Prince William Sound College - Valdez Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
527

Full + Part time Students
1:17

Faculty to Student Ratio
1%

Transfer Student Ratio
$9,767

Avg. Financial Aid

Prince William Sound College (PWSC) is a one-of-a-kind institution of higher education located in Valdez, Alaska. The main campus and its extension sites in Cordova and Copper Basin are set amidst some of the country’s most breathtaking scenery and rich cultural history. PWSC is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities through the University of Alaska Anchorage. Besides a general studies degree, PWSC offers associate degrees and occupational certificates not readily available elsewhere, such as an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Millwright and Associate of Applied Science in Outdoor Leadership.

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Overview

Total Faculty	8
Full-Time Undergraduate	69
Part-Time Undergraduate	458
Transfer Students	4
Programs	4 Programs
Courses	2,512 Courses
Equivalencies	20,667 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$4,570
Out-of-State Tuition	$4,570
Books and Supplies	$700
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	18%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,171
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	26%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$2,596

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, visit: 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 at: 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 Endorsement Cert - No Fee
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