Admissions - PWSC

• Admission Policy and Deadlines

  Application Deadlines

   

  You must apply for admission by the semester’s ADD/DROP deadline which is at the end of the second week of each semester.

  The UAA Catalog outlines policies regarding admission requirements and student rights and responsibilities in the admission process. Please follow this link to review the General Admission Policies and Information section before applying.

  If you are a degree-seeking student we strongly recommend applying several months before the start of the semester you plan to start college. Applying early allows sufficient time for processing, placement testing, and advising before registration and helps ensure a successful start to college life.

   

• Admission Types and Fees

  Anyone who wants to take classes must first be admitted. When applying for admission, we ask you to choose an application type based on your educational objectives and academic goals. For example, you can:

  Choose an undergraduate degree-seeking application if you are taking classes to earn a degree, certificate or occupational endorsement certificate. Degree-seeking students may be eligible for financial aid. There is no application fee.

  Choose a non-degree-seeking application if you are taking classes for the purpose of personal or professional enhancement and do not want to pursue a certificate or degree. Non-degree-seeking students are not eligible for financial aid. There is no application fee.

  Choose an PWSC secondary school student application if you are attending 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade and are planning to take classes with us while continuing high school or you are a Tech Prep student enrolling for concurrent credit. There is no application fee.

   

• International Students

   

  International application

  Prince William Sound College is nestled 360 degrees by the Chugach Mountain Range, and we are a premier spot for outdoor adventure. Prince William Sound College is here to provide support services for prospective, incoming, and current F-1 international students.

  Applying for Admissions

  Admission for international students needs to complete and submit an application for the Associates of Arts or Associates or Applied Science in Outdoor Leadership. Note the application deadlines differ from those on the Admissions website.

  International Students Admissions Deadline

  • Fall Semester: June 15th - We must receive all required documentation by July 15^th
  • Spring Semester: October 15th - We must receive all required documentation by November 15^th 
  • International students will not be admitted for the summer semester.

  Start the application process well in advance to ensure time for the following:

  • Obtain I-20
  • Embassy Interview
  • Acquire Visa

  Additional Documentation before the Application is complete

  Transcript Evaluation

  All international transcripts must be evaluated by World Education Services (WES).*  WES specifies how to submit academic documents from each country.  The typical process is listed below; however, be sure to check the WES website and follow their directions carefully as WES will not process documents not sent in the manner required.

  • Student creates an account with WES
  • Choose ICAP Course-by-Course evaluation for all college/university transcripts
  • For high school transcripts choose a Document-by-Document evaluation
  •  Be sure to add the University of Alaska Anchorage as a recipient when creating your WES account.
  • Student completes Academic Records Request Form (found on WES website under "Documents Required") and sends to an educational institution(s)
  • Educational institution(s) sends the documents to WES
  • WES sends completed evaluation electronically to UAA (as long as you choose UAA as a recipient)

  Once WES receives the documents and has verified their authenticity UAA should have the results in three to four weeks.

  *If you have completed the equivalent of 24 or more college credits (as evidenced by your WES evaluation or your official transcript sent by an accredited U.S. college) with a grade of C or better, UAA will waive the requirement for your high school transcript. 

  English Proficiency Requirements

  All international students must show that they have obtained a certain level of English Proficiency.

  Minimum TOEFL Score: 71 iBT

  Minimum IELTS Score: 6.0 Overall Band

  All test scores submitted must be official. Please ask the testing center to make the results available to the University of Alaska Anchorage – Prince William Sound College.

  If you meet one of the following requirements you may submit an English Proficiency waiver form (see below).

  • Are a Native English Language Speaker
  • Have attended a regionally accredited US college or university, and have
  • received a "C" or better in a course equivalent to UAA's Writing 111 course, or
  • obtained a Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited US college or university.

   Financial Documentation

  •  To receive an I-20 you must have been admitted to PWSC, and provided PWSC Admissions Office with

    Financial Support Declaration and Bank Statement in US Dollars (USD) of (Minimum $18,000). (Note: Bank letters are not accepted).

     You must show that you have the ability to fund yourself for a minimum of one year while attending PWSC. This includes tuition and fees, lodging and meals, and everyday expenses including health insurance. International Students are not eligible for Financial Aid and must personally secure their own funding.

    Once you have been admitted to PWSC and have provided proof of your financial support, an I-20 will be created for you.

    You will receive a copy of the information your I-20 was created from and asked to verify it is correct, and you will be provided with instructions on receiving the document with the use of eShipGlobal.

    We will send your acceptance packet to you which will include your I-20 and information on paying your SEVIS fee and arranging a visa interview.

• Program of Study
  You will also need to choose a program of study (major). Review detailed information on the degree programs, certificates, and occupational endorsements offered at Prince William Sound College under Areas of Study – Degree Programs.
•  Transcripts Required

  After applying for a degree or certificate-seeking admission, you will need to submit the required transcripts as follows:

  Freshmen applicants (still in high school or have earned less than 24 college credits):

  • High school (or GED) transcript*
  • College transcripts from all regionally-accredited institutions attended, other than University of Alaska campuses (we can access those for you).

  
  

  Transfer applicants (have earned 24 or more college-level credits):

  • College transcripts from all regionally-accredited institutions attended, other than University of Alaska campuses (we can access those for you).

  
  

  *If you have not graduated yet, submit an in-progress transcript for earlier acceptance. After graduation, submit a final transcript with a graduation date to complete your admission process.

  Transcripts must be official and mailed to the following address from the issuing institution:

  Prince William Sound College
  Attn: Student Affairs
  P.O. Box 97
  Valdez, AK 99686

  
  

  Official transcripts may also be submitted to PWSC in an unopened envelope sealed by the issuing institution, or through a secure electronic system using a secure site. Official secure electronic documents may be emailed to pwsc.registration@alaska.edu. Faxed transcripts and test scores are not acceptable for admission purposes.

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