The University

UAS combines time-proven methods of learning with an innovative curriculum that relies heavily on the use of technology, fieldwork and undergraduate research to create a new century liberal arts approach. Our graduates are excellent co e individuals to explore and refine their unique talents and interests. UAS students discover their career paths through scientific and literary exploration, business internships, exposure to civic leaders and through artistic expression. Our small class sizes and engaged faculty allow us to employ a more personal approach that ensures students are being challenged academically and that the needs of each student are being met. It is our mission to help students turn their passion into meaningful and fulfilling careers.

Location

Juneau's population is approximately 32,000. It is the third most populous city in the state and largest in Southeast Alaska. UAS is surrounded by the Tongass National Forest, which contains the world's last great expanse of ancient temperate rainforest. We average 56 inches of annual precipitation. The winters are surprisingly warm with average temperatures in the high 20s and summer temperatures average in the high 60s.

Juneau has several daily flights to Anchorage and Seattle and is accessible by plane and ferry, but not by road. The state runs a year-round ferry service between Bellingham, Washington and Southeast Alaska cities. Those who bring cars must use the barge service or the Alaska Marine Highway System. The ferries provide a spectacular cruise through the beautiful Inside Passage.

The main campus is located 11 miles from downtown Juneau between the shores of Auke Lake and Auke Bay. The campus is often referred to as the most beautiful place in Juneau. One glance across Auke Lake to the Mendenhall Towers, which cradle the Mendenhall Glacier, is all it takes for someone to know they've found the right place.

Academic Program

UAS operates on a semester system, with the fall semester beginning in early September and the spring semester beginning in mid-January.

A minimum of 120-semester credits is required to complete a baccalaureate degree program, a minimum of 60-semester credits to complete an associate degree program, and a minimum of 30-semester credits to complete a certificate program.

Facilities

The newly completed Student Recreation Center will open in the summer of 2005 and will house the basketball court, suspended running track,climbing wall, weight training and cardiovascular equipment, plus student lounge with a big screen TV, pool tables, dance floor, movie screen and surround-sound system.

The Technical Education Center is located in downtown Juneau on the waterfront. It serves as the base for the vocational/technical programs such as auto, construction and power technology.

The Egan Library contains more than 420,000 volumes. This award-winning facility offers seating for more than 200 users, the most current computer technology for access to information, and extended hours for student study. The Learning Center, which offers tutoring programs and academic assistance, is also housed in the Egan library.

The campus operates on a wireless network, which gains students access to the UAS network, Internet, and email from virtually anywhere on campus.

Housing

Banfield Hall is reserved for freshman, but on-campus housing, including apartment-style housing, is available to all students. Meal plans are required for residents of Banfield Hall.

Costs

For purposes of tuition, a resident is any person who has been physically present in Alaska for two years and who declares intention to remain in Alaska indefinitely. Others exempt from nonresident fees are residents of British Columbia, Yukon, Northwest and Nunavut Territories, active military stationed in Alaska and their dependents, and residents of several foreign sister cities. UAS also participates in the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program for all degree programs. Students from the 14 member states are eligible for WUE tuition rates.

For 2004 - 05 in-state full-time tuition, which is 15 or more credit hours, costs between $1,788 and $1,944 a semester, depending on the level of classes. Lower division 100 and 200-level courses are $99 per credit hour; upper division 300 and 400-level courses are $115 per credit hour.

Full-time non-resident students can expect to pay between $3,960 and 4,116 a semester, depending on level of classes.

Western Undergraduate Exchange students can expect to pay between $2,227 and $2,422 a semester, depending on level of classes.

Campus housing is available in Juneau. Freshman housing at Banfield Hall is $1,950 per semester per person. Residents of Banfield Hall are required to have a roommate and purchase the meal plan at an additional cost of $985 per semester. Apartment-style housing with private rooms are available at a cost of $1,675 per person per semester and family housing is available for $4,400 per semester.

Financial Aid

Fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at www.fafsa.ed.gov and visit our financial aid Web site at www.uas.alaska.edu/financial_aid.

UAS participates in the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Federal Stafford Student Loan, and Federal Work-Study programs in addition to state student loan, family loan, and grant programs. Most aid is awarded on the basis of financial need.

Some scholarships, however, are based on academic potential and performance. The deadline for merit-based UAS scholarships is early February. To apply for need-based programs, students should request a packet from the financial aid office.

Faculty

UAS has an excellent student to faculty ratio of 12 to 1. The class size for lower division courses averages between 15-20 students. Due to the small intimate nature of the campus, faculty play an integral role in their students' success and offer individual attention often unheard of at larger liberal arts institutions.

Demographics

UAS has a total student population of approximately 4,100 students. The main campus in Juneau comprises 3,000 of those students. 65 percent of students are female and 35 percent are male. About 30 percent of the student body is comprised of people of Alaska Native, Asian, Pacific Island, African and Hispanic ancestry.

Admission Requirements

UAS is an open enrollment institution. Admission is on a rolling basis and applications are processed in the order they are received. Applicants applying for the fall semester should aim to have their admissions packet complete by August 1st to allow adequate time for academic advising and financial aid planning.

Once we have your completed application, application fee and official transcripts (high school transcripts showing *GPA and graduation date, and/or official post-secondary transcripts from all accredited institutions) you will be considered for admission. Successful completion of the GED test is accepted as an equivalency of high school graduation. For high school graduates from Alaska, you must also pass all sections of the High School Qualifying Exam to be admitted. Students wishing to pursue a bachelor's degree are required to submit SAT or ACT test scores as well.

*As an open enrollment university, it is our goal to help anyone who has a strong desire to pursue higher education. If your cumulative GPA is below a 2.0 you will be admitted on probation and will be required to maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 during your first semester.

Application & Information

Admission is on a rolling basis; applications are processed in the order they are received. Applicants generally receive an initial response within two weeks of receipt of the completed application packet.

To apply, students must complete an application form and send it with the required $40 processing fee to the Office of Admissions on the Juneau campus Students can use mail, fax or online applications.

For further information, application forms, or any other materials, prospective applicants can use the inquiry form on the UAS Web site, or contact:

Admissions Office
University of Alaska Southeast
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801

Phone: (907)465-6457 or
1-877-465-4827 (toll-free)
Fax: 907-465-6365

E-mail: uas.info@uas.alaska.edu
Web: www.uas.alaska.edu