Veterans/Military

Students who have not attended college

• meet the requirements listed in the freshman admissions section.

Students with fewer than 30 semester (45 quarter) college level credits

• have a college level GPA of at least a 2.00; and
• left your previous institution in good standing; and
• meet the requirements listed in the freshman admissions section.

Students with 30 or more semester (45 quarter) college level credits

• have a college level GPA of at least a 2.00; and
• left your previous institution in good standing.

Notes: Students who have a GPA below a 2.00 will be individually reviewed and may be admitted on probation. Military applicants who did not take the ACT or SAT while in high school are not required to submit test scores.

High School Transcripts

If you have not attended college, or if you have fewer than 30 semester (45 quarter) college level credits, have your high school send your final official transcript.

College Transcripts

If you have taken college classes outside of the University of Alaska system, have your previous college or university send an official copy of your transcript.

Military Transcripts

UAS evaluates documented military credit from the Community College of the Air Force, as well as credits from the Army, Coast Guard, Navy, and Marines on the Joint Service Transcript, and Form DD-295 - Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experiences During Military Service. Transcripts prior to 2013 may be labeled as AARTS, SMART, or Coast Guard Institute transcripts.

Air Force: Community College of the Air Force Transcript Request

Army, Coast Guard, Navy and Marines: Joint Services Transcript

For full admission, UAS requires official copies of final transcripts. To be considered official, transcripts must come directly from the school or college, service, or from a transcript request service. If you bring your transcript to a UAS campus in person, it must be in a sealed envelope from the school or college.

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.

If you plan to complete a certificate, degree, or minor in the Outdoor Studies Program, you must 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 the following documents:

• 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

The program suggests, but does not require, letters of recommendation to be admitted. Please email recommendations to uas.admissions@alaska.edu

Note: The university keeps all medical information confidential.

Visit the UAS Student Veterans and Families website for comprehensive information about the different types of VA Educational programs, instructions on how to use them at UAS, and information about veterans resources on campus and in the community.

Veteran students have two semesters to complete the admissions process.

To get started with your veterans' or active duty benefits, contact Deb Rydman, VA School Certifying Official (SCO), at (907) 796-6368, or drrydman@alaska.edu.