Orientation

New student orientation

 

Welcome to #NanookNation!

We are so excited to have you join us during New Student Orientation. Don't know where your classes are? We've got you covered. Where's the food? Come with us, we'll show you! Can I work a student job or climb an ice wall or get funding for research? TOTALLY! 

 

 
 

Attend UAF's New Student Orientation and connect with all of the programs, departments, people, and opportunities that UAF has to offer to help you succeed as you transition into your college experience!

The University of Alaska Fairbanks strives to make our orientation program accessible for all individuals. If you or a family member who is attending orientation need accommodations to participate, please contact our office to request services.

Fall New Student Orientation is August 18-21, 2021

Requirement

All new students are strongly encouraged to attend New Student Orientation. It is REQUIRED for:

  • All new bachelor students registered for 12 or more credits (6 credits in-person), including transfer students with 30 credits or fewer and international undergraduate students (including F-1 and J-1 visa status).  

Fees

  • A Fall New Student Orientation fee of $150 will be applied to the accounts of all students participating in New Student Orientation.

Register for New Student Orientation

If you fall into the required category, you do not need to register.

If you are not in the required category but would like to join us, please click on the button below to register.

Register for new student orientation

Register for Parent and Family Orientation

Parent and family orientation is Weds. and Thurs., Aug. 18-19.


Register for parent and family orientation

UAF New Student Orientation - Fall 2021

New Student Orientation will be held in person for fall 2021.

New Student Orientation schedule of events
 
 

Stay Connected with Residence Life

The Department of Residence Life is working alongside New Student Orientation to make a safe and successful return to campus.

Department of Residence Life

Get a head start with online orientation!

Whether you’ll be joining us on campus or online, our free, self-paced online orientation program will help you prepare for the start of your university experience.

Online Orientation
 
 

Contact New Student Orientation

Ronnie Houchin
Associate Director for Student Engagement
rshouchin@alaska.edu