UAF Admitted Student Experience

Feb. 13-14, 2026

Be a UAF student for a day.

Have an experience that you can only find in Fairbanks, Alaska, tailored to admitted students like you.

Navigate the snow-coated corners of UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks, where you'll find lessons and memories alike. Dive into a hands-on activity with a UAF professor in your major. Bond with new friends over lunch at UAF's Dine49 dining hall and maybe even meet your future roommate as you tour a UAF residence hall, your new home away from home. Have the kind of fun you can only find at UAF's Winter Carnival — go dog-sledding, climb an ice wall or even take a polar plunge. The choice is yours!

Hear the call to adventure that only Nanook Nation can offer you. Discover if you're bold enough to say yes.

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UAF's Admitted Student Experience is on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13–14. This event is open to all students admitted for the fall 2026 semester. Spots are limited — sign up now!

Schedule:

12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. Alaska time		International Hot Chocolates Location: Wood Center Mall
12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. Alaska time		Tea-riffic Blends: DIY Looseleaf Tea Workshop Location: Wood Center Mall
5 p.m.—7 p.m. Alaska time		Mask Making Workshop Location: Arctic Java
5 p.m.—7 p.m. Alaska time		Lego Flower Making Location: Arctic Java
6 p.m.—8 p.m. Alaska time		Outdoor Ice Skating Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
7 p.m. Alaska time		Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. SFU Location: Patty Center
7 p.m. Alaska time		Polar Plunge Location: Beluga Field

9 a.m.—9:30 a.m. Alaska time		Check in Location: Usibelli Building
9:30 a.m.—10 a.m. Alaska time		Welcome by Student Leaders and Vice Chancellor
10 a.m.—1 p.m. Alaska time		Campus Tour and Academic Experience with your School Location: Various locations
1 p.m.—3 p.m. Alaska time		Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—1:45 p.m. Alaska time		Lunch Location: Dine49
1:45 p.m.—2:30 p.m. Alaska time		Financial Aid - Cash for Class Presentation Location: Wood Center Ball Room
2 p.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time		Craft Corner Location: Arctic Java
2:30 p.m.—3 p.m. Alaska time		Financial Aid Fair Location: Wood Center Ball Room
3 p.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time		Optional Individual Academic Advising Meetings Location: Student Success Center, 6th floor of Rasmuson Library
5 p.m.—7 p.m. Alaska time		Winter Gaming Carnival Location: Alaska Esports Center
6 p.m.—8 p.m. Alaska time		Snowcones and Serenades Location: Hess Rec
7 p.m.—10 p.m. Alaska time		Polar Lights Promenade Location: Wood Center Ballroom

8:30 a.m.—1 p.m. Alaska time		Optional Individual Financial Aid and Academic Advising Meetings Location: Signers’ Hall Financial Aid Office & Student Success Center, 6th floor of Rasmuson Library
9 a.m.—10:15 a.m. Alaska time		Breakfast Location: Dine49, Wood Center
9 a.m. Alaska time		Saturday Morning Coffee & Cartoons Location: Wood Center & Arctic Java
10 a.m. Alaska time		Behind-the-scenes Museum Tour Location: Museum Limited spots available.
12 p.m.—4 p.m. Alaska time		Skiing Location: North Campus Ski Trails
12 p.m.—4 p.m. Alaska time		Sledding Location: Beluga Field
12 p.m.—4 p.m. Alaska time		Outdoor Ice Skating Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
12 p.m.—4 p.m. Alaska time		Ice Climbing Location: Beluga Field
1 p.m.—3 p.m. Alaska time		Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—2 p.m. Alaska time		Anything But A Sled Competition Location: Beluga Field
2 p.m.—4 p.m. Alaska time		Build-A-Sled Competition Location: Beluga Field
3 p.m. Alaska time		Be My Nanook? Valentine’s Day Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. WWU Location: Patty Center

Need Accommodations for the UAF Admitted Student Experience?

Admitted Student Experience Hotel Information.

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Parking Key

*Accessible parking permits are available through the Alaska Division of Motor Vehicles. For temporary campus handicap permits contact UAF Parking Services and present medical documentation.
	UAF decal, permit and pay-by-plate parking (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Pay-by-plate short-term parking only (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Visitors only, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Visitors and UAF-affiliated, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Gold decal only (7a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Restricted parking/no parking
	No parking unless otherwise posted
	Parking permit kiosk
	Accessible parking*
	Motorcycle parking