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The Discover UAF open house series is an exciting opportunity to meet faculty, staff and students, tour campus, and get a glimpse into life here at UAF. These events are open to high school juniors and seniors. (Parents and guests are welcome to attend). Each open house serves a different purpose, so please take a moment to read through the descriptions below and find the visit option that works best for you.
Events are held from 1 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Discover UAF: Honors Program - November 14
- Discover UAF: Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships - January 16 & February 6
- Discover UAF: UA Scholars Program - April 17
- Discover UAF: Inside Out - March 26
- Other visit options
The event is free to all participants with free weekend parking in one of many parking lots on campus. Please visit www.uaf.edu/campusmap/ if you are not familiar with the UAF campus. For more information, contact an admissions counselor at 474-7500 or admissions@uaf.edu.
If you can't make it to Discover UAF, we encourage prospective students to consider coming to UAF for a campus visit or attending UAF Inside Out next spring.
REGISTER NOW!
Discover UAF: Honors Program - November 14
The Discover UAF: Honors Program is designed to profile the UAF Honors program which provides an academic and social home for exceptionally talented and motivated students. During the open house you'll have the opportunity to:
- Meet the honors program faculty, staff, and students
- Discover academic and research opportunities for honors students
- Preview university life and the residential experience
- Tour campus
- Enjoy a free lunch on us!
Register now.
Discover UAF: Admissions, Financial Aid and Scholarships - January 16 & February 6
The Discover UAF: Admissions, Financial Aid, and Scholarships programs are designed to profile the admissions, financial aid and scholarship processes here at UAF. During these open house you'll have the opportunity to:
- Meet with admissions and financial aid representatives
- Discover academic and undergraduate research opportunities
- Preview university life and the residential experience
- Tour campus
- Enjoy a free lunch on us!
Register now.
Discover UAF: UA Scholars Program - April 17
The Discover UAF: UA Scholars program is designed to profile the UA Scholar admissions and registration processes here at UAF. During these open house you'll have the opprotuntity to:
- Meet with the UA Scholars Coordinator to find out more about the UA Scholars program
- Discover academic and undergraduate research opportunities
- Preview university life and the residential experience
- Tour campus
- Enjoy a free lunch on us!
Register now.
Discover UAF: Inside Out - March 26
The Discover UAF: Inside Out program is our most comprehensive preview day. Students and parents will have the opportunity to ask questions, get answers and experience life at UAF during UAF Inside Out, a preview event designed to let you see what the University of Alaska Fairbanks is all about--from the inside out. We'll turn the university inside out so you can get the real story on financial aid, the admission process, classes and professors at UAF, extracurricular fun, and our outstanding academic programs.
- Meet with admissions and financial aid representatives
- Discover academic and undergraduate research opportunity
- Preview university life and the residential experience
- Tour campus
- Enjoy a free lunch on us!
Find out more about registering for Inside Out.
Other visit options:
For a complete schedule of events hosted by the Office of Admissions, visit our events calendar.
Daily campus tours
Tours depart daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. from the Office of Admissions. Tours generally last 1-1.5 hours and cover the lower and upper campus academic facilities, residence life and student life. Tours may be tailored to meet your interest. Bring walking shoes and weather appropriate attire.
Individual visits
Individual visits are available Monday through Friday, year-round, except during campus closures. If you would like to schedule an individual visit, please fill out the campus visit request form or contact Carrie Coxon.
Group visits (school, team or other organizations)
If you would like to bring a group of students to UAF for a campus tour and/or meeting with Admissions, please fill out the group campus visit request form.
Your visit can include:
- An informational session with an admissions counselor
- A student-led campus tour
- Private appointments with professors, academic advisors and financial aid counselors
- Classroom visits
- Lunch on us!
