Join the UAF Honors College

Become an Honors student and join a welcoming and engaging community of diverse learners from all majors and backgrounds. The Honors College at UAF offers unique opportunities for research and mentorship, as well as scholarships and other benefits. We invite you to learn more and opt-in today.
 
 
 
 

How to Join the Honors College

If you meet Honors College eligibility requirements (listed below), use our opt-in form to become an Honors student today:

UAF Honors College Opt-in

Honors College applications will be reviewed and accepted on an ongoing basis and decisions will be announced at the first of each month. If you have questions about your application, please contact Honors staff.

 

Honors College Requirements

Opt-in

To be eligible for the Honors College opt-in process students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • 3.5+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
  • RAHI graduate
  • Emerging Scholar Academy student
  • ANSEP participant
  • UA Scholar
  • BLaST awardee
  • Highest tier Alaska Performance Scholarship awardee
  • 30 or more Advantage Program credits

Students who do not meet opt-in criteria

If you do not meet opt-in criteria listed but are interested in joining the Honors College, we strongly encourage you to apply through our Honors College Petition:

UAF Honors College Petition

Petitioning requires that students submit the following:

  • Cumulative GPA from your high school, transferring school, or from UAF
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Interview with Honors staff
 
 
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