Discover UAF: Inside Out

Academic  Open House and Presentations

Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development — Gruening 307
Improve the quality of life in Alaska's indigenous and rural communities through preparation for management and leadership positions in village governments, corporations, organizations and government agencies.

Business and Management — Bunnell 208D
Innovation in teaching, discovery and service prepares students for professional success in the fields of accounting, business administration, economics and emergency management.

Career and Technical Education — Chapman 104
The Community and Technical College programs prepare students for the workforce in public safety, technical and trade fields, and the healthcare industry.

Education  — Signers' Hall 215, Welcome Center
Prepare for a career in K-12 education while developing a deep understanding of the cultural, environmental and emotional context of education in Alaska's diverse communities.

Engineering and Mining — Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility, BP Design Theater
Engineers invent, design or improve machines, structures and systems we use every day. Help build a better world through civil and environmental, computer science, electrical and computer, mechanical, mining and geological, and petroleum engineering.

Liberal Arts — Humanities, Social Sciences, Languages, and the Arts — Wood Center C, D, E, F
The liberal arts examines the human experience by studying arts, humanities, social sciences, human behavior and languages to better understand and interpret the world and our place in it. Join the College of Liberal Arts for their annual Open House and connect with all of the academic departments to explore degree programs and opportunities.

Marine Biology, Fisheries and Ocean Sciences — O'Neill 201
Healthy communities, cultures and economies depend on healthy oceans and waterways. You can help protect and promote this vital resource through fisheries, marine biology or oceanography.

Natural Sciences and Mathematics — Reichardt Building
Studying natural sciences opens a world of career possibilities. Explore geosciences, forensic chemistry, physics, space science, biomedicine, wildlife conservation, environmental science or mathematics, to name just a few.

General Studies — Undecided and Undeclared — Wood Center ballroom
Unsure what you want to study? Not ready to declare a major? Learn how you can explore academic and career interests.

Noon-2:50 p.m.
See descriptions for session times.

Choose Your Inside Out Experience

Rural Student Services (RSS) — Brooks Building, Gathering Room
Celebrating 50 years of supporting students, RSS is an academic advising department that helps Native and rural students transition to college life at UAF.
Noon-12:20 p.m.

Student Support Services (SSS) — Gruening 307
SSS is dedicated to strengthening student self-efficacy, resilience and sense of belonging. In order to qualify for services, students must be a first-generation college student, have limited income or a documented disability. This session will also feature the Biomedical Learning and Student Training (BLaST) program.
Noon-12:20 p.m.

Study Away  — Gruening 307
UAF offers hundreds of national and international exchange, study abroad and international internship opportunities all over the US and the world!
12:30-12:50 p.m., 1-1:20 p.m.

Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA) — Gruening 204
UAF's resource for the development and promotion of experiential learning activities that engage undergraduate students to support UAF's goal to become a leading student-focused research university. 
12:30-12:50 p.m.

Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) — Gruening 310
The ROTC program educates, trains and prepares students to serve as officers in the Army, Army Reserve or Army National Guard.
1:30-1:50 p.m.

Honors College — Wood Center ballroom
The UAF Honors College provides opportunities for students to pursue excellence in academic and personal development.
1-1:20 p.m., 1:30-1:50 p.m.

Financial Aid — Wood Center ballroom
UAF experts will answer your questions about the application process, FAFSA, financial aid and scholarships.
2-2:20 p.m.

Scholarship Writing — Wood Center ballroom
Get tips and tricks on how to write scholarship essays and how to apply to the hundreds of scholarships UAF offers.
2:30-2:50 p.m.

Lunch — Wood Center, Dine 49
Served until 2 p.m.

Apply to UAF for free! — Wood Center, information desk
Apply for admission to UAF for free and get help with the admissions process.
Computers will be available from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Residence Life Open House — Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex
Meet with current residents and take a tour. Learn what it's like to live on campus.
Noon-2:50 p.m.

Campus Tours — Wood Center, information desk
Hour-long tours to depart from the Wood Center information desk every 20 minutes starting at noon.
The last tour will depart at 2 p.m.

UAF Bookstore — Constitution Hall
Purchase #NanookNation hats, hoodies, t-shirts, notebooks and so much more.
Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today.

 Various locations (See descriptions)

Panels: Transitioning to College

Our experts will share their tips and tricks for making a successful transition to college.

Students Panel: Wood Center ballroom

Parents and Family Members Panel: Wood Center C, D, E, F