UAS Outgoing Student Information
Give yourself an advantage by gaining a broader understanding of the world and yourself.
All UAS student applicants for all study away and exchange programs must comply with the following requirements:
- Be a degree-seeking student at UAS working towards a certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree.
- Be enrolled full-time at UAS the semester before your study away program.
- Complete at least two full-time semesters (enrolled in 12 credits or more) as a degree-seeking student before the first semester away.
- Have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 when the application is due and have a minimum 2.5 semester GPA the semester before your study away program.
- Have no incomplete (I) grades on your transcript.
- Have good academic, behavioral, and financial standing at UAS, and no disciplinary probation status within a year of departure.
While study abroad costs vary and can guarantee placement, exchanges are competitive, do not guarantee placement, and are based on UAS tuition or in-state residency at the national host campus.
Planning is vital to success. Be sure to prepare thoroughly so a complete application is submitted for both the UAS internal process and the external program requirements by each priority deadline (external deadlines vary).
UAS application deadlines: Fall/Academic Year — February 23rd; Spring — September 8th; Summer — varies.
Steps to Prepare
- Review eligibility requirements.
- Research your program options.
- Complete the internal UAS Application via the Google Form by the priority deadline.
- Schedule an appointment with the Academic Exchange and Study Abroad Coordinator, or email uas.exchanges@alaska.edu, or call the Student Resource Center at 907-796-6000.
- Meet with your Academic Advisor to determine how a study away option fits into your academic plan. Come prepared with possible courses and a specific program of interest.
- Meet with Financial Aid to create a study away budget.
- Learn more from former study away participants.
- Attend Study Away events listed on UAS Connect.