Get Started!

Follow these simple steps to continue your education by distance:

Step 1

Explore your options. Decide whether you want to take a single class for personal growth or enroll in a degree program. View the course schedules and degree programs. If you decide to enroll in a degree program, you can apply online through the admissions Website.

Step 2

Take a placement test. The university requires you take two exams (English and Math) in order to determine what level of these respective courses you should start at. If you intend on taking a computer subject course, you will also need to take a Computer Information and Office Systems (CIOS) placement exam, as well. Contact The Learning Center at (907) 796-6348 for more information about taking these exams by distance.

Step 3

Depending upon your educational goals, you may want to speak with a career advisor before going any further. If you are just beginning your college-level experience, please contact a program advisor or your local Distance Education office (Juneau numbers above) for advising.

Step 4

Register for classes. If you have never taken a course from the University of Alaska system, or haven't done so in the past three years, please call one of the three campuses to register or print and fax the course registration form. Returning students can register by UAOnline.

Step 5

Order course materials. In most cases, your course materials will automatically be sent to you after you register. In other cases, you will have to order books yourself using the MBS Direct online bookstore. For details, visit the distance site bookstore information.

Step 6

Go to UASOnline! to locate your course web site. Please make sure you search for the correct section number for your course (ex. ACCT 222-UK1), as on-campus course web sites are also accessible via this utility. Once you locate your course site, bookmark it, add your name to the class e-mail list, and send the instructor an introductory e-mail with the above course information located in the "subject" line. Finally, locate and print the course syllabus for review. If it has not been posted yet, check back frequently.