FAQs
- Please visit to find all the requirements around your degree.
- Make sure to also be aware of that might apply to your degree.
The Graduate School highly recommends students ask a moderator to operate their presentation, to manage waiting rooms for the public, and to monitor online questions.
Additionally, we cannot stress enough the importance of when you are using Zoom for presentations and meetings.
Amid Zoom security concerns, here are four simple ways to help meeting attendees use the Zoom platform with confidence:
- Safeguard the Zoom meeting link — The link is an open invitation to join your meeting and should only be shared with your attendees. Posting the Zoom link publicly like on Facebook is not a good idea! If you think your Zoom session needs to be open to the public, contact your local help desk to discuss options to fit the specific needs of your meeting.
- Use the Zoom app — All UA Zoom users are advised to and/or .
- Always log in to the Zoom app first — Before starting your meeting, make sure you are logged in to the Zoom app or the interface. This enables access to meeting controls.
- Manage security — Once you are in your Zoom session, use the Security icon along the bottom of the
session window to access controls to manage screen sharing or the waiting room, or
to lock the meeting.
Useful links:
- Zoom blog with many
- UA response regarding
Please contact the ²ÊÉñix¹ÙÍø Office of Information Technology (OIT) should you need additional assistance:
- Phone: 450-8300
- Toll-free: 800-478-8226
- helpdesk@alaska.edu
- Live online chat
Students have the right to appeal academic decisions including, but not limited to, denial of admission, faculty-initiated withdrawal, dismissal from program or pass/fail decisions of a faculty committee on non-course examinations (such as qualifying, comprehensive or thesis examinations).
- For the detailed information, please review the Appeals Policy for Academic Decisions Other Than Assignment of Grades.
- A student who wishes to appeal a faculty decision on a final grade must submit a grade appeal form, available here through the Office of the Registrar.
We encourage students to first speak with the faculty and/or staff members involved to seek a resolution.
However, if the problem persists, please contact the Graduate School for mediation.
You may also seek guidance from the Office of Rights, Compliance, and Accountability.
FERPA is the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA protects you as
the student.
We recommend you contacting the Registrar's Office, or visiting .
Graduate Student Health Insurance is only available for Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants, and eligible Graduate Fellows. Students receiving Graduate Student Health Insurance are encouraged to create an account and explore their more resources at . For more information, please visit the Graduate Assistantship (RA/TA) page.
How do I find my program requirements in the UAF catalog?
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Please visit to find all the requirements around your degree.
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Make sure to also be aware of that might apply to your degree.
How can I change my program of study or concentration?
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You must submit a Change of Major/Degree/Advisor form, available on the Graduate School website.
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Consult with your current advisor and the new program's advisor before making changes.
How do I request a leave of absence from my program?
- If you and your committee agree that you need to take a leave of absence, please complete the Temporary Leave of Absence Request Form, available on the Graduate School Website.
What is the process for submitting my thesis or dissertation?