Resources for Prospective Students

 

High School Students

High school (and secondary school) students can take classes at UAF. There are a few options for attending including:

Students Jacob Gerrish and Charlotte Stark flash their name badges after a mock philosophy class durin Discover UAF's InsideOut program in late October 2012.

  Parents & Family

We know that as parents and family members, you care about your student's success. So do we! We look forward to helping your student achieve their academic goals and be successful in the next phase of their lives.

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Ahead Program

The Alaska Higher Education Admission Decision (Ahead) program allows qualified high school students to be formally admitted to UAF as general studies students. 

North Star College

North Star College at UAF allows you to earn credits that count toward your high school graduation and get you started on a college degree.

Come Home to Alaska

The Come Home to Alaska program will allow students with parents or grandparents in Alaska to pay , regardless of where those students live. For an undergraduate taking 30 credits a year, the annual savings will exceed $18,000.

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Paul Layer, left, dean of UAF's College of Natural Science and Mathematics, and undergraduate geology major Kailyn Davis, take a break during a hike along the lateral morraine of the Nabesna Glacier during a June 2015 extended field trip in the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

 

Transfer to UAF


Ranked among the world鈥檚 best small universities, we are a national and global leader in climate change and Arctic research. Our programs are affordable, hands-on and Alaska-focused. Our graduates are service-minded and ready to tackle any challenge. Transfer to UAF and begin your adventure today. 



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International Students

UAF is a diverse community that welcomes students from all over the world. Whether you鈥檙e just starting college or transferring from a university overseas, we are here to help you succeed in your education and get the most out of your experience in Alaska.

 

  Why choose UAF?
UAF is a world leader in climate change and Arctic research. We offer opportunities for field-based learning and research you won鈥檛 find anywhere else on Earth, in diverse academic areas ranging from engineering to archaeology, and business to the arts.


Welcome, International Students!

Bertrand Dushime of Rwandainforms a handful of students, faculty, and community members about his country during a flag dedication ceremony at the Wood Center.

 

International Student and Scholar Services exists to help students, researchers, and faculty access opportunities in international collaboration by hosting international students, researchers, and faculty coming from overseas.

 

 

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Campus Life

Welcome to the Troth Yeddha' Campus


The 2,250-acre Fairbanks campus, located near the center of Alaska, offers limitless opportunities for activity and recreation.



Explore the Campus

The northern lights dance over the top of campus on Nov. 20, 2017. Photo taken from the roof of Gruening.

  Housing Options
From traditional college dorms to suites, apartments and duplexes with garages, we offer housing for students in many shapes and sizes. What they all have common is a shared community and a sense of connection you can only experience by living on campus. Anyone wanting to live on campus must take 9 credits to qualify for housing.

 
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It's a place like no other. See for yourself.

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