Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration PriorityClosed ProgramsNursing, Social Work, Air Traffic Control, and Education.
LimitationsDepartmental approval required for upper division business courses.
Notable Academic Programs- Aviation Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Alaska Native Studies
Unique Academic Programs
- Alaska Native Studies
- Physical Education - Our Physical Education & Recreation includes courses in Canoeing, Kayaking, Dog Mushing, and more!
Special Programs
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAerospace Sciences: Aviation Studies
Anthropology: Anthropology
Area Studies: Alaska Native Studies, International Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Fine Art
Athletics: Physical Education
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science
Business: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Finance/Banking, Management, Management Information Systems, Marketing, Supply and Logistics Management
Chemistry: Chemistry
Communications: Communication, Interpersonal and Public Communication, Journalism
Computer Science: Computer Science
Criminal Justice: Criminal Justice, Legal Studies
Earth Sciences: Geology
Economics: Economics
Education: Mathematics
Engineering: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Geomatics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering
English: English
Food Science: Culinary Arts, Nutrition
Foreign Language: American Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Japanese, Languages, Russian, Spanish
General Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies, Liberal Studies, Natural Sciences
Geology: Geology
Health and Safety Sciences: Dental Hygiene, Dietetics, Health Science, Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Technology, Occupational Safety and Health
History: History
Hospitality and Tourism: Hospitality Management, Hotel/Restaurant Management
Industrial Studies: Construction Management
Information Studies: Computer Science
Interdisciplinary Studies: Interdisciplinary Studies
International Studies: International Studies
Mathematics: Mathematics
Military Sciences: Air Force ROTC, Army ROTC
Performing Arts: Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Theater Arts/Drama
Philosophy/Religious Studies: Philosophy
Political Science: Political Science
Psychology: Psychology
Sociology/Social Work: Human Services, Social Work, Sociology
Technology: Automotive Technology, Diesel Technology, Technology Studies
Theater: Theater
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 07/26/19.
- Estimated cost: $3879.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 19 ($223.00 per additional hour)
- Home Payment (Plan B): 19
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 07/26/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$300.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| Parking Fee |
$250 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Housing Application Fee |
$50.00 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
| On Campus Living Program Fee |
$25.00 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Mandatory |
Important Notes: The $300 housing deposit is refundable. Students living off campus will not be charged the On Campus Living Program fee.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 011462
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 07/26/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 7% living on campus
- Single: $3606.00
- Full-year contract required for a full-year exchange
- On campus living is limited
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $1200.00
- Proximity to campus: within 1 mile
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingFull year contract is required for housing, but students staying for only a semester can cancel when they leave.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
Notes About Meal PlansTo learn about UAA's 3 meal plan options, please visit https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/about/administrative-services/departments/business-services/housing/mealplans.cshtml
