UAF Northwest Campus - Nome Transfer and Admissions Information

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Northwest Campus is located in Nome, a community of 3,500 that is the service hub for the 15 villages of the Bering Strait region. This 44,000-square-mile region extends from Shishmaref on the northern edge of the Seward Peninsula to Stebbins on the southern rim of Norton Sound. It includes communities on St. Lawrence and Little Diomede islands. The area contains 570 miles of coastline, which includes all of Norton Sound and portions of the Bering and Chukchi seas. The Northwest Campus serves a total population of nearly 10,000. Certificates and associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered to the region’s residents, with courses taught both traditionally and by distance delivery.

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university of alaska fairbanks northwest campus

Overview

Programs	56 Programs
Courses	3,340 Courses

Financial Information

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Financial aid in the form of scholarships, grants, loans and employment is available at UAF to eligible students who need assistance to attend school. Financial aid can be used to help pay for tuition, fees, books, supplies and living expenses such as room and board. The Financial Aid Office provides counseling and information to students and parents, and administers a comprehensive program of financial assistance. For more information, Click Here
Tuition and Fees:

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Information for Transfer In Students

Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

See https://catalog.uaf.edu/getting-started/transferring-credits/ .
Credit For Life Experience:

Students may earn undergraduate credit based on university-level learning they have obtained outside the classroom. Students can document the university-level learning they have gained with a portfolio or copies of licenses and certificates earned.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	June 1
Spring	November1
Summer	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Minimum of cumulative 2.0 GPA from transfer institutions.
Official Transcripts:

Yes, official transcripts are required.
SAT Scores:

SAT or ACT score are not required if student has 30 credits or more of transfer credit for the bachelor degree.
Application Fee:

$40 for certificate and associate, $50 for bachelor
Apply Here:

www.uaf.edu/admissions/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Transfer credit is awarded for courses in which the student received grades of C- or better. Instructor permission may be required for purposes of registration if the transfer credit courses have not satisfied the prerequisite requirements.
Credits (Min/Max):

Undergraduate credits earned at the 100 level or above with a C- grade or higher at institutions accredited by one of the six regional accrediting agencies will be considered for transfer.
Transfer Policy Document:

UAF Transfer Policy .pdf
Appeals Process Document:

UAF Academic Appeals Process.pdf