
weeks/hours, and special awards or honors received.
 List your work experience (including summer employment) you have held over the past 4 years.
 Try to keep your resume under two pages.
 You do not have to list references or contact individuals.
 Have at least one-person review and edit your resume prior to submitting the scholarship
application. They should check your grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc. They may also be able
to give you tips on what you could do to improve your resume.
Items to remember:
 Please no fancy binders, folders, tabs, etc. These are discarded and only requested materials are
copied to the selection committee.
 Pay attention to the deadline date.
 Please remember that any scholarship postmarked after the deadline date will be disqualified.
 Any application that is incomplete by the application deadline and does not have an explanation
why information requested has not been supplied, will be disqualified.
 Double-check your application for completeness.
 Do not have your letters of recommendation sent separate from your application.
 You will receive a response via mail whether or not you are the recipient of the scholarship.
However, this is a lengthy process and it generally takes several months.
 Feel free to ask questions when applying. You can call (907) 786-6170 or email
scholarships@uaa.alaska.edu
 You may apply for multiple scholarships.
Resources include: AHAINA, Career Services, Learning Resources Center (LRC), Native Student Services
UAA’s General Education Requirements (37 credits)
2005-2006
Tier 1: Basic College-Level Skills
Humanities (outside the major)...6 cr. cont’d
Oral Communication Skills...3 cr.
ENGL A301 Literature of Britain I
ENGL A302 Literature of Britain II
ENGL A305 Topics in National Literatures
ENGL A306 Literature of the United States I
ENGL A307 Literature of the United States II
ENGL A310 Ancient Literature
ENGL A383 Film Interpretation
ENGL A445 Alaska Native Literatures
FREN A101 Elementary French I
FREN A102 Elementary French II
FREN A201 Intermediate French I
FREN A202 Intermediate French II
GER A101 Elementary German I
GER A102 Elementary German II
GER A201 Intermediate German I
GER A202 Intermediate German II
HIST A101 Western Civilization I
HIST A102 Western Civilization II
HIST A121 East Asian Civilization I
HIST A122 East Asian Civilization II
HIST A131 History of United States I
HIST A132 History of United States II
HIST A341 History of Alaska
HUM A211 Introduction to Humanities I
HUM A212 Introduction to Humanities II
HUM A250 Myths and Contemporary Culture
ITAL A101 Elementary Italian I
ITAL A102 Elementary Italian II
JPC A215 History of Mass Communication
JPC A367 History of Photography
JPN A101 Elementary Japanese I
JPN A102 Elementary Japanese II
JPN A201 Intermediate Japanese I
JPN A202 Intermediate Japanese II
KOR A101 Elementary Korean I
KOR A102 Elementary Korean II
LAT A101 Elementary Latin I
LAT A102 Elementary Latin II
LING A101 The Nature of Language
MUS A221 History of Music I
MUS A222 History of Music II
PHIL A101 Introduction to Logic
PHIL A201 Introduction to Philosophy
PHIL A211 History of Philosophy I
PHIL A212 History of Philosophy II
PHIL A301 Ethics
PHIL A313B Eastern Philosophy and Religion
PHIL A314 Western Religion
PS A331 Political Philosophy
PS A332 History of Political Philosophy I: Classical
PS A333 History of Political Philosophy II: Modern
RUSS A101 Elementary Russian I
RUSS A102 Elementary Russian II
RUSS A201 Intermediate Russian I
RUSS A202 Intermediate Russian II
SPAN A101 Elementary Spanish I
SPAN A102 Elementary Spanish II
SPAN A201 Intermediate Spanish I
SPAN A202 Intermediate Spanish II
THR A311 Representative Plays I
THR A312 Representative Plays II
THR A411 History of the Theatre I
THR A412 History of the Theatre II
WS A200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
COMM A111 Fundamentals of Oral Communication
COMM A235 Small Group Communication
COMM A237 Interpersonal Communication
COMM A241 Public Speaking
Written Communication Skills ...6 cr.
ENGL A111 Methods of Written Communication
ENGL A211 Academic Writing About Literature
ENGL A212 Technical Writing
ENGL A213 Writing in the Social and Natural Sciences
ENGL A214 Persuasive Writing
ENGL A311 Advanced Composition
ENGL A312 Advanced Technical Writing
ENGL A414 Research Writing
Quantitative Skills...3 cr.
AS A252 Elementary Statistics
AS A307 Probability and Statistics
MATH A107 College Algebra
MATH A108 Trigonometry
MATH A109 Precalculus
MATH A172 Applied Finite Mathematics
MATH A200 Calculus I
MATH A201 Calculus II
MATH A272 Applied Calculus
Tier 2: Disciplinary Areas
Fine Arts* …3 cr.
ART A160 Art Appreciation
ART A261 History of World Art I
ART A262 History of World Art II
ART A367 History of Photography
DNCE A170 Dance Appreciation
JPC A367 History of Photography
MUS A121 Music Appreciation*
MUS A221 History of Music I*
MUS A222 History of Music II*
THR A111 Introduction to the Theatre
THR A311 Representative Plays I
THR A312 Representative Plays II
THR A411 History of the Theatre I
THR A412 History of the Theatre II
Humanities (outside the major)...6 cr.
AKNS A101 Alaska Native Languages I
AKNS A102 Alaska Native Languages II
AKNS A201 Native Perspectives
ART A261 History of World Art I
ART A262 History of World Art II
ART A367 History of Photography
ASL A101 Elementary American Sign Language I
ASL A102 Elementary American Sign Language II
ASL A201 Intermediate American Sign Language I
ASL A202 Intermediate American Sign Language II
CHIN A101 Elementary Chinese I
CHIN A102 Elementary Chinese II
ENGL A121 Introduction to Literature
ENGL A201 Masterpieces of World Literature I
ENGL A202 Masterpieces of World Literature II
Social Sciences (outside the major; from
2 different disciplines)...6 cr.
Natural Sciences,
continued)
ANTH A101 Introduction to Anthropology
ANTH A200 Natives of Alaska
ANTH A202 Cultural Anthropology
ANTH A250 The Rise of Civilization
BA A151 Introduction to Business
ECON A201 Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON A202 Principles of Microeconomics
ENVI A201 Living on Earth: Introduction to Environmental
Studies
GEOG A101 Introduction to Geography
HIST A101 Western Civilization I
HIST A102 Western Civilization II
HIST A121 East Asian Civilization I
HIST A122 East Asian Civilization II
HIST A131 History of United States I
HIST A132 History of United States II
HIST A341 History of Alaska
HS A220 Core Concepts in the Health Sciences
HUMS A106 Introduction to Social Welfare
INTL A301 Canada: Introductory Survey
JPC A101 Introduction to Mass Communication
JUST A110 Introduction to Justice
JUST A330 Justice and Society
PARL A101 Introduction to Law
PS A101 Introduction to American Government
PS A102 Introduction to Political Science
PS A311 Comparative Politics
PS A351 Political Sociology
PSY A111 General Psychology
PSY A150 Life Span Development
SOC A101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC A201 Social Problems and Solutions
SOC A202 The Social Organization of Society
SOC A222 Small and Rural Communities
SOC A342 Sexual, Marital and Family Lifestyles
SOC A351 Political Sociology
SWK A106 Introduction to Social Welfare
SWK A243 Cultural Diversity and Community Services
WS A200 Introduction to Women’s Studies
GEOL A112 Historical Geology
GEOL A115/L Environmental
GEOL A178 Fundamentals of
Oceanography
GEOL A179 Fundamentals of
Oceanography Lab.
Natural Sciences (1 lab course) 7 cr.
ASTR A103 Introductory Astronomy I
ASTR A104 Introductory Astronomy II
BIOL A102 Introductory Biology
BIOL A103 Introductory Biology Laboratory
BIOL A115 Fundamentals of Biology I
BIOL A116 Fundamentals of Biology II
BIOL A111 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BIOL A112 Human Anatomy and Physiology II
BIOL A178 Fundamentals of Oceanography
BIOL A179 Fundamentals of Oceanography Lab
CHEM A103/L Survey of Chemistry
CHEM A104/L Introduction to Organic Chemistry and
Biochemistry
CHEM A105/L General Chemistry I
CHEM A106/L General Chemistry II
ENVI A202 Earth as an Ecosystem: Introduction to
Environmental Science
GEOG A205/L Elements of Physical Geography
GEOL A111 Physical Geology
LSIS A101 Discoveries in Science
LSIS A102 Origins: Earth-Solar
Systems-Life
LSIS A201 Life on Earth
LSIS A202 Concepts and Processes:
Natural Sciences
Tier
3: A101
Integrative
Capstone
PHYS
Physics for Poets
PHYS A123/L
Basic Physics I degree
[Required
for baccalaureate
PHYS A124/L
Basic
Physics under
II
seeking
students,
admitted
the
PHYS A211/L General Physics I
2005-06
catalog and thereafter.]
PHYS A212/L General Physics II
HIST A390A
HNRS A490
MATH A420
NS A411
PEP A384
PSY A370
SWK A431
Themes in World H
Senior Honors Seminar
History of Mathematics
Health II: Nursing
Therapeutics
Cultural and Psychological
Aspects of Health and
Physical Activity
Biological Psychology
Social Work Practice IV
See Class Schedule for additional
Integrative Capstone Courses
Courses may fulfill more than one
requirement in a degree program.
No course may be counted in more
than one General Education
category. Courses ending with
numbers __93 or __94 will not
satisfy a GER. UAA courses not on
the approved GER list can not be
petitioned to meet a GER.
If the requirements for a
baccalaureate degree as specified in
the entry-level catalog are not met
within 7 years of formal acceptance
into the program, that program will
expire and the student must reapply
for admission and meet the
requirements in effect at the time of
formal acceptance.