International students
International students are required to attend the general New Student Orientation program, as well as the international student sessions.
Fall 2009 New Student Orientation will be Sunday, Aug. 30, 8 a.m., through the evening of Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009.
Check out the schedule for specifics.
Welcome International Students Part One, required for all international students in F-1 and J-1 status, will take place on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, from 8:30-11:25 a.m. in the Schaible Auditorium.
Welcome International Students Part Two, required for all international students in F-1 and J-1 status, will take place on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, from 8:30 a.m.-Noon in the Schaible Auditorium.
All international non-degree exchange students in J-1 status are required to attend ONE International Exchange Student Meetings offered at the following two times:
- Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009, from 4:45-6:45 p.m, at Wood Center Carol Brown Ballroom, OR
- Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2009, from 12:15-2:15 p.m . at Duckering Building 252
We are excited to welcome you to the University of Alaska Fairbanks!
For more information, please contact the UAF Office of International Programs at 907-474-5327 or e-mail fyoip@uaf.edu.
If you are also a graduate student, you'll need to register for Graduate School Orientation.
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Shuttle information
Will you be arriving to Fairbanks by air? Will you be arriving Aug. 30 or Aug. 31? If you answered yes to these questions, the Nanook Shuttle is here for you!
The Nanook Shuttle will be running a constant loop from the Fairbanks International Airport to the university during these days. The shuttle will pick up the first flight of the day until the last flight of the day. If your flight will be arriving at our Rural Airlines Airport in Fairbanks, please look for the NSO Trail sign to call for the Nanook Shuttle.
If you have questions about the Nanook Shuttle, please contact New Student Orientation at 907-474-1103 or orientation@uaf.edu. For the most current information, please continue to check this website.
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