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Study at University of Alaska Southeast
Profile of University of Alaska SoutheastUniversity of Alaska Southeast, also known as UAS, is a public, regional institute under the University of Alaska System. Juneau–Douglas Community College, established in 1956, and Southeastern Senior College, founded in 1972, were merged in 1980 to form the University of Alaska Southeast. The main campus is located in Juneau. UAS also has two other campuses in Ketchikan and Sitka. More than 2,000 students enroll in this university. University of Alaska Southeast offers a wide variety of bachelor degrees, master degrees, and graduate certificate programs through the following academic divisions:
Students of UAS participate in a number of intramural sports including basketball, racquetball, riflery, skiing, tennis, softball, volleyball, and ultimate Frisbee. Students also publish a newspaper called “The Whalesong,” and a literary magazine called “Tidal Echoes.” The main campus of University of Alaska Southeast is in Juneau, AK (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. University of Alaska Southeast offers degrees up to the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching, family and social work, medical adminstration, and liberal arts. University of Alaska Southeast SelectivityUniversity of Alaska Southeast does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 480 to 610. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 430 or more. FacultyUniversity of Alaska Southeast offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, the school had 2,952 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at University of Alaska Southeast. Student LifeMany students are part-timers. The school reports its educational mission is:
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