NOTE: Visiting international exchange students, those on a temporary exchange program with a cooperating university or institution and/or those intending to study at UAF for one or two semesters as part of a degree program in their home country, should apply through the Office of International Programs.

Before you apply, review the following:

1. Apply for admission (see right column)
2. Send secondary school and/or university transcripts to a credential evaluation agency (certified official, translated into English)
3. Send secondary school and/or university transcripts to UAF Office of Admissions (certified official, translated into English)
4. Take the SAT or ACT Plus Writing (each degree program has different requirements) (school code 4866)
5. Take the TOEFL (school code 4866) or IELTS
6. Complete the financial statement (PDF) and provide supporting documentation
7. Send a copy of your passport identification page to the UAF Office of Admissions
8. Mail all required documents to the UAF Office of Admissions by the application deadline

Admission requirements

• Instructions for freshmen - students with no prior college coursework
• Instructions for transfer students - students with some prior college coursework
• Instructions for submitting transcripts or records of marks

To be admitted as a freshman into a baccalaureate degree program, an international student must:

1. Apply for admission
2. Submit certified official transcript(s), which have been translated into English, to an approved credential evaluation agency for review;
3. Submit certified official transcript(s), which have been translated into English, to the UAF Office of Admissions.
4. Meet the baccalaureate GPA and test score admissions requirements as listed below:

*All tests must have been taken within the last two (2) years

Instructions for Transfer Students
To be admitted as a transfer student into a baccalaureate degree program, international students must:

• Apply for admission (see right column)
• Have a secondary school diploma
• Have successfully completed 30 semester credits or more of college coursework OR meet the freshman admission requirements for the baccalaureate program
• Submit certified official university transcript(s), which have been translated into to English, to an approved credential evaluation agency for review
• Submit certified official university transcript(s), which have been translated to English, to the UAF Office of Admissions
  • Meet the baccalaureate Grade Point Average (GPA) and test score requirements as listed below:

*All tests must have been taken within the last two (2) years

Instructions for submitting transcripts or records of marks

Undergraduate applicants must arrange to have the following documents sent to one of UAF's approved credential evaluation agencies AND to the UAF Office of Admissions:

Credential evaluation requirements

Undergraduate applicants who have attended a secondary or postsecondary institution in a country other than the United States of America or Canada (excluding Québec province) must present a comprehensive, course-by-course evaluation report of all academic records compiled by one of the independent credential evaluation providers.

The evaluation must include:

1. Course-by-course list
2. Course credits equated to semester hours
3. U.S. grade equivalent for each course
4. Lower/upper course level recommendations (for students who have completed more than two years of full-time study)

Note: You must be admitted and the Office of Admissions must receive the following items before UAF transfer credit can be awarded:

• Course descriptions or course catalogs (in English) sent directly to the Office of Admissions.
• Course-by-course evaluation sent directly to the Office of Admissions from one of the providers listed below

Credential evaluation providers

What to know about obtaining your visa:

International students attending UAF in academic degree programs enter the U.S. with an F-1 (student) visa. To get the student visa you must present the following documents to the U.S. embassy or consulate in the country closest to your residence:

• Certificate of Eligibility
• Visa application form with required fees
• The Form I-20

The Form I-20 will be issued by the Office of International Programs after you have been admitted to UAF. The financial declaration form, supporting documents and documentation of English proficiency (TOEFL or IELTS) results must be received by UAF before this can happen. 

Exchange students attending UAF for a semester or year enter the U.S. with the J-1 visa. The Form DS-2019 is issued by the Office of International Programs after acceptance through the Exchange or Study Abroad Program. To get the J-1 visa, submit the following documents to the U.S. embassy or consulate in your country closest to your home:

• The Form DS-2019
• Visa application form and fees

More information about getting your visa will be provided to you with your letter of admission from the UAF Office of Admissions and visa documents from the Office of International Programs.

Information on U.S. embassies and consulates in your country, and the visa application forms, may be found on the U.S. Department of State website: http://usembassy.state.gov and www.travel.state.gov/visa/.

Financial requirements and scholarship information

The approximate cost of attending UAF during the 2012 - 2013 academic year (September to May) is $30,640 for non-resident undergraduate students. Residents of cities having sister city relationships with any Alaska city are eligible for resident tuition rates.

You must complete and sign the financial statement and attach appropriate bank documentation to show that you have enough money to fund your education in the United States. If you have a financial sponsor, he or she must sign the affidavit of support and provide necessary bank documentation.

How do I apply for scholarships?
Scholarships may also be available. Review scholarship details. The deadline to apply for UA-funded scholarships is February 15.

Have you submitted these items to the UAF Office of Admissions?

Can I work on campus?
All students in F-1 visa status are eligible to work on campus up to 20 hours per week in a variety of student jobs. Off-campus employment is severely restricted by national law. No employment can be calculated as part of your proof of financial resources.

How many courses must I take each semester?
International students are required to enroll in and attend courses full time (12 credits) each semester.

What if my English isn’t perfect? Are there classes that can help improve my proficiency in English?
Yes! Developmental English courses are offered through the Department of Developmental Education. Course offerings are limited and vary from semester to semester, so be sure to make contact with the department prior to registering for classes. For more information about the courses and help with determining which courses will best fit your needs, contact Associate Professor Dana Greci at dgreci@alaska.edu.

Meet Mary Kreta.

International Admissions Counselor
mmkreta@alaska.edu
+1-907-474-6231
www.uaf.edu/admissions/info/#mary