Academic Advising
At times, navigating your way through college can be tricky. That’s why we have two comprehensive academic advisors to help you out.
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New Students
with less than 30 credits
Comprehensive first-year advising provides foundational skills, resources and academic support for students during their initial 30 credits for four-year degree programs. First-year advisors partner with departmental advisors to provide students with a solid foundation that will assist them throughout the completion of their degree.
Beginning in the fall of 2023, the Academic Advising Center will be advising all first-year students who are newly admitted to degree programs or have completed less than 30 credits at UAF.
After completing 30 credits, students seeking a degree within the College of Liberal Arts will meet with one of our CLA advisors.
If you are a first-year student or have completed less than 30 credits at UAF, please visit the Academic Advising Center for resources tailored to you!
CLA Students
with 30 credits or more
Our advisors can assist with registration, petitions, change of major requests and answer any number of questions related to the college experience. Advising appointments are available in person, via telephone or via email.
Registering for Classes
All undergraduate degree seeking students at UAF are required to meet with an academic advisor before registering for courses. Your advisor will assist you with selecting your courses and answer any questions you may have. Below are few things to help your advising appointment:
- Log on to UAOnline to view your DegreeWorks audit, which will guide in selecting courses
- Bring a list of any questions or concerns you have
How to schedule an advising appointment
Meet our CLA Comprehensive Advisors
Dan Darrow
Lead Comprehensive Academic Advisor
College of Liberal Arts
Gruening Building, Room 503 G
Schedule an advising appointment with Dan using the button below.
However, if you are not a current UAF student, please send Dan an email to schedule your appointment.
Schedule Advising Appointment
Grace Carroll
Comprehensive Academic Advisor
College of Liberal Arts
Gruening Building, Room 503 F
Schedule an advising appointment with Grace using the button below.
However, if you are not a current UAF student, please send Grace an email to schedule your appointment.
Schedule Advising Appointment
Student self-service
The resources you need to calculate your GPA, find your forms, appeal grades and more.
The Navigate Student app connects you to Nanook Navigator which integrates advising,
early intervention and success initiatives to support students from enrollment to
graduation.
- View your advisors and success team
- Schedule or cancel advising appointments
- Check in for drop-in appointments
- View your courses and class schedule
- Message faculty and staff
- Find a study buddy
- Learn what's going on around campus and more
- Nanook Navigator quick start guide (PDF)
On Handshake you can:
- Discover hundreds of jobs and internships
- Receive personalized recommendations based on your interests
- Connect with employers
- Network with peers
- Find events and career fair information
- Sign up for on campus interviews
- Access Handshake through the website or app:
Get the information and tools you need for your campus life on the go, including:
- Shuttle tracking
- Campus map
- Dining menus and ordering
- Blackboard access
- News and events
- Push notifications
- Download:
Use the UAF Nanook Recreation app to:
- Gain access to Nanook Recreation facilities
- See facility hours and calendars
- Sign up for intramurals and group fitness classes
- Rent outdoor gear, fitness equipment and lockers
- Access skating and climbing programs
- Download: