The College of Education will be implementing a trimester system, beginning Spring 2008.
Please note that these dates apply to College of Education courses ONLY. 

Trimester Schedule Fall 2008—Summer 2009

The College of Education courses are offered on a trimester schedule, which divides the year into three equal academic time periods: Fall, Spring, and Summer.

Fall 2008 trimester:         September 8—December 20
Spring 2009 trimester:     January 12—April 25
Summer 2009 trimester   May 11 - August 21

What are the advantages of a trimester schedule?
- Advising available from faculty year round
- More flexibility in planning course schedules
- Ability to complete programs more quickly
Are there any disadvantages?
Possible impact on financial aid distribution

Important Dates for Fall 2008
*Please note: These dates apply to College of Education courses ONLY*

July 1, 2008 Fall 2008
Application for Admission Deadline
September 1, 2008
Labor Day Holiday (UAA closed)
September 8, 2008
Instruction Begins
September 12, 2008
Deadline for 100% Tuition/Fee Refund
Faculty Signature Required to Add Course
September 15, 2008
Spring 2009 Application For Graduation Deadline
September 18, 2008
Add/Drop Deadline
Audit to Credit Deadline
Credit/No Credit Change Deadline
Late Registration Ends
Payment Deadline
Deadline for 50% Tuition Only Refund
September 19, 2008
Credit to Audit period begins
Withdrawal period begins
$125 Late Fee Assessed
October 27, 2008
Independent/Directed Study Deadline
November 26, 2008
No Classes
November 27-28, 2008
Thanksgiving Holiday (UAA closed)
December 1, 2008
Withdrawal Deadline
Credit to Audit Deadline
Graduate Student Continuous Registration Deadline
Open Entry/Course Add Deadline
$175 Late Fee Assessed
December 15-20, 2008
Final Exams
December 25, 2008
Grades Available on UAOnline

  You’ve chosen an exciting time to visit our website! Please explore our web site and discover the range of professional learning available.

Looking for Trimester Information?
- menu on the right - Important Dates
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- menu on the right - Find US - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/visiting/index.cfm
Looking for a graduate program?
- menu on the left - Academic Programs
Looking for initial teacher certification advising?
- menu on the left - Student Services>Advising
Looking for Praxis I and II exam information?
- menu on the left - Test Information
Looking for list of degrees offered?
 - menu on the left - About the College
Looking for institutional recommendation?
 - menu on the left - Student Services>Professional Licensure
Looking for verification of enrollment?
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http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/records/academic_records/index.cfm
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BECOMING A TEACHER

Interested in teaching? Ready to change careers? Not sure where to begin?

Join us for a Teacher Education Program Information session with Robin Brooks, Academic Success Coordinator.

All sessions located in the COE computer lab, Professional Studies Building, (PSB) Room 216 - No appointment needed!
Parking and campus map - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/visiting/index.cfm


Tuesday, November 11         5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 3      1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

*These meetings are targeted at students who already have or are close to completing a bachelor's degree.

Information on teacher certification programs is found under Student Services>Advising>Undergraduate Advising from the menu on the left.

Mat-Su Program Information Event
Advising meetings with Dr. Maxilynn Voss, Assistant Professor and Dr. Marc Robinson, Assistant Professor
Located on the Mat-Su Campus, FSM Room 205
http://www.matsu.alaska.edu/
Mat-Su College of Education Advising Appointments:
907-745-9762

Monday, October 13   4:00 - 5:00 p.m. General Information Session for anyone interested in becoming a teacher!

TEACH GRANT INFORMATION

Have you heard about the new federal grant program for future teachers? If you are interested or in one of these UAA degree programs, you may be eligible to apply!

BA in Biological Sciences, Languages, Mathematics
BS in Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Geological Sciences, Mathematics, Natural Sciences
MAT in Science, Mathematics, World Languages, English for Speakers of Other Languages
Graduate Certificate in ESOL or Special Education

Please note the BA in Elementary Education is not eligible for this federal program. Read more at http://edit.uaa.alaska.edu/financialaid/teach-grant.cfm

Current brochures describing teacher education programs are available for printing from the unified UAA Career Connection site - http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/pathways/career_connections.cfm

For more information about College of Education advising, please select Student Services from the menu on the left.

Welcome from the Dean
Welcome to the College of Education at UAA! Founded as a stand-alone “college” in 2002, the College of Education is in its sixth year. In 2005, COE sought, and received national accreditation from the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE). (read more...)