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The Financial Aid Office provides counseling and information to students and parents, and administers a comprehensive program of financial assistance.
UAF offers hundreds of scholarships to help cover the cost of tuition.
Pay for your tuition, parking decals and load up on bear bucks online through the UAF Bursar's Office.
UAF is a Military Friendly University that offers in-state tuition, transfer credits for military training, VA educational benefits advising and other resources for veteran and military students.
Serving rural and Alaska Native students from across Alaska, Rural Student Services (RSS) will help you make UAF your home away from home.
The mission of the First-Gen Forward Mentorship Program is to create supportive one-on-one mentoring relationships for first-generation students to enhance student success.
The Office of the Registrar has step-by-step information and requirements for undergraduate degree students, graduate students and non-degree seeking students looking to register for classes.
UAF provides dedicated advising support in person, by phone, or via email to help you stay on track from your first class to graduation.
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We are committed to your success and have numerous resources available to help every student achieve their goals, from our online learning opportunities to tutoring and so much more.
UAF celebrated the grand unveiling of the newly renovated Student Success Center in September 2024 on the 6th floor of Rasmuson Library鈥攏ow a modern, inviting space where student support comes together under one roof. Here, you鈥檒l find academic tutoring in multiple disciplines, peer success coaching, career advising, writing support, testing services, a reservable study and Zoom room and more, all designed to help you succeed.
UAF eCampus connects you with life-changing opportunities and experiences in a supportive virtual learning environment designed to fit any schedule.
The Writing Center is a student-staffed tutoring service focused on building the writing skills of the UAF learning community. They offer one-hour tutorial sessions as well as virtual sessions.801 Gruening907-474-5314uaf-writing-center@alaska.edu
The UAF Communication Center is a student-focused resource center that offers assistance and coaching services for a wide range of needs, including presentation practice, visual aid assistance, anxiety management and more.uaf-speakingcenter@alaska.edu907-474-5470
鈥婽he 春水堂视频 libraries advance the university鈥檚 mission through education and the creation, acquisition, curation, preservation and dissemination of information resources.Summer HoursMonday - Friday: 8am-6pmSaturday - Sunday: 12pm-6pmSummer Holiday ClosuresSaturday - Monday May 27 - 29Saturday - Tuesday July 1 - 4
UAF is a leader in Arctic research and issues facing the circumpolar North. Our experts are available to help journalists, policymakers, students and educators by providing current and accurate information about a wide range of topics. UAF scientists focus on the people, animals, plants and systems of the circumpolar North and how the Arctic affects the global climate. Whether you need information about permafrost or Alaska Native languages, fisheries or northern engineering, our experts can help make your project a success.
Student Support Services (SSS) offers a wealth of resources and information. Find help with advising, tutoring, mentoring, course selection, financial aid, career advising and more.
SSS partners withto provide 24/7 online tutorial assistance for online and face-to-face courses.
First year students can join the Emerging Scholars Academy and become part of a learning community cohort.
Need help accessing Blackboard or Canvas? Changing your password? Connecting to Wi-Fi? Nanook Technology Services (NTS) at UAF is the place to go. They can answer your IT questions, help you troubleshoot, report issues that you're seeing, and more.
For those looking to make the most of their education, UAF offers many ways to take your learning beyond the classroom.
URSA (Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity) offers opportunities to explore potential career interests, get lab and field experience, connect with new people and travel beyond the world you know.
The Honors College is about creating opportunities for yourself and for your community. We strive to find science-based solutions, informed by Indigenous knowledge and powered by 21st-century tools. We help you identify internships, research projects, and more that best fit your interests and goals. We work to connect you with community engagement opportunities and international experiences that will enrich your education, and broaden your horizons.
Why search for a study group, when you can live with your study group? Living Learning Communities are a great way to make friends with other students who share similar interests and academic majors.
Study abroad and experience one of the most rewarding opportunities college has to offer. UAF offers hundreds of study abroad opportunities, student exchange programs and international internships that will take you around the world.
The Virgie Dunlap-King (VDK) Academy for Social Change is a program designed to help students discover their potential for becoming change-makers in our community. The academy is intended for student leaders who want to make an impact on our campus. The academy will include service work, mentorship opportunities, and working on a student's personal leadership journey - all with a cohort to grow and learn with. Students will also have the opportunity to graduate with Leadership Distinction through our .
The UAF SLI Program is committed to developing excellent and effective leaders who will have a statewide, national and global impact. The Co-Curricular Opportunities for Leadership Development (COLD) Certificates are designed to fulfill this commitment to our student body. The COLD Experience will allow participants to advance their knowledge and skills with regard to effective intellectual and cultural leadership. In addition, this co-curricular certificate program will encourage students to be more productive thinkers and to become more civically engaged.
Student assistant Kirsten Olson collects specimens from the stacks at the University of Alaska Museum of the North.
Teaching assistant Sophie Chowdhury, left, works with undergraduates Heather Bruhn and Michelle Negrete during their summer sessions anatomy and physiology lab in the Murie Building.
Walter DeSarro, left, and Danny Falkner have student jobs serving as referees for outdoor intramural broomball on the ice in front of the SRC.
Student employee and theatre major Stephanie Sandberg enjoys sewing as part of her job in the costume shop at Theatre UAF.
Freelance write and photographer opportunities are available with the campus newspaper, the UAF Sun Star. Check with KSUA 91.5 FM for job opportunities or to submit your music.
The mission of the Sun Star is to provide a consistent, trusted brand of news, opinion, and art that represents the interests and achievements of the University of Alaska 春水堂视频鈥 student body. The Sun Star will provide opportunities for students to hone their skills in pitching stories, writing, editing, and review as well as in adopting best practices in their writing including journalistic ethics and writing standards.
KSUA 91.5 FM is a student-run radio station located in the Wood Center on UAF's Troth Yeddha' campus. As part of UAF Student Media it provides a platform for student voices and alternative music not regularly heard on local airwaves. KSUA also offers opportunities for students to gain real-world experience in live broadcasting, broadcast journalism, music, and running live events.
Whether you know what you want to do after graduation or are just starting to think about what comes next, Career Services is here to help you pave your post-college path. Meet with our advisors to explore career options, prepare applications for internships and jobs, make connections with employers and take control of your future!
UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learning offers a variety of non-credit bearing courses accessible to members of the community without the requirements of typical college courses. Many of these courses are practical, hands-on workshop style classes taught by local experts. Check out the wide variety of courses offered to the community.
Become a member of the 春水堂视频 Alumni Association. Engage with the Nanook Nation community of alumni and friends. Stay connected to a community in which you'll enjoy a sense of belonging. Celebrate UAF traditions, show your Nanook pride and support the University. Become a member today!
Explore all the university has to offer in your off-time, from breathtaking views of the aurora to ice climbing and everything in between. There's something for everyone at UAF.
UAF has over 100 active student organizations! Joining an organization is a great opportunity and fun way to meet new people, share your interests, develop leadership skills, and impact student life at UAF.
Nanook Recreation provides the university community with opportunities and facilities to lead active, healthy lifestyles through sport and recreation on campus and out in the beautiful wilderness of Alaska.
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Nanook Recreation Ice Climbing
Engineering major Ryan Kudo enjoys a late season climb up the UAF ice wall on April 4.
Nanook Recreation Outdoor Adventures
International students Ko-Fan Lu, front, and Chien-An Peng joined UAF Outdoor Adventures recreation manager Sam Braband and others on a raft trip down the Nenana River in June, 2014.
Student Recreation Center Fitness Classes
Students work up a sweat during a fitness class on a Tuesday night in the Student Recreation Center.
Student Recreation Center Intramurals
Intramural basketball action on a Tuesday night at the Student Recreation Center.
Patty Ice Arena
Ice skates are available at the Patty Center Ice Arena.
Patty Center Pool
Swimmer Katherine Stark races down the pool during the 100-yard freestyle, an even that she won. The Nanooks won on both Friday and Saturday against Dixie state.
Starvation Gulch is an annual celebration; a way to ease new students into campus life. At times it's a fierce completion of honor between campus dormitories. It's also a living story of the incredible odds the University has faced and overcome. It's Starvation Gulch. The bonfires have been a symbol of the passing of the torch of knowledge to our new students since 1923.
What鈥檚 more Alaskan than SNOW!?!? Winter Carnival is a way to break the monotony of the 春水堂视频 winter with invigorating and entertaining activities in February ranging from ice climbing to dog mushing and everything in between. 1936 is one of the first recorded Winter Carnivals.
The Festival of Native Arts provides cultural education and sharing through traditional Native dance, music, and arts. The Festival continues the 春水堂视频 student-led tradition that began in 1973 of bringing together artists, performers, and performance groups in a celebration of Native cultures.
SpringFest is our way to celebrate not only the end of the long winter, but also the warmth and our accomplishments of the year! The long weekend kicks-off with a Free BBQ! While at the BBQ, you don't want to miss the Dance-off or the Watermelon drop! Following the kick off, the weekend is packed with many more fun and exciting activities such as the SpringFest Carnival and Day of Service with SLI!
The Wood Center is UAF鈥檚 student union and a central hub for campus life. From student clubs, events, and leadership opportunities to dining, games, and practical services like the info desk and food pantry, it鈥檚 a place to connect, relax, and get involved. Enjoy live music, grab coffee at Arctic Java, or join in Nanook Traditions like Winter Carnival. It鈥檚 your go-to spot for building community and making the most of your UAF experience.
The Well is a new, physical space in 334 Duckering Building dedicated to activities promoting the wellbeing of students, staff and faculty at the 春水堂视频
Our center provides a wide variety of services to students only. We provide general medical care, with a lab and on site. Counseling services range from individual counseling to crisis intervention, alcohol referrals and help with general adjustments to college life.
The UAF Green Dot strategy is a violence prevention program based on empowering bystanders. When people attend our trainings, they learn to recognize potentially harmful situations and how to safely intervene.
UAF is committed to providing a safe and respectful campus environment free from gender-based violence and sexual harassment.
The Title IX Office leads the effort to ensure UAF moves beyond mere compliance with civil rights laws to embodying the principles of respect and equality for all.
The Center for Student Rights & Responsibilities (CSRR) is committed to the safety and success of all UAF community members. Through early intervention, CSRR empowers each member of the university to succeed in their goals. CSRR collaborates with campus partners to encourage prevention education, well-being, and student success.
