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Mission
Sitka Start is a program offered to new and/or transferring students for the fall semester at UAS Sitka. This small cohort will benefit from personalized support, a built-in social community, career networking opportunities, and academic guidance.

Who can apply to Sitka Start?
Individuals living in Sitka who are considered freshman-year status (less than 30 credits) and enrolled in a UAS program, whether the program is in-person or online. To enroll contact Lead Advisor Katie Sill at ktsill@alaska.edu or 907-747-7707.

The personalized and social support of Sitka Start is especially suited for students who:
Are the first in their family to attend a college or university
Are restarting after a career change
Plan to transfer to a different school but want to stay local for their first year
Want extra support while navigating academic challenges

What are the requirements?
Admittance into a Sitka degree program
Register for a minimum of 4 credit hours at UAS for the semester
Completed no more than 30 credit hours prior to program participation (Freshman student status)
Enrollment in the College Success course
Attend Sitka Start orientation at the beginning of semester
Participation in at least one Sitka Start activity

Membership Benefits
Personalized support from the Sitka Start team
Tuition waiver for the 1 credit hour College Success course
Tuition waiver for an additional 3 credit hours
A $250 stipend towards course materials
Networking and mentorship opportunities

Contact advising to enroll, and they will provide you with the password once you are signed up!

907-747-7777 or sitka.advising@alaska.edu

Mission

Membership Benefits

Mission

Membership Benefits