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Do
I have to have special equipment to take distance classes?
Yes, depending upon the method of instruction. (see Types of
Delivery for examples) In some sites the equipment is
provided or available for students use.
Does distance education cost more than classes held
on campus?
While tuition, technology fees and book/material fees are the
same for distance and on-campus courses, students taking distance delivered
classes are required to pay distance fees. On-campus students pay certain campus-related
fees (for example the student activity fee) that extended site students do not
pay.
How do I register for classes?
Register for classes by contacting the local site coordinator
or calling the Distance Education Office at 800-478-6653, extension 721 or 757.
Registrations may be faxed to 800-478-3552.
What classes should I take?
Get advice from a general advisor by calling 800-478-6653 or
the instructor before registering for classes.
Do I have to be in a UAS degree program to take classes?
No, it is not necessary. However, classes taken before applying
for a specific degree program cannot be guaranteed as meeting requirements for
a program if the requirements change.
Is financial aid available for distance delivered classes?
Yes in most instances if the student is admitted to a degree
program. Financial aid does not fund year long correspondence.Most forms of
financial aid require that the student be enrolled in at least 6 credits (half
time status) to qualify. Students may take classes from more than one UA campus
and still be eligible for financial aid.
Where do I apply for financial aid?
Work through the financial aid office at the university (UAA,
UAS, UAF) that will award the degree. That is the home university. For example,
students may take classes from UAA, UAF, and UAS but the financial aid award
is made and disbursed by the home university.
How do I apply for a degree program?
Students should consult with an academic advisor or a faculty
member before applying for admission. Career possibilities, availability of
courses, and the technology involved all need to be discussed. (Some degrees
are not totally available by distance delivery.) Applications are available
from local site coordinators or as downloadable forms from the Internet.
How do I communicate with my instructor?
You can phone, fax, email, or mail your instructor directly (contact
information is usually found on the front page of your class syllabus). You
may also contact us in the Distance Education Office 1-800-478-6653, ext. 721
or 757 and we would be glad to assist you in contacting your instructor.
What UAS degrees are available through distance delivery?
Accounting Technician Certificate
Certificate and AAS in Health Information Management
Certificate and AAS in Environmental Technology
Departmental Certificate and AAS in Computer Information and Office Systems
CDA, Certificate and AAS in Early Childhood Education
AAS in Business Administration Associate of Arts Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Liberal Arts
Master of Public Administration
What other distance delivered degrees are facilitated
through UAS?
Coursework is advertised and facilitated for the: Microcomputer
Support Specialist Program (MSSP) from UAF AAS in Human Service Technology from
UAF Bachelor of Social Work from UAF
Do I have to go onto campus for classes?
Some degree programs may have an on-campus component. Technology
used in some classes may require that the student attend at a common community
site. Students located in a community with a UA location (perhaps the school
district) attend at the central location unless they are the only student in
that community enrolled in a specific class.
How do I communicate with my instructor?
The instructor's list their preferred method of communication
in the course syllabus. It may be through email, telephone or fax. If you need
assistance in contacting the instructor, call the Distance Education Office
at 1800-478-6653, ext. 721 or 757.
How do I get class textbooks and materials?
Check the specific class information but in most cases textbooks
for UAS courses are to be ordered from MBS Direct, a text book distributor.
Students may reach them by toll free phone, fax, or online. (1-800-325-3252,
fax at 1-800- 499-0143, or http://direct.mbsbooks.com/ualaska.htm)
How do I take tests?
Placement tests
Available for math, English, and CIOS. Students should contact
their local UA coordinator, or the Distance Education Office at 1-800-478-6653,
ext. 721 or 757
Proctored class tests
Students may be required to locate someone in the community (UA
coordinator, schoolteacher, clergyman, government employee, librarian) who will
agree to administer tests. The proctor completes an Agreement Form given them
by the student and mails or faxes the form to the faculty or Distance Office.
All exams are mailed/faxed to the Distance Office.
