Undergraduate Admission for First-Year Students
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First-Year Admission Information
Certificate/Associate Degree Programs
- At least 18 years old, and
- Have a high school diploma, or
- Have a General Educational Development (GED) diploma
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Have a high school diploma, and
- Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and
- Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5
If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a nondegree student.
Application Deadlines — send your application by
- June 15: Fall semester start
- November 1: Spring semester start
- May 1: Summer sessions
Current high school students may upload unofficial in-progress transcripts at the time of application or after submitting their application by logging into the application portal and clicking on the checklist item. Unofficial transcripts may also be emailed to uaf-admissions@alaska.edu. Acceptance becomes final when official transcripts with a posted graduation date are received. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended, be directly emailed from an official high school staff member or be submitted electronically through a secure transcript service. Transcripts emailed by students or faxed transcripts will not be considered official.
UAF email for official electronic transcripts: uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
Mailed transcripts can be sent to:
Office of Admissions 
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International Transcripts: SpanTran is a NACES-member company that has created a custom application for UAF students. We recommend using the to ensure you get the right kind of evaluation at a discounted rate.
As of December 6, 2023, UAF doesn’t require ACT/SAT scores for admission to any undergraduate degree program. Test scores aren’t taken into consideration for UAF scholarships. However, a qualifying score is required for some non-UAF scholarship opportunities, such as the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS). In some cases, test scores may be used in lieu of placement tests for registration or class prerequisites, however, alternative options are available to all students.
UAF offers fee waivers for many different financial and life circumstances. Learn more and submit a request to see if you qualify.
Did you receive an offer for admission? Check out what happens next on our information page for admitted students.
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Financial Aid Essentials for First-Year Students
Your aid application is also very important in the application process. Learn about the different resources we have available to you, including a step-by-step guide on how to apply for aid and a net price calculator.
Other Ways to Apply
The UAF admissions team takes a variety of different types of applications. Add UAF to your Common App or apply through newer options such a Appily Match and Niche.
Admission Opportunities for High Schoolers
Dual Enrollment
Take college courses in high school through our dual enrollment program.
RAHI
Coming from rural Alaska? Apply for the Rural Alaska Honors Institute to prepare for your shift to college.
UA Scholars
High performers across the state may qualify for this scholarship.
The Admissions Team
We're here to answer your questions and help you navigate the application process.