New student orientation
Attending UAF's New Student Orientation program will help you successfully navigate through the beginning of your UAF experience.
All new students are strongly encouraged to attend New Student Orientation. It is REQUIRED for:
- First-time, baccalaureate degree-seeking students
- International students (Undergraduate F-1 Status and International Exchange in J-1 Status)
If you fall into one of the above two categories, you do not need to register. If you are not a mandatory student but would like to attend New Student Orientation please register for New Student Orientation.
A $115 fall NSO fee will be applied directly to students' accounts, which is settled during regular UAF fee payment at the start of the fall semester.
A $35 spring NSO fee will be applied directly to students' accounts, which is settled during regular UAF fee payment at the start of the spring semester.
Orientation schedule
Friday Jan. 11, 2019
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 10-11 a.m. | Check-In and Breakfast Check in for New Student Orientation, speak with representatives from Admissions and enjoy a light breakfast. |
Wood Center ballroom |
| 11-11:30 a.m. | Welcome Meet some of the staff and administrators here to support your success, get to know fellow students and learn what's in store for the day. |
Wood Center ballroom |
| 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lunch and Taking Care of Business Lunch is on us! Grab a bite to eat and use this time to take care of any business you have before school begins. |
Wood Center Dine 49 |
| 1-2 p.m. | Academic Success Meet experts from the Academic Advising Center. Their job is to help you succeed and teach you about the academic resources available to you as a UAF student. |
Wood Center ballroom |
| 2-3 p.m. | Campus Tours Student ambassadors are your guides! They'll help you find out where your classes are and make sure you know where important offices are located. |
Departs from Wood Center ballroom |
| 3-4 p.m. | Campus Life and Involvement Learn how to get involved in student activities, clubs, leadership and volunteer opportunities, outdoor recreation and more. |
Wood Center C, D, E, F |
| 4-4:30 p.m. | Student Support Learn abou your rights and responsibilities and how the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities supports your success inside and outside of the classroom. |
Wood Center C, D, E, F |
| 4:30-5 p.m. | Closing | Wood Center ballroom |
| 5-8 p.m. | Dinner Pick up a dinner ticket before you leave the last session of New Student Orientation. |
Wood Center Dine 49 |
| 8-10 p.m. | Karaoke Sing your heart out or be entertained. No talent required! |
Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex, Hess Recreation Center |
Getting here for New Student Orientation
Whether you're arriving by road, train or plane, finding your way to campus is easy. Find more information on getting to campus, finding a hotel room, or arranging a shuttle to campus.
Refund policy
Refunds are only granted when you are not required to attend NSO and/or with a written statement from the mandated student stating why they are unable to attend NSO. All requests will be considered at the discretion of the NSO Coordinator. Please contact the NSO office with any questions or concerns.
Contact New Student Orientation
UAF Office of Admissions
Transition Programs Coordinator
uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
907-474-7500