Academic Advising
Your academic advisor is your most important partner in navigating UAS. Whether you're choosing a major, planning for transfer, recovering from a rough semester, or mapping your path to graduation — advisors are here to help you succeed.
What Advisors Help With
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Degree Planning
Map out your 2, 3, or 4-year plan from first semester to graduation. Identify which courses to take and when to maximize efficiency and stay on track.
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Course Registration
Get help choosing the right courses, understanding prerequisites, navigating registration holds, and requesting late adds or withdrawals.
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Transfer Credit Evaluation
Work with your advisor to understand how transfer credits apply to your UAS degree. Advisor reviews unofficial transcripts and helps resolve credit disputes.
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Graduation Audit
In your junior or senior year, request a graduation audit to verify that you've satisfied all requirements for your degree. Required before submitting the graduation application.
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Academic Difficulty Support
If you're struggling with a course, facing a personal crisis, or on academic probation, your advisor is the first person to contact. Early intervention dramatically improves outcomes.
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Graduate & Transfer Advising
Thinking about transferring to another UA campus or applying to graduate school? Advisors help with applications, program selection, and recommendation letter guidance.
How to Schedule an Appointment
- 1Log in to UAOnline and open the Navigate student success platform from the Student Services menu.
- 2Select "Schedule an Appointment" and choose your advisor (assigned by major/school) or "Any Available Advisor" for faster scheduling.
- 3Choose in-person (Mourant Building 104), phone, or Zoom appointment format. Select a date and time.
- 4Bring your unofficial transcript, any transfer credit documentation, and a list of questions. Appointments are 30 minutes.
Advising Center
✉️ uas.advising@alaska.edu
Mon–Fri: 8 AM–5 PM