Current Students

 

We are here to support you, from admission through degree completion.

Along with our partners across campus, we are committed to providing the guidance, wellness resources, and academic support you need to thrive as you work toward your graduate degree.

 

 


IMPORTANT FAQs

The Graduate School highly recommends students ask a moderator to operate their presentation, to manage waiting rooms for the public, and to monitor online questions.

Additionally, we cannot stress enough the importance of following security protocol when you are using Zoom for presentations and meetings. 

Amid Zoom security concerns, here are four simple ways to help meeting attendees use the Zoom platform with confidence:

  • Safeguard the Zoom meeting link — The link is an open invitation to join your meeting and should only be shared with your attendees. Posting the Zoom link publicly like on Facebook is not a good idea! If you think your Zoom session needs to be open to the public, contact your local help desk to discuss options to fit the specific needs of your meeting.
  • Always log in to the Zoom app first — Before starting your meeting, make sure you are logged in to the Zoom app or the alaska.zoom.us interface. This enables access to meeting controls. 
  • Manage security — Once you are in your Zoom session, use the Security icon along the bottom of the session window to access controls to manage screen sharing or the waiting room, or to lock the meeting.

Useful links:


Please contact the Fairbanks Office of Information Technology (OIT) should you need additional assistance:

Students have the right to appeal academic decisions including, but not limited to, denial of admission, faculty-initiated withdrawal, dismissal from program or pass/fail decisions of a faculty committee on non-course examinations (such as qualifying, comprehensive or thesis examinations).

We encourage students to first speak with the faculty and/or staff members involved to seek a resolution.

However, if the problem persists, please contact the Graduate School for mediation. 

FERPA is the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). FERPA protects you as the student.

We recommend you contacting the Registrar's Office, or visiting  the Student and Enrollment Strategy website.

Graduate Student Health Insurance is only available for Graduate Assistants, Teaching Assistants, Research Assistants, and eligible Graduate Fellows. Students  receiving Graduate Student Health Insurance are encouraged to create an account and explore their more resources at United Healthcare Online. For more information, please visit the Graduate Assistantship (RA/TA) page. 


 

CAMPUS RESOURCES 

The function of ASUAF is to represent and act on behalf of the students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks. They are located in the Wood Center.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-7355 or asuaf.office@alaska.edu.

 The Office of the Bursar is the focal point for students, staff, and faculty as they navigate their fiscal responsibilities at the University. They undertake the management of financial resources, provide guidance for sound fiscal practices, and act as a central collection point for University receipts.

The Office of the Bursar works to make paying your student account as easy as possible so you can focus on your education.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-7384 or UAF-Bursar@alaska.edu.

Career Services provides career counseling sessions in the form of Resume Review, Cover Letter Critique, and Mock Interviews. Career Services also host OnCampus Recruiting for students, alumni, staff, and faculty.

Due to staffing restrictions, they no longer are able to accept walk-ins.
However, appointments can be made by phone (907) 474-7596 or email uaf-career@alaska.edu.

The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities (CSRR) supports student-centered programs and services designed to assist students in achieving their personal, educational, and social goals. 

Our mission is to empower and encourage students to be successful in all facets of their lives and to promote a campus culture of respect and institutional values of diversity, inclusivity, and caring.

The Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities also provides support related to other primary functions of the University, such as student trainings, safety and prevention programs, student requests for assistance, and other issues important to student success and well-being.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474-7317 or uaf-studentrights@alaska.edu.

At UAF Disability Services, our goal is to provide UAF students with access to academic classes and course materials through an interactive accommodation process.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-5655 or uaf-disability-services@alaska.edu.

The UAF Department of Equity and Compliance promotes a working and learning environment free of discrimination, including harassment and violence, and leads a focused effort to build inclusive systems at UAF by ensuring compliance with civil rights laws; providing advice and direction to administration, faculty, staff, supervisors, and students; and institutionalizing processes to eradicate discrimination and build equity.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-7300 or uaf-deo@alaska.edu. 

Librarians and library staff assist students in using library resources and can give guidance on how to best locate research and information resources both in the library and beyond, regardless of format.

As always, seeking out help and assistance from reference staff early in the research process can save many hours of frustrating work.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474-7481 or AskRasmusonLibrary@uaf.libanswers.com. 

OIT provides technical support to all UAF students who are having problems with their personal computers.
Common issues that can be addressed are virus data backups, purchasing and hardware upgrade recommendations, and basic advice and guidance. Please note hardware repair is not part of this service, however, assistance is available to diagnose hardware failures.

Students can submit a request, locate a service desk on campus and view hours of operation by visiting the Office of Information Technology.

For assistance, contact (907) 450-8300, Toll-free 1-800-478-8226, or helpdesk@alaska.edu. 

 
UAF is a military friendly college that offers in-state tuition, credits for military training, VA educational benefits advising and other resources for veteran and military students.

We are also ranked as one of America’s Best Military Friendly Online Colleges.

There are four basic ways that military-affiliated students receive financial support while attending UAF:

  • UAF support
  • VA educational benefits
  • Tuition assistance
  • Support for spouses and dependents.

Explore your options and find more information on their website.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474-7400 or uaf-veterans@alaska.edu.

Nanook Recreation’s mission is to provide the university community with opportunities and facilities to lead active, healthy lifestyles through sport and recreation on campus and out in the beautiful wilderness of Alaska.

Their facilities and programs include the Student Recreation Center, the Patty Ice Arena, the Patty Pool, and the Outdoor Adventure Rental Center.

For more contact information, please visit the Nanook Recreation website.

The Office of the Registrar is available to help you register for classes, find information about college enrollment, and sort out your class schedules and academic records.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-6300,  Toll-Free at: 1-877-474-6046, or uaf-registrar@alaska.edu.

 

The Office of Research Integrity promotes integrity in research and teaching while ensuring a safe and productive work environment. The (ORI) facilitates the responsible conduct of research through educational, preventive, and service activities.

UAF has three research compliance committees who review and monitor research and teaching activities in specific areas:

  • The Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) is responsible for oversight of all university activities involving live vertebrates.

  • The Institutional Review Board (IRB) oversees all research projects in which living people are the subject of the research (research participants).

  • The Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) reviews and approves the use of recombinant DNA, genetically modified organisms, and infectious agents.

    Located in suite 212 of the West Ridge Research Building (WRRB).

For assistance, contact (907) 474-7800 or uafori@alaska.edu.

 
The Resource and Advocacy Center at UAF The Resource and Advocacy Center at UAF provides confidential advocacy and resource referral to students, staff and faculty survivors of intimate partner violence.

The office is staffed by confidential advocates from the Interior Alaska Center for Non-Violent Living.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474-6360 or uafadvocate@iacnvl.org.

 Rural Student Services provides a vital link between the rural communities and the University.

While RSS works in cooperation with other UAF departments and programs, they also provide an atmosphere, which allows students to comfortably exercise their traditions on campus.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474-7871, Toll-free (888) 478-1452, or uaf-rss@alaska.edu.

The UAF Speaking Center is a service provided by the Department of Communication to assist the students and faculty of the University of Alaska Fairbanks in preparing and delivering public presentations.

The Speaking Center is staffed by graduate students in the Professional Communication graduate program.

For assistance, please contact (907) 474- 5470 or uaf-speakingcenter@alaska.edu.

The goal of the Student Health & Counseling Center is to meet the medical and counseling needs of UAF students.

Students that need assistance dealing with stress or other issues are seen on an appointment basis.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-7043 or uaf-sh-cc@alaska.edu

The mission of the UAF SLI program is to cultivate effective leaders for Alaska by creating and supporting a rich variety of student leadership development opportunities, partnering with academic departments and the community, and recognizing successful student leadership.

They provide tools, training, and support to UAF students, to assist them in becoming agents of positive change in their communities.

For assistance, contact (907) 474-1170 or uaf-sli@alaska.edu.

The UAF Fire and Police Departments provide protection of persons and property of UAF and the University Fire Service area.

Emergency telephone for both police and fire is 911. For non-emergency University Police Department assistance, please contact (907) 474-7721 or UAF-Police-Dept@alaska.edu.

For non-emergency University Fire Department assistance, please contact (907) 474-5770 or FDinfo@alaska.edu.

The UAF Writing Center is a student-staffed, student-oriented service of the English Department.

Our tutors, English Department teaching assistants and a few outstanding undergraduate students, can assist you in all phases of the writing process, including use of citation styles—MLA, APA, and Chicago, and editing for clarity and correctness. 

To schedule an appointment, please complete the form on their website.
For assistance, please uaf-writing-center@alaska.edu.