The Honors College
Welcome to our community of scholars
The UAF Honors College is a place where interdisciplinary and hands on learning is cultivated. We recruit talented, motivated and highly engaged students who are ready for a stimulating academic environment. We provide rich scholastic and social experiences for our students that fosters an environment of innovative education.
In Nanook Nation, Honors is a verb.
The Honors College is about creating opportunities for your community as much as yourself. We strive to find science-based solutions, informed by indigenous knowledge and powered by 21st-century tools. We believe in doing the research and living your learning. We help you identify internships, research projects, and more that best fit your interests and goals. We work to connect you with community engagement opportunities and international experiences that will enrich your education, and broaden your horizons.
Experience Honors
In the Honors College you’ll find a community of people like you. Students with grit, resilience and a spirit of adventure who are ready to take on today’s biggest challenges. We’re here to help them, and you, succeed.
Our students come from all majors and from all over the world. We invite you to learn more about the Honors College and join our growing community.
Go on an adventure with one of our hands-on climate intensives.
Learn more about the Climate Intensives
Study abroad as part of an international student exchange program focused on climate change.
Learn more about climate exchanges and internships
Hang out with friends, study, use the conference room, cook, do laundry and more in the Honors House.
Learn more about the Honors House
Make friends with other students who share similar interests and majors in this residential housing program.
Learn more about the Honors Living Learning CommunityHonors College Events
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Aug19
The Financial Aid Office is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday for in-person assistance or you may schedule a virtual appointment with a financial aid advisor
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Aug24
Residence halls open to first-year students only,
MBS Complex
8:00 AM -
Aug29
First day of instruction; late registration begins
Do you have an event for Honors Students?
If you have an event you want Honors Students to know about please contact Kate Avery at ktavery@alaska.edu.