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Secondary students are encouraged to attend Summer Sessions. It is an excellent way to begin a college career. This summer there are over 300 courses available and high school students are eligible to take lower division classes with permission of the instructor. To register, complete the Secondary School Student Enrollment Form (PDF) . Forms are also available from Summer Sessions, and the Office of the Registrar

For more information contact the Office of the Registrar at (907) 474-6300 or Summer Sessions at (907) 474-7021

It may be possible for FNSB high school students to use University of Alaska Fairbanks course credits toward high school graduation. An Outside Credit Request Form is available at high school counseling offices. The approval for outside credit is given on a course-by-course basis and does not require admission to the university.

This process must be completed with the school district PRIOR to starting the university course. See your high school counselor for additional information.

The Alaska Summer Research Academy (ASRA) provides an opportunity for students in grades 8-12 to experience life on the UAF campus and receive hands-on instruction from university faculty, staff, and industry professionals. Students can explore one of fifteen different fields, such as marine biology, biomedicine, forensics, robotics, and podcasting. There is no homework or testing.

ASRA students have the option to enroll in the full residential program or participate as a commuter (day camp) student. All students receive a college credit on completion. ASRA is offered by the College of Natural Science and Mathematics in cooperation with other units throughout UAF.

For more information please visit the ASRA website: http://www.uaf.edu/asra/

The AHEAD program allows high school students to formally attend UAF while still holding concurrent enrollment with their high school. AHEAD students, therefore, earn both high school and university credit for UAF classes. Students must be admitted to the university and will receive personalized academic advising and priority registration. Students have the option of living on campus. Students must have completed 75% of their high school academic core curriculum with a 2.5 gpa to be eligible. For more information visit your high school counselor or contact the Office of Admissions at (907) 474-7500, admissions@uaf.edu.

June 13–July 25, 2009 

The Upward Bound Program (UB) has the goal of improving graduation rates for high schools and increasing the number of UB graduates entering colleges and universities. UB has two strands: a school-year program that works with 13 high schools (target schools) throughout Alaska along with a six-week summer residential program held on the UAF campus, and the Pathway-2-College bridging program. 

UB serves 140 low-income first generation college students who demonstrate potential for academic success. Services in UB target high schools include: tutorial sessions, educational, recreational and cultural events, exploration of post secondary education opportunities including campus visits, financial aid application assistance, and participation in the six-week summer program held on the UAF campus. The residential summer program emphasizes academic development for 40 target school students. The summer experience helps UB students become familiar with the UAF campus, residence life, and academic life. 

The Pathways-2-College (P-2-C) strand is the newest addition to what UB provides. Ten UB target high school seniors will be selected to attend the 2009 Pathways-2-College bridging program. Students are selected based on their UB participation and demonstrated commitment to attend college as a full-time student within a year of high school graduation. P-2-C students have a unique opportunity to begin their academic post-secondary experience and gain an understanding of the the rigors of college life. With the support and guidance of UB staff P-2-C students will live on campus and earn seven to eight college credits during the first six-week summer session at UAF. This program is available only to active UB target school participants.

For more information call (907) 474-5685 or go to http://www.ub.uaf.edu.