University of Alaska Southeast's main Juneau campus sits on Auke Bay, centered on the William A. Egan Library, an award-winning 1990 building named for Alaska's own first governor and home to the Cyril George Indigenous Knowledge Collection, with new students moving into first-year residence halls each August under a new tuition policy offering in-state rates to all undergraduates regardless of residency.
Enrollment
1,768
Total Students
Freshman Class
442
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 19 - August 20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
63%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Beginning Fall 2026, all undergraduate students receive automatic in-state tuition regardless of home state - no extra steps or forms required. New students this year arrived from nearly 30 different states, so expect a genuinely diverse move-in crowd. Juneau's remote, rain-prone climate is a real consideration - orientation in recent years has taken place under active rainfall, so pack accordingly for a wet coastal Alaska arrival.
August 19 - August 20, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Links open University of Alaska Southeast's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 21 - August 21, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$11,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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