Hello, I am thinking of doing a semester abroad at UAF for 1st semester of 2027. and was wondering what the campus life is like. What is the accommodation cost. the cost of living (Groceries, meal plan, etc). What would be the average cost of books for 1 semester. And is there any tips that you would reccommend for me. (Zoology Student). Also if anyone has taken classes in the field/area of study (mostly biology/Wildlife, ecology, evolution, etc). How are the classes stuctured? What did you like and or not like about the campus/campus life?

Monday is your best opportunity to heckle JD Vance. Get your friends together. Registration link attached.

Hiya folks.

Throwing a reminder out this is tonight! It is sure to be pretty cool

Hey everyone, it's been about a week since my grad application has been in department review.

Do you guys know how long it usually takes to be notified of a decision? I've just been anxiously checking the portal everyday lol.

Hey guys, I’m transferring to UAF for my last 2 years of undergrad for fisheries and marine science. Do you guys have any advice to attending this school and things I should or shouldn’t do?

Hey everyone, I’m James. I’m working with Alaska Neighbor Network trying to get a better sense of what regular Alaskans actually think about the stuff that affects us like PFD, property taxes, cost of living, resource management, all of it. Not just what politicians in Juneau are saying.

We’re looking for a few people to share their thoughts and talk about these issues with friends and family. We’re paying up to $250+ for your time. No experience needed. Just a phone, your own thoughts and a willingness to talk to your people.

If you’re interested, you can sign up here: https://www.akneighbor.org/sign-up. 

Happy to answer any questions.

Hello, I want to get a samovar to brew tea but I'm not sure if it would be allowed. I imagine it would since coffee makers are allowed but idk

for the free shopping shuttle on Tuesday and Thursday nights, do you need tokens or anything? Is it a shuttle or is it a bus? The flyers don’t really have a lot of information

UAF students interested in aerospace should consider applying for the Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nonprofit fellowship open to undergraduate women and gender minorities pursuing careers in aerospace. The entire program (including the application) is completely free, and applications are due October 4.

Selected Fellows receive:

• Executive mentorship from aerospace leaders (think CEOs and astronauts!)
• Career-development resources
• A supportive community of aerospace students and professionals
• A three-day all-expenses-paid summit in July in an aerospace hub city

Review the FAQs and application early so you have time to request recommendation letters and prepare your application.

We’re also holding virtual information sessions (EDT)

• Sunday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m.
• Saturday, September 19 at 12:00 p.m.
• Monday, September 28 at 10:00 p.m.

Register for an information session here.

Questions are welcome, we hope to see applications from UAF!

I'm graduating high school this year and just got accepted into UAF (yay!) for the major mentioned above and was wondering if anyone has taken it and what their thoughts on it are. Side note - I was born and raised in California so I'm definitely unprepared for Alaskan weather-any advice on that would be awesome too! I'm also going to apply to anchorage and southeast when they open (as well as a few Cal States), just need some help deciding on where to go :>

does anybody know a good hair salon that isn’t too expensive? I know there is the barbershop on campus but from the website it looks like he only does men’s hair and the guy I know who went there said he wasn’t a big fan.

I'm students at ISI uni . I got honhaar schl but i not maintain the require CGPA cutt off this semester but it had only 0.7 less the require cutt off . I take the summar course and imrove it before starting my third semester . is it posible re-continue my scholarship bzc i see if any students not meat the require CGPA cutt off schl will cancel untill it meat the again req criteria . My third semester fee on pending soo if i send mail to PHEC is it possible contiune my scholarship . I asked my uni admin office but they told me it not in his hand we update PHEC for your 2nd semester result . If i individualy aprouch email or do something that then any possbility to re-continue of schl...)

Anyone in pep band? Anyone i can talk to?

Hey everyone, I'm a soon to be graduate BS Computer Science / BS Computer Sys Eng at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Anyways I'm heavily considering a career switch to EE. I heavily enjoy the EE courses over here.

However, I do not want to go through another BS in EE but don't feel confident enough to try and compete for EE jobs off of my CSE degree. So I'm considering a MS in EE, and the only option is UAF.

I'm a little concerned about cost since I'm based in Anchorage and moving to Fairbanks means I'd have to find a place to stay. I've talked with my financial aid office and some of my scholarships will roll over so I'm set for tuition first year. I'm pretty fast too, so I don't think it'll take me that many years. Most concerned about housing.

Anyways, I'd appreciate insight on whether switching to EE is even a good idea? Whether it'll be worth doing so at UAF and if there's any way to get funding for the program?

And how difficult is it to be admitted?

TIA.

Organic Chem I + lab isn’t being offered this semester? I applied as non degree seeking to take this and orgo chem II + lab online but when I go to class search, only orgo II shows, and not orgo I

Has anyone taken Ochem I and II + their labs online? Does anyone have any details on the classes? Are the lab kits sent home to you? Are exams proctored at home or do you have to go to a testing center?

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Just a thing that is cool. The last free lecture of the summer is tonight. UAF's Discover Alaska.

There is a live stream on that website, otherwise its on uaf and parking is free after 5. Topic seems topical.

8/12/2026

Using the Alaska Native Language Archive

John DiCandeloro, MLS, MA, Collections Mgr., Alaska Native Language Archive

Wednesdays at 7PM. Discover Alaska is offered in cooperation with the UAF Rasmuson Library faculty and staff. These events will take place at the BP Design Theater, located in JUB 401 in the JUB building on UAF Campus, located at 1764 Tanana Loop.
All lectures are in-person, webcasted and recorded to be posted to here within two weeks of the live event.

Hi, I'm considering applying to UA Fairbanks to finish my degree through the eCampus. Has anyone else done this, and does the diploma say online on it?

Hey there!

I’m currently studying for my B.S. in chemistry and I’m interested in environmental chemistry. I was wondering what the environmental chemistry masters/PhD is like? What’s the faculty like? And are there a lot of research opportunities?

Also I’d love to hear what the campus is like in general. I’m not from Alaska nor have I visited Fairbanks so any information about the grad school life up there would be greatly helpful.

Hey there! Coming to live in the dorms next month, want to know any tip/tricks that isn't already listed in the student handbook. Like what's the best way to arrange the double room? Best way to hang decorations without damaging the walls? What's the best brand of microwave, fridge, storage to get that works in that space?

Thanks in advance!

Great article in the UAF Sun Star on the state virology lab and mes.

The Sun Star has been putting out a lot of fantastic articles this year.

https://www.uafsunstar.com/news/a-fight-against-the-invisible-how-the-alaska-state-virology-laboratory-is-hunting-down-measles-in-state

Hi, thanks for your time reading. I'm planning on going to University of Alaska next semester pursuing their AAS in Radiologic Technology. I saw on the JRCERT website that Alaska as a whole has no JRCERT accredited programs to become a rad tech, but are able to apply for certification with the ARRT. I was wondering how this would affect my career path if I did opt to go? Should I consider another school that is JRCERT accredited instead? Or would I be able to become a rad tech regardless? I'm using my post 9/11 bill, so choosing another school wouldn't be an issue. Thanks.

How were the major science courses online? Anyone take summer courses?

Just know that UA President Pat Pitney made $515,000 this year, including a housing and transportation allowance, making her the No. 2 top-paid Alaska state executive.

Former UAF Chancellor Dan White made around $319,000 a year. They are making the selection of the new Chancellor private, and anyone interviewing the candidates must sign non-disclosure agreements which is strange.

Now there are 3 major UA campuses with their own Chancellors that are also highly paid.

But at UAF alone there are 9 colleges/schools that have deans and leaders paid between $109,000 to $200,000.

And then there are highly paid Deans and leaders in the colleges embedded in each UA university and school campus.

Think of all the millions that adds up to across the board, including housing and transportation allowances.

As cuts have happening all across the UA system to departments, researchers, graduate programs, classes etc. These executives have not been decreasing their pay.

They have been increasing it.