Alaska Advantage
Online, high-quality dual enrollment courses for Alaska's high school students.The Alaska Advantage program encourages high school students to take high-quality online courses, offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Alaska Southeast! These college courses will help you get a jump start on your college career and meet your high school requirements at the same time. Students who enroll in the Alaska Advantage Program will:
- Get a solid introduction to college.
- Earn credits that are accepted at UAF and UAS but can also be transferred to other institutions of higher education.
- Save money!
Cost Savings: Students from participating school districts can enroll in any online three-credit course at the 100- or 200-level and pay only $495 (this does not include textbooks or other course materials). This is a savings of more than $350 per course!
Participating School Districts
If you’re enrolled in one of the following school districts you are eligible for special pricing!
- Alaska Gateway School District
- including REACH Academy
- Aleutians East Borough School District
- Aleutian Region School District
- Anchorage School District
- Bering Strait School District
- Chatham School District
- Chugach School District
- including FOCUS Homeschool
- Copper River School District
- including Upstream Learning Correspondence
- Craig City School District
- including PACE Statewide Homeschool
- Delta Greely School District
- Denali Borough School District
- including Denali PEAK Homeschool
- Dillingham City School District
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- including BEST Homeschool
- Galena City School District
- including IDEA Homeschool
- Haines Borough School District
- Hoonah City School District
- Iditarod Area School District
- Juneau School District
- Kake City School District
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Kodiak Island Borough School District
- Kuspuk School District
- Lake and Peninsula School District
- Lumen Christi High School
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- Monroe Catholic High School
- Nenana School District
- including CyberLynx
- Northwest Arctic Borough School District
- Petersburg School District
- Skagway School District
- Southeast Island School District
- Unalaska City School District
- Yukon Flats School District
- Yukon-Koyukuk School District
- including Raven Homeschool
- Yupiit School District
Course Options
Pro Tip: UAF offers more than 100 General Education Requirement (GER) courses online. GERs are required for baccalaureate, associate of arts and associate of science degrees.
Next Steps
- Talk to your parents and your high school counselor about this opportunity.
- Explore your course options (see them above or fill out the form to connect with Amy).
- Get approval from your school district to determine what course(s) will fulfill your high school credit.
- New students: Complete the High School/Dual enrollment application if you haven’t taken classes at UAF before.
- Register. NOTE: Summer courses start May 17. Registering early will ensure your space in class.
- You may need to take a placement exam. We will let you know if you do. Learn more about math and English placement (PDF)
- Have your parent/guardian complete this consent form. They will need to create a username and password to sign electronically. Or, they can use this PDF version of the consent form and email a signed copy to uaf-registrar@alaska.edu.
- After receiving your registration confirmation and University of Alaska ID number, set up your student account. This is how you will access your courses through Blackboard, the student portal UAOnline and your UAF email.
- Complete a FERPA release form if you would like us to be able to discuss any UAF-related records (including billing) with your parents/guardians. Photo ID is required.
- Order your required textbook(s) and/or course materials.
- Pay for your course(s) by the deadline. If your school is paying for your course(s), ensure that payment has been made before the deadline.
Pro Tip: If this is your first time enrolling in a dual enrollment course we recommend starting with one at a time.
What Does an Online Class Look Like?
FAQs
How do we pay?
It is the student’s responsibility to check their account balance at UAOnline. Tuition and fees must be paid before the UAF payment deadline. UAF does not mail bills or invoices but does send notices to the student’s alaska.edu email account. If a student officially drops a UAF eCampus course before the UAF add/drop deadline for that semester, the student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees. If a school district or home school network is paying the student’s bill, students or parents need to contact their counselor or teacher and the UAF Bursar’s Office (907-474-7384) to ensure payment has been made.
How do students access their final grades and transcripts?
Students can access in-progress grades via the course Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard). Students can access final grades and unofficial transcripts via the student’s UAOnline account. All UAF grading policies and procedures are detailed in the UAF catalog. Grades are a permanent part of the student’s academic record at UAF and the final grade earned will be posted to the student’s UAF transcript. Academic letter grades (A-F) will be included in the student’s UAF grade point average computation (GPA). Some UAF courses are graded pass/no pass (P/NP) rather than academic letter grades.
How does course placement and test proctoring work?
Many courses require placement exams prior to course enrollment to determine student preparedness. If placement exams are required, the eCampus Advisor will contact both the student and the contact teacher. Some courses also require proctored exams or quizzes, which will be detailed in the course syllabus. Teachers, a local library or school staff can serve as proctors. If this is not an option for a student, we can help them identify an appropriate proctor. Family members and coaches cannot serve as proctors.
What accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
UAF eCampus will ensure courses are delivered in formats consistent with reasonably available assistive technology. Students can contact UAF’s Office of Disability Services to request accommodations and their office will work directly
with eCampus once they have identified the appropriate accommodations. Disability Services can be reached at uafdisability-services@alaska.edu or 907-474-5655.
Where do students order books and/or lab materials?
Visit the UAF Bookstore. Use the “Find My Course Materials” section to enter your term and course and the system will show what materials are required. Students can order directly from the UAF Bookstore or from a different textbook provider by using the same ISBN number.
How do online labs work?
Students will order a lab kit through the UAF Bookstore or directly through the vendor. The kit will be safe for home use and has been designed specifically for our online courses.
Where can we find more information or assistance?
Fill out the form on this page or contact Misti Hopkins at mlhopkins2@alaska.edu. or 907-474-7412.
NOTE: If your district is not already part of the Alaska Advantage program you can still take dual enrollment courses through UAF. Fill out the form on this page if you have questions or need help getting started.
Quick Links
Have a question? I can help!
Amy Bristor
Alaska Advantage Coordinator
Send Amy a question:
I chose to enroll in dual credit because it gave me the greatest bang for my buck. I was anxious to get into more in-depth studies as soon as possible and the flexibility of UAF eCampus allowed that. Higher education while knocking out high school credits, what is there not to like?
Quick Links
I chose to enroll in dual credit because it gave me the greatest bang for my buck. I was anxious to get into more in-depth studies as soon as possible and the flexibility of UAF eCampus allowed that. Higher education while knocking out high school credits, what is there not to like?
The Alaska Advantage program encourages high school students to take high-quality online courses, offered by University of Alaska Fairbanks and University of Alaska Southeast! These college courses will help you get a jump start on your college career and meet your high school requirements at the same time. Students who enroll in the Alaska Advantage Program will:
- Get a solid introduction to college.
- Earn credits that are accepted at UAF and UAS but can also be transferred to other institutions of higher education.
- Save money!
Cost Savings: Students from participating school districts can enroll in any eCampus three-credit course at the 100- or 200-level and pay only $495 (this does not include textbooks or other course materials). This is a savings of more than $350 per course!
Participating School Districts
If you’re enrolled in one of the following school districts you are eligible for special pricing!
- Alaska Gateway School District
- including REACH Academy
- Aleutians East Borough School District
- Aleutian Region School District
- Anchorage School District
- Bering Strait School District
- Chatham School District
- Chugach School District
- including FOCUS Homeschool
- Copper River School District
- including Upstream Learning Correspondence
- Craig City School District
- including PACE Statewide Homeschool
- Delta Greely School District
- Denali Borough School District
- including Denali PEAK Homeschool
- Dillingham City School District
- Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- including BEST Homeschool
- Galena City School District
- including IDEA Homeschool
- Haines Borough School District
- Hoonah City School District
- Iditarod Area School District
- Juneau School District
- Kake City School District
- Kenai Peninsula Borough School District
- Kodiak Island Borough School District
- Kuspuk School District
- Lake and Peninsula School District
- Lumen Christi High School
- Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
- Monroe Catholic High School
- Nenana School District
- including CyberLynx
- Northwest Arctic Borough School District
- Petersburg School District
- Skagway School District
- Southeast Island School District
- Unalaska City School District
- Yukon Flats School District
- Yukon-Koyukuk School District
- including Raven Homeschool
- Yupiit School District
Course Options
Pro Tip: UAF offers more than 100 General Education Requirement (GER) courses online. GERs are required for baccalaureate, associate of arts and associate of science degrees.
Next Steps
- Talk to your parents and your high school counselor about this opportunity.
- Explore your course options (see them above or fill out the form to connect with Amy).
- Get approval from your school district to determine what course(s) will fulfill your high school credit.
- New students: Complete the High School/Dual enrollment application if you haven’t taken classes at UAF before.
- Register. NOTE: Summer courses start May 17. Registering early will ensure your space in class.
Pro Tip: If this is your first time enrolling in a dual enrollment course we recommend starting with one at a time.
- You may need to take a placement exam. We will let you know if you do. Learn more about math and English placement (PDF)
- Have your parent/guardian complete this consent form. They will need to create a username and password to sign electronically. Or, they can use this PDF version of the consent form and email a signed copy to uaf-registrar@alaska.edu.
- After receiving your registration confirmation and University of Alaska ID number, set up your student account. This is how you will access your courses through Blackboard, the student portal UAOnline and your UAF email.
- Complete a FERPA release form if you would like us to be able to discuss any UAF-related records (including billing) with your parents/guardians. Photo ID is required.
- Order your required textbook(s) and/or course materials.
- Pay for your course(s) by the deadline. If your school is paying for your course(s), ensure that payment has been made before the deadline.
What Does an Online Class Look Like?
FAQs
How do we pay?
It is the student’s responsibility to check their account balance at UAOnline. Tuition and fees must be paid before the UAF payment deadline. UAF does not mail bills or invoices but does send notices to the student’s alaska.edu email account. If a student officially drops a UAF eCampus course before the UAF add/drop deadline for that semester, the student will receive a full refund of tuition and fees. If a school district or home school network is paying the student’s bill, students or parents need to contact their counselor or teacher and the UAF Bursar’s Office (907-474-7384) to ensure payment has been made.
How do students access their final grades and transcripts?
Students can access in-progress grades via the course Learning Management System (i.e. Blackboard). Students can access final grades and unofficial transcripts via the student’s UAOnline account. All UAF grading policies and procedures are detailed in the UAF catalog. Grades are a permanent part of the student’s academic record at UAF and the final grade earned will be posted to the student’s UAF transcript. Academic letter grades (A-F) will be included in the student’s UAF grade point average computation (GPA). Some UAF courses are graded pass/no pass (P/NP) rather than academic letter grades.
How does course placement and test proctoring work?
Many courses require placement exams prior to course enrollment to determine student preparedness. If placement exams are required, the eCampus Advisor will contact both the student and the contact teacher. Some courses also require proctored exams or quizzes, which will be detailed in the course syllabus. Teachers, a local library or school staff can serve as proctors. If this is not an option for a student, we can help them identify an appropriate proctor. Family members and coaches cannot serve as proctors.
What accommodations are available for students with disabilities?
UAF eCampus will ensure courses are delivered in formats consistent with reasonably available assistive technology. Students can contact UAF’s Office of Disability Services to request accommodations and their office will work directly
with eCampus once they have identified the appropriate accommodations. Disability Services can be reached at uafdisability-services@alaska.edu or 907-474-5655.
Where do students order books and/or lab materials?
Visit the UAF Bookstore. Use the “Find My Course Materials” section to enter your term and course and the system will show what materials are required. Students can order directly from the UAF Bookstore or from a different textbook provider by using the same ISBN number.
How do online labs work?
Students will order a lab kit through the UAF Bookstore or directly through the vendor. The kit will be safe for home use and has been designed specifically for our online courses.
Where can we find more information or assistance?
Fill out the form on this page or contact Misti Hopkins at mlhopkins2@alaska.edu. or 907-474-7412.
NOTE: If your district is not already part of the Alaska Advantage program you can still take dual enrollment courses through UAF. Fill out the form on this page if you have questions or need help getting started.
Have a question? I can help!
Amy Bristor
Alaska Advantage Coordinator