Mat-Su College - Palmer Transfer and Admissions Information

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Matanuska-Susitna College (MSC) is an extended college of the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). UAA has been accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) since 1974. MSC was changed from its previous designation as a community college by University System restructuring in 1987. Now serving over 2,000 students per semester, MSC was known originally as Palmer Community College, first offering courses in 1958. In 1963, the name of the College was changed to correspond to the boundaries of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough. The main campus is located on a 950 acre site on Trunk Road, between Palmer and Wasilla. A modern 102,676 square foot facility houses the majority of the educational activities.

Over 41,000 courses transfer into Mat-Su College - Palmer

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Overview

Programs	18 Programs
Courses	2,512 Courses
Equivalencies	41,306 incoming Equivalencies 10,208 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

UAA offers over $34 million in scholarships and grants annually, in addition to federal work study opportunities and federal direct loans. For more information about scholarships and financial aid, Click Here
Tuition and Fees:

To learn more about tuition and fees or to calculate your estimated cost of attendance estimate, Click Here

Information for Transfer In Students

Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

UAA may award credit for learning documented with a professional certification or completion of exams that lead to certification. See https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/academicpoliciesprocesses/academicstandardsregulations/nontraditional…
Credit For Life Experience:

May qualify under the certified experience or through local credit by examination. Additional information can be found https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/academicpoliciesprocesses/academicstandardsregulations/nontraditional….

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	July 15
Spring	November 15
Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Certificate/Associate Degree Programs:
-High school graduation or GED
-No minimum GPA requirement
Official Transcripts:

Transcripts are not needed if transferring from the University of Alaska Fairbanks, University of Alaska Southeast or associated campuses. See https://catalog.uaa.alaska.edu/academicpoliciesprocesses/admissions/undergraduate/#sthash.EMmWAChR.d…
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores and placement exams are not used in the Admission decision; however, they are used for placement into math and writing courses if your transfer work does not include college level math and writing.
Application Fee:

Associate Degree (2-year) - $40
Occupational Endorsements and Certificates - $40
Other Requirements:

Varies by intended major
Apply Here:

https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/apply.cshtml

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

C for course transferability
Credits (Min/Max):

No minimum or maximum of credits transferred.
Transfer Policy Document:

Transfer Policy Document_UAA_v2.pdf
Appeals Process Document:

Appeals Process Policy_Academic Petition Undergraduate.pdf