-Are admitted to a degree or certificate program.
-Are eligible for most financial aid and scholarships.
-May register for classes during priority registration.
New students and students who have not taken classes in the University of Alaska system for 2 years or more need to apply for admission. Students must apply for admission before they can register for classes.
There are two different applications for Kodiak College: Degree Seeking and Non-Degree Seeking.
-Are admitted to a degree or certificate program.
-Are eligible for most financial aid and scholarships.
-May register for classes during priority registration.
-Are not eligible for financial aid.
-Must wait until open registration to register for classes.
Complete the steps on New Student Checklist to prepare for a successful semester.
Have any questions? Please call Student Services at 907-486-1266.
Placement testing is designed to give students and advisors information that will be useful for ensuring that students take the correct college courses. Kodiak College staff and faculty consider multiple measures to place students including cognitive assessments, which measure skills in reading, writing, and math. We also consider other factors, like high school courses taken and high school GPA, and students' attitudes towards math and writing. Most new students and some returning students will need to take one or more placement tests before they register for classes. The placement tests used to assess a student’s skills are the ACCUPLACER for reading and writing and the ALEKS for math.
No and some students may only need a writing or a math placement test. To help advisors determine what tests, if any, are needed, students start the placement process by taking the Kodiak College Course Matching Survey. The survey is free and your advisor will review the results when you are done.
To start the placement process, take the Kodiak College Course Matching Survey.
New and current students who plan to earn a degree or certificate at Kodiak College should seek academic advising.
New and current students who plan to earn a degree or certificate at Kodiak College should seek academic advising. Academic advising is critical to make sure you understand your program requirements and college policies and have a plan to complete your program.
Student Learning Outcomes for Academic Advising
As a result of participating in Academic Advising, students are able to:
Program and Faculty Chairs advise students who are exploring or admitted to their degree and certificate programs. These advisors can explain the program requirements and help you create a degree plan based on the number of credits you will take each semester and when the courses you need are being offered.
Kodiak Early Middle College - Student Services
Smart Start - Taten Sheridan, 907-486-1253 or tesheridan@alaska.edu
College Success - Barbara Brown, 907-486-1211 or bebrown@alaska.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Accounting - Barbara Brown, 907-486-1211 or bebrown@alaska.edu
Associate of Applied Science in General Business - Barbara Brown, 907-486-1211 or bebrown@alaska.edu
Associate of Arts, General Program - Barbara Brown, 907-486-1211 or bebrown@alaska.edu
Associate of Arts in Alaska Native Studies - Libby Eufemio, 907-486-1276 or epeufemio@alaska.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Technology - Lorraine Stewart, 907-486-1209 or lestewart@alaska.edu
Welding - Lorraine Stewart, 907-486-1209 or lestewart@alaska.edu
Alutiiq Language - Libby Eufemio, 907-486-1276 or epeufemio@alaska.edu
Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Infant and Toddler Development - Kitty Deal, 907-486-1223 or kldeal@alaska.edu
Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development - Kitty Deal, 907-486-1223 or kldeal@alaska.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education - Kitty Deal, 907-486-1223 or kldeal@alaska.edu
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education - Kitty Deal, 907-486-1223 or kldeal@alaska.edu
Masters of Education in Elementary Education - Kitty Deal, 907-486-1223 or kldeal@alaska.edu
Bachelor of Science in Nursing - contact the UAA School of Nursing at 907-786-4550 or nursing@alaska.edu
The mission of Academic Advising at Kodiak College is to support student success by:
While Kodiak College doesn't offer degrees in all fields, it's a great place to start your journey towards numerous degrees and certificates that are offered by the UA system.
No matter what you are studying, Kodiak College will help you succeed with special services made just for you. These can include extra help with classes (like choosing the right ones, tutoring, and group studying) and fun activities like clubs, volunteer work, and events with other students who like the same things as you.
We provide high quality and current educational experiences for our students interested in pursuing career paths in business and management. Instructional strategies include a mixture of online, mixed-delivery and live classes and incorporate local business management collaboration.
Our mission is to prepare students to succeed in a variety of career options in a dynamic business environment by instilling business skills, ethical values, and computer skills that will carry each student well into the 21st century business world.
The UAA College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) is a dynamic academic resource that serves and reflects Anchorage, Alaska's largest metropolitan community. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the College has an impressive faculty who bring a wide range of academic and industry expertise to students and community partners. CBPP students represent all age groups, ethnicities, and backgrounds. CBPP offers numerous degrees and certificates.
Kodiak College offers courses that can help you on your way to a business certificate or degree.
Advising: Barbara Brown
The accounting program offers three degrees: a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a major in Accounting, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree with a major in Accounting, and an Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Bookkeeping. The programs prepare students for a career in business, government, or other types of organizations. The Department of Accounting and Finance is also committed to enhancing the lifelong learning opportunities for responsible citizenship and personal satisfaction where accounting and business dimensions are critical ingredients. CBPP offers numerous degrees and certificates.
Kodiak College offers courses that can help you on your way to an accounting certificate or degree.
The Mathematics and Natural Sciences Pathways empower students to reason mathematically and to use scientific inquiry to reach sound conclusions for success in everyday and professional life. Majors include: Biological Sciences (BA, BS), Mathematics (BA, BS), Chemistry (BS), Geological Sciences (BS), Natural Sciences (BS).
Students choose either the Biological Sciences or Microbiological Sciences Option.
The B.S. in Biological Sciences is a popular choice for students who are interested in pursuing careers in biological research as it provides strong preparation for relevant graduate school programs such as an M.S. in Biological Sciences or a PhD. The B.S. in Biological Sciences is also a good choice for students who are interested in moving directly into a biological or environmental career.
The B.S. in Biological Sciences is also a popular choice for pre-medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary students as combining the degree requirements with the relevant professional school pre-requisites is relatively straight forward and as it enables these students to demonstrate interest and ability in a relevant discipline.
The B.A. in Biological Sciences is a popular choice for students who are interested
in a career in areas such as wildlife management or environmental law and is often
combined with a minor in a discipline such as Psychology, History, Alaska Native Studies,
History, English, a Foreign Language, or Music.
The B.A. in Biological Sciences is also popular with pre-medical students who wish
to acquire and demonstrate academic skills and interests that extend beyond the pure
sciences.
Advisor: Cindy Trussell

Students must choose either the Environmental Sciences, Pre-Health Professions, or General Sciences Option.
The B.S. in Natural Sciences is a popular choice for students who are interested in pursuing careers in STEM teaching at the secondary school level as the breadth of the program provides them with the qualifications and skills that they need to obtain and to excel in such positions.
The flexible nature of this degree has made it popular with a wide variety of Science students and it is often combined with a minor in a second discipline such as Psychology, Physics, or Mathematics. The three options associated with the degree are intended to maintain this flexibility while still ensuring that students who wish to use it as a stepping stone towards a biological, environmental, or medical career are able to do so.
Advisor: Cindy Trussell

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers a Bachelor of Science degree and
a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. Well-trained mathematicians are in demand
in many sectors of society including business, finance, education, computing, and
government. Our degree programs also prepare students for graduate study in the Mathematical
Sciences and satisfy NCATE standards, preparing students to teach mathematics at the
high school level.
In addition, the Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers courses and programs
for those students who wish to:
Kodiak College offers courses that are general requirements of almost all degree and certificate programs:
Advisor: Jesse Mickelson

The Humanities and Communication Pathway empowers students and prepares them for a life of active engagement in an increasingly complex, diverse, and changing world. It provides students with the skills to flourish in multiple career paths - teaching, government service, law, business, entrepreneurship, NGOs, and more! Majors include: English (BA), History (BA), International Studies (BA), Languages (BA), Philosophy (BA), Journalism and Public Communication (BA).
The Visual and Performing Arts Pathway empowers students to be courageous and inquisitive, solve problems creatively, and develop the skills necessary to be engaged professionals in the arts. Majors include: Art (BA, BFA), Music (BA, BM)
The Alaska Native Studies Program provides a critical and dynamic perspective on Alaska Native cultures, histories, politics, and organizations. It also gives students the opportunity to gain cultural knowledge useful for work in higher education, in Alaska-based businesses, and in employment with Alaska Native organizations. Kodiak College students can earn an AA in AKNS and take many of the courses locally:
Advisor: Libby Eufemio

The Alutiiq Language Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) recognizes the acquisition of Alutiiq language skills and knowledge through certification for professionals and paraprofessionals.
Within the Kodiak region’s language revitalization and education programs, a need exists for certified paraprofessionals with Alutiiq language proficiency - and the 16-credit Alutiiq Language Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) is designed to provide a credential in that area. Most of these courses are available by distance delivery through Kodiak College:
Advisor: Libby Eufemio

The programs offered by the Department of English prepare students to succeed in an increasingly diverse world by encouraging lifelong learning, critical thinking, and effective writing. The curriculum includes courses from across the fields of English studies: rhetoric, writing, linguistics, and literature.
Kodiak College offers courses that are general requirements of almost all degree and certificate programs:
Starting in the Fall 2022 Semester, you can get your BA in English from Kodiak Island.
Advisor: Jared Griffin

As a partner in shaping health care for Alaska, the UAA School of Nursing educates students for current and future roles in local, state, national, and worldwide arenas. The School addresses the diverse and unique health care challenges across the state by sharing expertise in education, service, policy, and political arenas and through innovative research for the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge.
Kodiak College offers the vast majority of the pre and corequisite courses for the Nursing Program.
UAA Prerequisite Requirements offered (required prior to ranking):
Corequisite Requirements (Must be completed prior to admission to full-major BSN program):
**Offered through Kodiak College
Advisor: Currently vacant position
Medical assistants are multi-skilled health professionals specifically educated to work primarily in ambulatory care settings, such as physician offices, clinics, and outpatient care centers under the direct supervision of physicians, nurse practitioners, or physician assistants. Medical assistants perform both administrative and clinical duties.
Kodiak College offers the many of the pre and corequisite courses for the Medical Assisting Certificate Program.
Advisor: Amy Samuel (UAS)

Kodiak College offers many fully distance courses needed for an Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Medical Office Coding, an Allied Health Program in the UAA College of Health. This program provides training for allied health professionals specifically designed to prepare graduates for work in rewarding careers in Alaska’s rapidly growing health care industry.
Allied health professionals, such as medical coders, are involved with the delivery of health related services pertaining to the identification, evaluation and prevention of diseases and disorders, rehabilitation, and health systems management, among others.
This Occupational Endorsement Certificate program prepares student for careers as professional medical coders. In addition, it prepares students to become certified medical coders by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).
The Medical Coding OEC is designed to be completed in 3 semesters and Kodiak College offers all of the courses for this certificate:
Advisor: Suzanne Buie
Students who successfully complete the CNA program will gain the following knowledge and skills:
Students accepted into the CNA program will take a 7 credit course called HCA A105 Certified Nurse Aid which is divided into lecture and clinical experience.
Advisor: Suzanne Buie
The Social Sciences Pathway includes major and degree programs that explore the complexity of human behavior via empirical methodologies to better understand interpersonal, institutional, societal, and cultural dynamics. This Pathway prepares students to work for social justice and help people in their communities.
Anthropology is the holistic, comparative study of human diversity. The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Anthropology provides students with a solid foundation in the contemporary theory, practice, and application of the discipline and an understanding of global human diversity with a special emphasis on the cultures, lifeways, and contemporary social issues of Alaska and the Circumpolar North. The program prepares students in intercultural fluency, critical thinking, and research skills through coursework, applied research experiences, and fieldwork. Graduates find opportunities in education, health care, museums, social services, international development agencies, governmental agencies, non-profit organizations, marketing, and publishing.
Advisor: Libby Eufemio

UAA offers a Minor in Communications. The Minor in Communication supports personal and professional success through the development of effective communication skills. Students majoring in another subject who wish to minor in communication can take some of those classes through Kodiak College. These courses also fulfill general requirements for many degrees offered at UAA.
Advisor: Barb Brown
The mission of the Undergraduate Program in Psychology is to offer mentorship and high quality training in the science of behavior and mental processes to enrich the lives of our students, citizens of Alaska, and the field of Psychology. In service of this mission, the faculty provides effective instruction, academic and career advising, research training, professional skill development, service opportunities, and preparation for graduate school and employment in the fields of behavioral health and social services. The Psychology Department offers both a Bachelor of Arts (BA) and a Bachelor of Science (BS), Minors in Psychology and Children’s Mental Health, and an optional Concentration in Behavior Analysis.
Students who graduate from UAA with a BA or BS in Psychology should:
Kodiak College offers classes in Psychology that are also general requirements for many degrees offered at UAA.
Advisor: Barb Brown
A Kodiakan can accomplish their goal of becoming an educator without leaving the island!
Kodiak College supports the initiative to "grow our own" teacher workforce for our island home. For information on becoming a teacher, please contact Kitty Deal at 907-486-1223. Students can work through their general education requirements (GERs) at Kodiak College, then move on to teacher preparation programs through our partner College of Education at UAS.
Degrees and Certificates Supported:
Courses offered by Kodiak College include:
Advisor and Program coordinator: Kitty Deal
Get your undergraduate welding certificate in a hands-on program that prepares you for diverse careers in the welding industry.
The occupational endorsement certificate in welding provides an overview of the various welding processes. The program includes hands-on instruction in different welding techniques using a variety of materials. When you complete your certificate you’ll be ready for entry-level positions in the welding industry. A total of 15 credits are required for the occupational endorsement certificate. Welding classes are held in Kodiak College's Industrial Arts building and include:
Advisor: Lorraine Stewart

Occupational Endorsement Certificate (OEC) in Marine Services Technology
This course prepares students for technical-level work in the marine industry. Graduating students will be able to perform a variety of troubleshooting, installation, services, and repairs to marine systems. Sessions are a combination of classroom instruction and hands-on skill building and training.
Knowledge and Skills Acquired:
Troubleshoot and service marine engines
Troubleshoot and install marine plumbing systems
Troubleshoot and install marine electrical systems
Troubleshoot and install marine drive systems
Service and repair boat trailers
Perform repairs on boat hulls and rig outboards
Understanding of industry and career opportunities
Students will take the following courses:
Advisor: Dusty Miranda

The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Technology prepares students for entry-level work in a variety of specialized technical fields. This AAS includes earning 2 OECs that your advisor must approve.
Are you confused with the process? Don't know where to start? Don't worry, we are here to help you! Don't let a lack of funds keep you from pursuing your higher education goals! Our job is to connect you with the resources to make college affordable for you. Applying for financial aid is a multi-step process, but we are here to help you step by step!
TIP: It's less stressful to start the process as early as possible before you plan to begin classes. We can help you decide the best time to begin your studies, but it's up to you to take the first step. Stop by Kodiak College Financial Aid Office in the Campus Center or Call Student Services at (907) 486-1266 to get started today!
STEP ONE - File your FAFSA! This is how you apply for the Federal Pell Grant, Federal Student Loans and Federal Work-Study. If you complete it by June 30th you are also applying for State of Alaska student aid.
Even if you don't think you will qualify for grants, or don't desire to take out loans, having an FAFSA on file is required to be considered for state grants and university scholarships.
Every student should file a FAFSA!
STEP TWO - Research and apply for scholarships and other types of supplemental financial aid. These include campus-based scholarships and tuition waivers, University of Alaska scholarships, community and tribal scholarships, and potential regional and national funding opportunities.
Scholarships are based on a variety of criteria, and not all require financial need or an exceptional GPA.
Good Luck!
STEP THREE - If you are a veteran or qualified dependent, you may qualify for VA Education benefits! Click the link for information and to apply for VA education benefits, and for information on how to begin using your benefits at Kodiak College.
Students receiving VA benefits are also eligible to apply for Federal Financial aid, and may also apply for scholarships.
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Please be aware that students using financial aid must meet strict academic requirements to maintain eligibility for future assistance. Once eligibility is lost, it can be very difficult to regain. Eligibility is reviewed by the UAA Office of Student Financial Assistance after every semester. Students not meeting requirements will receive ONE warning semester before being deemed ineligible.
UAA / Kodiak College Financial Aid Policies
Cost Estimate
Tuition, Fees & Payment
Financial Literacy is the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial well-being. If you have questions about how to fund your education, create a budget, better understand your loan options, or organize your finances while in school, please contact Nancy Castro in Student Services at (907) 486-1214 or ncastro2@alaska.edu for an appointment.
UAA Student Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) Information
Please contact Nancy Castro at ncastro2@alaska.edu or (907) 486-1214 to discuss your financial aid. You are welcome to stop at Student Services office in room 103 on the Campus Center.