Resources

Academic Support

Tutoring options, testing information, and alternate ways to earn credit!

  • Student Support Services (SSS) - Provides comprehensive support including tutoring for qualifying, enrolled students. To qualify students must be either first generation students, Pell Grant eligible, or have a confirmed disability. 
  • Math and Stat Tutoring Lab - Available to all UAF students registered in a DMS, MATH or STAT course. Has both walk in and scheduled appointments available, both in person and online. 
  • Writing Center - Offers one-on-one tutoring in-person and virtually for UAF students. By appointment only. 
  • Debbie Moses Learning Center - Run by CTC, the Debbie Moses Learning Center offers Math and Writing tutoring both in-person and virtually. 

Placement tests are needed in both Math and Writing for new students. 

  • ALEKS Math Placement Test  - Placement scores can be found on this website as well. Can be retaken up to 5 times, ALEKS offers study modules for topics that need improvement after the first time taking the test. Scores are valid for 1 year.
  • EdReady Writing Placement Test - This test can also be retaken and offers study paths for score improvement. Scores are valid for 1 year. Must get a score of 70 or higher to place into WRTG F111X. 

Tests that can count towards credit:

  • DSST Exams (DANTEs) - Two hour, multiple choice tests offered in a variety of subjects that offer 3 credits per test. To see a list of UAF approved courses, visit this spreadsheet. Four of these tests may be used for upper division credits - Substance Abuse, Money and Banking, Fundamentals of Cybersecurity, and History of the Soviet Union. 
  • CLEP Exams - 90-120 minute multiple choice tests in a variety of subject. UAF takes credit for some of them, which you can find a list of here. 

UAF will also accept Credit for Prior Learning for a few courses and Credit by Exam (only for LS F101X, AIS F101, and occasionally COJO F141X). 

For more information on alternate ways to earn credit, visit the Catalog entry on Transferring Credits. 

There are multiple research opportunities for students of all academic disciplines. A few that INDS students partake in often are below:

  • URSA -  Awarded on a semester and year long basis, URSA provides funding, support, and credit for students pursuing research and creative pursuits.
  • BLaST and U-RISE - Biomedical research opportunities for undergraduate students. U-RISE application can be found here. 
  • Space Grant - Research Internships funded by the Alaska Space Grant
  • Alaska INBRE - Undergraduate research across the UA system
  • Center for One Health Research - research support for all levels in environmental, human, and animal health.
  • Center ICE - Seed funding for innovation projects throughout the UA system
  • Alaska EPSCoR - STEM research funding and programs  

 

Other Support

All students are recommended to talk with UAF's Financial Aid office to explore all options available to students. Below are some additional resources to be aware of:

  • eCampus offers up to $500 in scholarships each semester. Information is posted here. 
  • The Undergraduate Interdisciplinary Studies Department is able to offer scholarships most terms. Email uaf-interdisciplinary@alaska.edu for more information.
  • Scholarships are available to qualifying Alaska Native students through their regional corporations.
  • Active duty military, their families, and veterans can all learn more about their benefit options through the Veterans and Military Services Office. 

There is a huge range of support services for UAF students. This is by no means a comprehensive list but is a good place to start.

UAF's Career Services offers a wide range of resources for UAF students. If you would like more assistance with career planning and goal building reach out to uaf-career@alaska.edu

Here are few helpful resources to get you started:

  • O*NET - an online service that helps students explore different career paths.
  • Handshake - UAF's online platform to connect students to job opportunities. 
  • What Can I Do With This Major? - provides insight into particular careers based on a student's major
  • Career OneStop - has self-assessments in interests, skills, and values to help students find careers that match them. 

Study Away and Study Abroad are opportunities that are encouraged for all Interdisciplinary Students, whether or not they are in the Global Studies Concentration. The Study Away Office can be reached at uaf-studyaway@alaska.edu

Some Study Away options to consider: