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College can be stressful and confusing, especially for new students. At UAA, there are a lot of things no one will teach you about how to get the most out of the campus. From learning how to use the printers to knowing how many meal swipes you have left, this story is intended to make your transition smoother.
The UAA/APU Consortium Library has a lot to offer students. Printers are found on the first floor of the library near the elevators. To use the printers, you need to scan your WolfCard and enter your account information in the computer.
You can print your files from a web browser or via email. Students start each semester with a $15 printing credit at university printers. Printers can be found throughout campus and printed via Bluetooth. Using the UAA printing website, students can easily print files downloaded on their laptops.
Our library houses thousands of books and articles. For any assignments that require research, the library makes it easy to search for exactly what you are looking for. Go to the UAA/APU Consortium Library website and type your topic in the search bar.
You can refine results by content type, accessibility, discipline and publication date. It is recommended to search using keywords and straightforward phrasing instead of lengthy sentences. When you locate a piece of material you want to use, either download it or go to the library and speak to a librarian to help track down the materials.
You can also ask the librarians to help you find exactly what you need. The library offers interlibrary loans if you need materials from another library. This program works for libraries internationally.
The Learning Commons is a fantastic resource for students. If you need help on math, writing, science or anything else, reach out to them. The Writing Center can also help you edit your papers before turning them in.
Keeping track of your degree progress and required classes can be difficult to easily find. You can view all the information about your degree progress through the UAA DegreeWorks website.
This page will list out specific classes you will need for your degree as well as General Education Required classes. This is also a useful page to see your GPA.
Living on campus is one of the largest transitions for many new students. Living with roommates is almost never easy initially. Make sure you fill out a Roompact agreement with your roommates to establish house rules.
This way, there is one less thing to worry about during the school year. If you have any maintenance problems, you can also put in a work order through Roompact. If you get locked out of your room or have any residence life related issues, reach out to resident assistants by using the phone numbers listed in the lobby of the residence halls and on UAA’s website. For emergencies, call 911 or UPD (907) 786-1120.
University Police also use the Rave Guardian app to send out important safety alerts.
The Student Health and Counseling Center, Psychological Services and Disability Support Services are all resources available to students. This is a good option for accessible care on campus.
The Student Health and Counseling Center helps students with care, including immunization, treatment, STI testing, as well as providing students with health and hygiene items.
The Psychological Services Center provides mental health counseling and treatment to students. Students experiencing disabilities can use Disability Support Services for accommodations.
Using laundry at UAA is fairly simple. You download the PayRange app, load money onto it, load your washing machine or dryer, then slide to pay on the app and push the start button. Be sure not to leave your clothes in the laundry room for too long, as other students also need to use these machines.
Dining plans are required for students living in residence halls, and can be helpful for other UAA students as well. The dining hall — Creekside Eatery — is located in the Gorsuch Commons.
Its hours and menus are available on the Creekside Eatery website. If you want to check how many meal swipes you have remaining at any time during the year, you can scan your card in the Ozzi machine in the main hallway of the commons.
You can also use this machine to get a token which you exchange at the desk in the dining hall for a to-go box. Used containers are also returned to the Ozzi machine to be cleaned and to get another coin for a new box.
UAA offers the Seawolf Shuttle across campus, Monday through Thursday. Pick-up and drop-off points are marked in front of campus buildings. Using the BusWhere app, you can track when the next shuttle will arrive at your location.
The university has a lot to offer students to aid in studies and their well-being. Getting the most out of these services can help you be successful in your college career. For more information about resources and guides for students, see the UAA Student Services website.
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