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Info for parents
The college decision can be as important for parents as it can be for a student. Here at UAF, we realize that parents need to have just as much information about an institution as their son or daughter. So we've created this parents' page to give important information about UAF's academics, student services, health services and parent support.
Events calendar | Academics | Safety | Expectations | Student
services |
Health and Counseling | Dining Services | Parent
support | Parents' orientation
Please read our Nanook parents' frequently asked questions.
Events calendar
Wondering when your son or daughter will be home for the holiday break? Holidays
and dorm closings can be found on the UAF
events calendar or at the academic
calendar.
Academics
At UAF, students can choose from more than 162 degrees and 28 certificates in 118 different disciplines, and have access to independent study programs, special majors, career internships and exchange and honors programs.
The university has enjoyed full accreditation since 1934, with additional specialty accreditation or certification in: chemistry, computer science, education, engineering, forestry, journalism, management, medical assisting, music, natural resources management, social work and wildlife biology.
You can review UAF's core curriculum and all the courses and degrees offered in the UAF catalog. For registration information, check out the Fairbanks campus' latest class schedule, where you can also view the current final exam schedule. Community campus schedules can also be found online.
Vocational and technical programs are available through the Tanana Valley Campus, and if you're interested in summer courses, visit Summer Sessions.
Students interested in an enriched core curriculum and specially designed courses in all disciplines can enroll in UAF's Honors Program.
Find out more information about UAF's outstanding academics.
Safety
UAF boasts an extremely safe campus with our own police force right next door to the UAF residence halls. For more information about safety, crime statistics and the campus police visit the UAF Police website. The UAF police force offers several safety services including police escorts, and Parking Services offers vehicle jumpstarts.
If you have concerns about your child's safety, please contact Don Foley, director of judicial services/associate vice chancellor for student life, at (907) 474-7317.
Expectations
To find out what UAF expects of your son or daughter read Student Rights and Responsibilities.
Student services
There are many services to help all UAF students succeed. Read about many of these resources at Student and Enrollment Services.
UAF Health and Counseling services
The mission of UAF Health and Counseling is to help all UAF students stay healthy, grow and develop personally and do as well as they can in their university studies. Health and Counseling offers multiple services right on campus including medical care, counseling, disability accommodations and assistance with the student insurance plan.
Dining Services
UAF's Dining Services provides a wide variety of food for the students on the Fairbanks campus. You can also send a surprise package or birthday cake for your son or daughter through dining services.
Parent support
Preparing for college means both anxiety and excitement for many students, but parents often experience similar feelings. The student isn't the only one adjusting to academic, social and residential changes. At UAF, we want all Nanook parents to be informed and prepared. Our parent newsletters have great information to help you make this transition a smooth one. Have a look at all our issues of the parent newsletters.
Orientation information for parents
Parents orientation schedule information is just one step away.