About UAF CTC
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The UAF Community and Technical College (CTC) offers more than 50 one-year certificate programs, two-year associate degree programs and occupational endorsements in high demand career fields. Our purpose is preparing workforce-ready graduates and community-driven education.
UAF is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Additionally, CTC has numerous national and state recognized accreditations and certifications for specialized programs.
Service Areas
Classes are primarily offered at our various locations throughout the Fairbanks area and on the main UAF campus. Our main campus center is located in the heart of downtown Fairbanks and has all of the educational services available that you may need as a student, from academic and financial aid advising, to computer labs, IT support, tutoring and wireless study lounges.
With the merger of the Interior Alaska Campus into CTC, we’ve expanded our reach to serve 52 communities and villages across the Doyon and Tanana Chiefs regions—an area roughly the size of France. We offer flexible course options, including online and audio conference delivery, on-site instruction by local or visiting faculty and intensive sessions in Fairbanks and Anchorage. Our programs range from occupational endorsements and certificates to Associate of Arts and Associate of Applied Science degrees. Free tutoring in English, math, and science is available to all students.
The Tok Center covers a region connected by a road system. The area covers approximately 30,000 square miles and has a population of about 2,300 people. Communities served by the Tok Center include, but are not limited to: the Alcan Border, Boundary, Chicken, Dot Lake, Eagle, Northway, Tanacross, Tetlin and Tok. Students in Chistochina, Delta Junction, Gakona, and Mentasta Lake are also served, even though they are out of the service region. Classes are offered distance delivery via audio conference, Elluminate Live, online and correspondence. We also offer local courses with local instructors. The Tok Center staff are friendly and helpful, and can assist students with advising, admissions, registration, Accuplacer and Asset placement exams, transfer credits, credit for prior learning and financial aid. They also provide a computer lab, classroom space, audio conference equipment, tutors and a variety of services related to higher education.
Center Communities:
- Alcan Border
- Boundary
- Chicken
- Dot Lake
- Eagle
- Northway
- Tanacross
- Tetlin
- Tok
- Chistochina
- Delta Junction
- Gakona
- Mentasta Lake
The McGrath/GASH Region is comprised of 10 communities which vary in population and are located on the Lower Yukon and Upper Kuskokwim Rivers. The villages are only accessible by air.
Service Region Communities:
- Anvik
- Grayling
- Holy Cross
- Lake Minchumina
- Lime Village
- McGrath
- Nikolai
- Shageluk
- Takotna
- Telida
The Nenana Region is comprised of eleven communities located in Interior Alaska. The UAF Community and Technical College offers an array of education support to this area including financial aid, course registration, student advising, UAF admissions and technical support. Students can obtain a variety of certificates and degrees while living in their home community.
Service Region Communities:
- Anderson
- Cantwell
- Clear
- Denali Park
- Healy
- Livengood
- Manley Hot Springs
- Minto
- Nenana
- Rampart
- Tanana
The Yukon Flats Region is comprised of nine communities which lie along the Yukon River and its tributaries. Only two communities, Circle and Central, are connected to the Alaska Highway system. The other seven communities are accessible by airplane and/or boat. The population of the region is approximately 1,320 people. Approximately 86% are Alaska Native, predominantly Athabascan.
Service Region Communities:
- Arctic Village
- Birch Creek
- Beaver
- Central
- Chalkyitsik
- Circle
- Fort Yukon
- Stevens Village
- Venetie
The Yukon-Koyukuk region is comprised of nine communities located along the Yukon and Koyukuk Rivers. The student services staff at CTC provide an array of education support to this area including financial aid, course registration, student advising, UAF admissions, and technical support. Approximately 73 percent of the population is Alaska Native, predominantly Athabascan. Most communities are accessible only by air, by boat during the summer, and by dogsled or snowmachine in the winter.
Service Region Communities:
- Allakaket/Alatna
- Bettles/Evansville
- Galena
- Hughes
- Huslia
- Kaltag
- Koyukuk
- Nulato
- Ruby
News & events
CTC dean candidates to make public presentations
November 26, 2025
Kevin Alexander and Brenda Madore, candidates for dean of the University of Alaska Fairbanks Community and Technical College, will give public presentations Monday, Dec. 1, and Tuesday, Dec. 2.
UAF summit to explore health care careers, education
October 21, 2025
Community members can explore an ever-expanding array of health careers and educational opportunities at the 14th annual Alaska Interior Medical Education Summit. The summit will feature demonstrations, panel discussions and hands-on activities to introduce attendees to various health care careers and education options. It will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25, in the Murie Building at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
UAF culinary program bistro opens for spring season
February 17, 2025
The Borealis Bistro, a lunch service provided by the UAF Community and Technical College culinary arts program, will be open to the public from Feb. 27-May 1.