New Student Checklist

Congratulations on Applying to PWSC!

We look forward to having you attend our program! Here are some important next steps for you to take after you have completed your application:

 

FAFSA: Every Student, Every Year

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Have you submitted your FAFSA? Every degree-seeking student at PWSC should submit a FAFSA. Even if you aren't planning on using financial aid, you may be surprised by what you are eligible for. Most people take an hour or less to file this application.

 

Fill out the FASFA

 

 

 

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Set up your University of Alaska Student Account

Your UA username and password are essential for accessing most online services at PWSC and across the University of Alaska system. These services include your UA email, wireless access on campus or in housing, online classes on Blackboard, and registering, applying for housing or viewing your student account in UAOnline, among others.

To find your username or reset your password, visit me.uaa.alaska.edu.

  • Manage Your UA Credentials: Set up your username and password.
  • Email Access: Start using your UA email to stay informed.
  • Online Services: Access important platforms like Blackboard and UAOnline. 
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Complete Course Placement 

PWSC believes it is important to start college on the right track, and course placement is important to your success!  Course placement helps you and your Academic Advisor make informed decisions about which classes are best for your first semester. Not all certificate-seeking students are required to take course placement. Please reach out to your program Academic Advisor to see if your certificate applies.

Course Placement Testing

 

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Meet with an Advisor and Register for Classes

PWSC offers a range of course delivery options for students. Your advisor will be the person you connect with to select courses and decide on the best course delivery method. 

Schedule an Advising Appointment

 

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Attend Orientation

Attending orientation is expected of all incoming students and gives you the opportunity to connect with PWSC students, staff, and faculty while getting information about life at PWSC. You will also learn about registering for classes. Contact our academic advisor Bernadette Irish to schedule your attendance at New Student Orientation by emailing bairish@alaska.edu or discuss this with her during your academic advising appointment.