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!
New student orientation and parent and family orientation will return to normal, in-person
activities and sessions, and we’re planning ways for the event to be as accessible
for online students as possible.
Check out the Fall 2022 Schedule of Events
New student orientation
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, your family members or guests need accommodations to participate, please contact our office at 907-474-6295 or ljelliott2@alaska.edu.
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 Parent and Family Orientation
Parent and Family Orientation is August 24-27, 2022.
Register for Transfer Orientation
Transfer Student Orientation will take place on Thursday, August 25th, 2022 from 10 am to 5 pm - Transfer Students will also have the option to attend the following two days of New Student Orientation if they feel there are certain sessions may be helpful for their transition.
Stay Connected with Residence Life
UAF is invested in your success as a student. Experience and research conclusively shows that living on campus — especially during your first year in college — leads to academic success and greater connection to the campus community. All incoming first-year undergraduate students attending the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks who are enrolled in 9 credits or more, and under the age of 21, are required to live on campus.
Immunizations
Required immunizations for students living in campus housing
All newly admitted students living in campus housing must provide proof of the following immunizations, which can be uploaded to the Student Health and Counseling Center patient portal.
- Meningococcal (MCV4) - administered after the age of 16
- Tetanus (Tdap, TD) - administered in the last 10 years)
- 2 Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR)
- Tuberculosis Skin Test (TB) - required with initial move in
COVID-19 immunization
Currently, UAF will not require COVID-19 vaccinations for residential students starting in the Fall of 2022. However, UAF does currently require employees to be vaccinated, this includes faculty, staff and student employees. Please find the full information regarding UAF's Covid-19 policies here.