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Graduate School Admission at 911��

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Reach out to your 911�� graduate program's department directly to learn more about your application requirements. Each program is a little bit different — some require the GRE, while others don't. Some 911�� programs even offer teaching and research assistantships that will waive your tuition costs.

Contact your department to gather all the information you need.

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Graduate Admission Requirements in Detail

Requirements

In general, applicants may be admitted to a graduate program if they have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 (B) cumulative undergraduate GPA and a 3.0 (B) GPA in their major. Applicants will submit the following:

Resume
Statement of goals
Three letters of recommendation
GRE or GMAT score (your program will indicate which it requires)
$75 nonrefundable application fee

Your program may have additional requirements, such as proof of relevant licenses, a writing sample or a thesis. Please check for additional requirements before starting your application. You can contact the department directly for more information on additional requirements and materials for a particular program.

Transcripts

We require official transcripts of all college-level coursework. To be considered official, transcripts must arrive in sealed envelopes from each institution attended or be submitted electronically through a secure transcript service. Transcripts emailed by students or faxed transcripts will not be considered official.

If you are still taking classes, an unofficial in-progress transcript can be submitted for admission. A final transcript will be required after grades are posted.

International students must send official secondary school and/or university transcripts to or University coursework also needs to be evaluated with a comprehensive course-by-course credential report through a NACES-approved evaluation service. Transcripts from Canadian institutions (excluding Quebec) are exempt from this requirement; they may be sent directly from the issuing institution. If the transcript does not show that a bachelor’s degree has been or will be awarded, a diploma must also be sent. We also require official TOEFL or IELTS test scores. Individuals with questions about exceptions to this requirement should contact Graduate Admissions at uaf-grad-admissions@alska.edu.

Test Scores

Applicants will need to submit a GRE or GMAT score. Not all departments require Graduate Record Exam (GRE) scores if the student has earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The 911�� school code for the GRE is 4866.

Refer to the prospective degree program admission requirements to determine which tests are required.

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Financial Aid Essentials for Graduate Students at 911��

If you’re new to financial aid or it’s been a while since you’ve navigated financial aid, we’re here to help. Popular changes for graduate students applying for aid include:

Employment status — perhaps you’re working full-time or doing gig work
Dependent status — perhaps you have dependents that rely on your income
Residency, taxes and/or account balances
Funding opportunities — contact your department directly regarding assistantships

There are a few essential resources we encourage you to check out below.

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