Registration is officially signing up for a course(s). UAS is an open-enrollment institution, meaning you do not need to be admitted to a degree program to take classes.
2. How do I change my degree/major?
Once you are formally admitted and in attendance, you may request to change your degree, major, minor, assigned academic advisor, or you may add a 2nd degree. These changes can be made by completing the Change of Degree/Major Form, and submitting it to the Registrar's Office
Note: formal acceptance of requested changes requires departmental dean's signature
3. How do I change/update my name or address?
Change: mailing and/or permanent address (and phone)
- Sign into UAOnline
- Choose "personal information"
- Choose "update address(es) & phones"
- Submit new changes
Watch video tutorial on how to change address and phone in UAOnline
These changes can also be made by filling out Change Form & submitting to the Registrar's Office
Change: name
In order to change your name, a Change Form needs to be submitted to the Registrar's Office along with a copy of one of the following (which shows new name):
- driver's license
- passport
- permanent resident card
- social security card
A degree audit shows how the classes you've taken apply toward your degree program, and lists all remaining degree requirments. The best time to request a degree audit is once you have 40+ credits if seeking an Associate's degree, or 85+ credits if seeking a Bachelor's degree.
An unofficial degree audit may be completed & printed using UAOnline
An official degree audit may be requested by filling out a Degree Audit Request Form, and submitting it to the Registrar's Officce
Your transcript is your academic record at a particular institution. It shows all the courses you have taken, grades, and any degrees or certificates you have earned.
To learn more about ordering official, or unofficial transcripts, click here
6. What is an enrollment verification?
Enrollment verifications provide proof of your current, and past enrollment status (for example: full-time or part-time, and number of credits registered for). These can be used for insurance, employment, or scholarship purposes.
For more information on how to order an enrollment verification click here
7. How do I change my residency tuition status?
If you qualify for resident status, as stated in the Academic Catalog, you may complete the application for resident tuition assessment. Applications must be submitted, along with appropriate documentation, to the Registrar's Office prior to the end of the Add/Drop period for the semester you are requesting the change to take place.
You may petition for exceptions to policies regarding academics or financial obligations under specific circumstances.
9. How do I release any part of my education record?
All students education records are protected under FERPA: Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. This states that your academic records are private to any party outside yourself. If you would like to allow release of any of your education records (to your parents, guardian, spouse etc...), you will need to submit the Education Record Information Release form to the Registrar's Office along with government issued photo ID.
Dual enrollment is for qualified high school students age 16 years or older, who may enroll in one or two UAS courses per semester. There are special requirements for registration.
Please check out our Dual Enrollment Information Page, or contact the Student Resource Center: 796-6000 for more information.
11. Who can use tuition waivers?
Tuition waivers are available for UAS employees, UAS employee's spouse/domestic partner and dependents, Adjunct Faculty, Adjunct Faculty's spouse/domestic partner and dependents, and Senior Citizens. This waiver pays tuition only. Payment for course/student fees is the student's responsibility and is due at the time of registration.
Senior Citizen Tuition Waiver
Regular tuition shall be waived for Alaska residents who are otherwise
age eligible to receive full social security retirement benefits, who
register
on a space available basis; that is, when courses can accommodate such
students in addition to other enrolled students. Individuals who were
eligible for senior citizen tuition waivers on September 21, 2005 under
the previous regents’ policy shall continue to be eligible for the
waiver.
Tuition Waiver Form - these need to be submitted to the Student Accounts office after registration is complete
12. How do I get my transfer credits evaluated?
UAS will perform an official evaluation of your transfer credits only after your have been admitted to an undergraduate degree/certificate program.
For a full list of transfer credit policies & more information regarding transferring within the UA system refer to the Transfer Credit site
Wondering if your credits will transfer before you apply?
Check out the transfer credit resource site - an unofficial query of courses that have been evaluated from other regionally accredited universities.
More Questions?
You may contact the Transfer Credit Evaluator at 907-796-6366