Admissions

Students whose educational goal is to obtain a Vocational Certificate or Associate Degree should complete the admission process as early as possible to assure timely review of transfer credits, and individual needs are included in planning. Admission is required to receive financial aid. KPC certificate and associate degree programs operate under an open admission policy. For students applying to other UA degree programs, admission deadlines may apply. See individual UAA, UAF or UAS websites for details.

To qualify for admission, a student must:
1. Have earned a high school diploma or equivalent (GED), or
2. Be 18 years of age or older and have participated in KPC’s Assessment and Advising Process or
3. Qualify under special University programs.

	Submit an Application for Admission form. Return it by mail or in person at the KBC Enrollment Services Office on campus. A $40.00 Admission Fee is required.
	Submit High School Transcripts. Have an official copy of your high school transcripts or your General Educational Development (GED) test scores sent to the KBC Enrollment Services. Returning adult students who have been out of high school for 10 years or more may elect not to submit high school transcripts. However, they must complete the Ability to Benefit process through Student Services.
	Submit College Transcripts. Transfer students will also need an official college transcript from all colleges that have been attended prior to enrollment at KPC. Helpful link: Transfer Credit Resource Site.
	Prepare Financial Aid Applications. The Enrollment and Student Services staff will walk you through the multitude of financial aid options & scholarships available to KPC students. Applications are available in Enrollment Services, on this website and on the UAA Financial Aid website. You must be admitted to a certificate or degree program to be eligible for Financial Aid. Apply for Financial Aid EARLY!
	Complete the Accuplacer Placement Test. The Accuplacer placement is used by you and your academic advisor as an aid in determining your academic curriculum and is not an entrance exam. The Accuplacer is not graded. The placement score is used to assist you in selecting appropriate courses and pinpoint areas where special attention or assistance may be helpful to your success. Contact us at 235-7743 to schedule your Accuplacer.
	Read the Student Handbook. It will help you become familiar with campus resources, the academic programs, student services, the admissions & registration processes, the bookstore and provide tips for student success. Online Student Handbook
	Meet with Your Academic Advisor. Academic advising is an important component in student success. All students are encouraged to meet with an advisor prior to registration to plan their course schedule. In your first semester, your advisor will be the Student Services Coordinator. In subsequent semesters, you will continue to meet with the Student Services Coordinator or for students who choose one of the following majors, meet with a faculty advisor: Business/Accounting/Office Management: Dr. Steve Gillon; Human Services/Psychology: Dr. Sue Coble
	Review the Semester Schedule and the Academic Calendar. This review will acquaint you with student policies & procedures, rights & responsibilities, important dates as well as the selection of classes.
	Register for Classes! Follow the Registration Check List for New Degree Students; you’re on your way!

To contact Enrollment and Student Services, call us at 907.235.7743 or email iykbc@uaa.alaska.edu.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Students who wish to transfer college-level course work from foreign institutions must submit official transcripts and English translations (if necessary) as well as an official statement of educational equivalency from a recommended international credentials evaluation service. Click here for the International Transfer Credit Evaluation Information sheet. Lists of such services may be obtained from the International Student Advisor in Enrollment Services on the UAA campus in Anchorage, 907-786-1573. Fees depend upon the type and complexity of the evaluation. International students (F-1) who wish to apply for the United States Department of Justice, Immigration, and Naturalization Services Certificate of Eligibility for Non-Immigrant Students (Form I-20A) must do the following:

• Meet University admission requirements for degree-seeking students and be accepted to a program.
• Submit an official TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) score of at least 450.
• Submit a statement of financial support for the anticipated period of study at KPC.
• Provide official transcripts and a statement of educational equivalency from a recommended credentials evaluation service.
• To be issued an I-20A, international students must be formally admitted, full-time, degree-seeking students, even if their major is undeclared. Contact the Office of Admissions and Records for details. These requirements apply only to students who are requesting a Form I-20A Student Visa. Other international students may enroll under the Open Enrollment or Formal Admissions policy.