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Admissions Office
Novatney Bldg: 2nd Floor
11120 Glacier Hwy(NOV 2)
Juneau, AK99801
Info: 796-6100
Admissions Rep: 796-6359
Anchorage Rep: 786-7735
Fax: 796-6365

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Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

How do I get my credits transferred to UAS?

In order to receive credit for prior courses completed at another institution you must first apply for admissions. Upon being admitted, your transcripts will be given to the Credentials Evaluator for review and evaluation. The process for evaluating credits generally takes 4-6 weeks.

Why don't credits from all institutions transfer to UAS?

UAS will transfer only college level credit from institutions that are accredited by one of the following regional accrediting agencies:

  • Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools
  • North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
  • New England Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges
Regional accreditation by these agencies demonstrates that the institution meets acceptable levels of educational quality.

I withdrew from all my classes at a university, do I still need to submit those transcripts?

Yes. Students are required to send in transcripts for any school where they have an academic record - even in they never attended and withdrew from all classes.

I still owe my previous university and can't get a copy of my transcripts, can I still be admitted?

No, to be officially admitted we require official copies of all transcripts. We strongly encourage students to work out a payment plan for any balances they have with any prior universities.

Students can take classes as non-degree seeking without applying for admission, however they will not be eligible for financial aid.

If I earned below a "C" at my prior college will I receive credit?

In order to receive credit from institutions outside the University of Alaska system, a grade of "C" or higher must be earned. Grades of a 'D-" or above are transferable only within the University of Alaska system, however they may not be acceptable to satisfy academic major requirements. 

How does UAS convert quarter credits to semester credits?

University of Alaska Southeast automatically converts credits accepted from other institutions to semester hours. The standard formula for quarter hour conversion is, semester hours x 0.667.

Example: 5 quarter hours x 0.667 = 3.34 semester hours 

My transfer evaluation shows a 2.67 credits from a course I completed at my prior college. How am I going to satisfy .33 credits?

Transfer credit equivalents vary among semester, unit and quarter universities. Courses equated to UAS courses that are short 1.00 credit or less, will meet UAS course requirements without requiring a petition and you would simply make up that credit elsewhere in your degree program (such as in your electives). If you are short more than 1.00 credit for a particular requirement, please contact your advisor.

Are transfer credits included in my UAS grade point average?

Transfer credits are not included in your UAS grade point average (GPA) computation, except to determine eligibility for graduation with honors.

I took Math 099 at my prior college and it did not transfer to UAS. Why?

Courses below 100 level are not transferable to UAS.

How can I find out how my credits will transfer to UAS?

The most up-to-date information on transfer credits at UAS can be found using the "Transfer Credit Resource Site" on UAOnline.

What if my school is not featured on the Transfer Credit Resource Site?

This does not necessarily mean that your courses will not transfer. It may be that the courses are not yet part of our database, which is always growing.

Who can I contact to find out how my credits will transfer?

For more information, contact Trisha Lee at (907) 796-6366.

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