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The University of Alaska is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA's statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

UAS is committed to providing accessible websites: www.uas.alaska.edu/policies/accessibility.html

International

UAS welcomes international students through the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) for semester or yearlong exchanges. UAS also welcomes students from the Yukon Territory to the Master of Public Administration program.

Outdoor Skills and Leadership

If you are an exchange student and plan to complete the Certificate in Outdoor Skills and Leadership, you must apply to that specific program and submit additional requirements, including documentation from a doctor or medical provider that you are in good physical condition and can participate in strenuous outings and expeditions. After you submit your application, the site will prompt you to upload:

A resumé or list of skills and certifications
An essay describing your goals and why you are interested in the program
Medical Information Questionnaire
Physician's Signature Form

Note: The university keeps all medical information confidential.

Please contact the Admissions Office and we will help you through this process.

Important Deadlines

Deadline Date	Deadline Description
JULY 1	Fall Semester Application Deadline

Submit Official Transcripts

Transcripts in English

Have your current college or university submit an official copy directly to the Admissions Office.

Mail

UAS Admissions Office
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801

Email

uas.admissions@alaska.edu

Transcripts not in English

Submit official transcripts to World Education Services (WES) for evaluation.

WES specifies how to submit academic documents from each country. The typical process is listed below; however, be sure to check the WES website and follow their directions carefully.

Create an account with WES
Choose ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation for all college/university transcripts
For high school transcripts choose an ICAP Document-by-Document evaluation
Add UAS as a recipient when creating your WES account.
Complete Academic Records Request Form (found on WES website under "Documents Required") and send to your previous school, college, or university.
WES will send the completed evaluation electronically to UAS.
Once WES receives your documents and has verified their authenticity UAS should have the results in three to four weeks.

MPA Students from the Yukon Territory

The Master of Public Administration is a graduate program delivered via distance classes to students across Alaska and the Yukon Territory. If you live in the Yukon Territory, you do not need a student visa to be admitted to the program. In the “Residency” section of the UAS Admission Application, select that you plan to apply to the Master of Public Administration program through the UAS/Yukon College Partnership.

Apply Now!

The admission application requires a $60 non-refundable fee. In addition, the program requires additional documentation - contact the Admissions Office if you have any questions about this program.

Important Deadlines

Deadline Date	Deadline Description
AUG 15	Fall Semester Application Deadline
DEC 15	Spring Semester Application Deadline
MAY 1	Summer Semester Application Deadline

Professional Letters of Recommendation

The application will prompt you to enter the name and email address of three professional references. They will receive an email link to submit a letter of recommendation on your behalf.

Resumé or Curriculum Vitae

After you submit your application, the site will prompt you to upload a current copy of your professional resumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV).

Statement of Professional Objectives

After you submit your application, the site will prompt you to upload a cohesive essay of approximately 1,000 words describing your past public and/or non-profit experiences, outlining your professional goals, and stating how the MPA program will help you achieve your professional objectives.

Submit Official Transcripts

College Transcripts

To be admitted to the program, you must submit official copies of your college transcripts showing that you have earned a bachelor's degree or will earn one before you start the program.

For full admission, UAS requires official copies of final transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must come directly from the school or college, or from a transcript request service.

Mail

UAS Admissions Office
11066 Auke Lake Way
Juneau, AK 99801

Email

uas.admissions@alaska.edu

Note: You do not need to request transcripts from any University of Alaska campus, or resubmit transcripts you have previously submitted to any UA campus.

Further Information

Sister Cities

A Sister City is an agreement between the University of Alaska and a foreign country that allows residents from certain cities or regions to qualify for in-state tuition as an international student.

Students from the following locations are eligible to receive in-state tuition rates:

Country	City or Province
Australia	Darwin
Canada	Whitehorse Yukon Territory, Inuvik Northwest Territory
China	Harbin, Heilongjiang Province
Great Britain	Whitby, England
India	Pune
Japan	Chitose, Hokkaido Prefecture, Kanayama, Nemuro,
Korea	Inchon
Mongolia	Erdenet City
Norway	Hammerfest, Mo, Tromso
Philippines	Camiling
Taiwan	Chiayi Township
Russia	Khabarovsk Region, Magadan, Mirnyy, Noglicki, Okha, Providenya, Yukutsk, Vladivostok, Yelisovo

F1 International Student Visas

UAS is not currently accepting international students on F1 visas. If you live outside the United States and wish to attend UAS, we recommend you apply via the International Student Exchange Program (ISEP).

Contact Information

Exchange Students

Contact the Academic Exchange and Study Abroad Coordinator at uas.studyaway@alaska.edu.

Yukon Territory MPA Students

Contact the Admissions Office at uas.admissions@alaska.edu.