University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage requires a minimum of 120 semester credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. University of Alaska Anchorage accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit. Additionally, University of Alaska Anchorage has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 32% of students who start college at University of Alaska Anchorage graduate within six years.

University of Alaska Anchorage offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted			Unknown
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: University of Alaska Anchorage may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At University of Alaska Anchorage?

University of Alaska Anchorage has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with University of Alaska Anchorage directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at University of Alaska Anchorage

When choosing a major, University of Alaska Anchorage students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at University of Alaska Anchorage.

Student Designed Majors

University of Alaska Anchorage allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

University of Alaska Anchorage does not require a senior project for all students.

Double Majoring at University of Alaska Anchorage

University of Alaska Anchorage offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About University of Alaska Anchorage

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Does University of Alaska Anchorage Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ University of Alaska Anchorage offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does University of Alaska Anchorage Offer Online Classes?

✅ University of Alaska Anchorage has distance learning options for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does University of Alaska Anchorage Offer Credit for AP Classes?

✅ University of Alaska Anchorage offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does University of Alaska Anchorage Have An Honors Program?

✅ University of Alaska Anchorage offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College.

Does University of Alaska Anchorage Require Internships?

🟨 University of Alaska Anchorage does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors.

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Additional Information About University of Alaska Anchorage

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University of Alaska Anchorage Library

The main library on campus is the Consortium Library.

Dual Degree Programs at University of Alaska Anchorage

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time.

University of Alaska Anchorage does not have any dual degree programs available for students.

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does University of Alaska Anchorage have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

University of Alaska Anchorage has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at University of Alaska Anchorage include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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