Should you apply?

Are you an incoming first year student for the fall 2019 semester? Consider applying for the Emerging Scholars Academy (ESA) on the UAF Campus, August 12 - 21, 2019.

Student Benefit:

• Save more than $1,500 in tuition and fees!
• Earn eight free credits, including COJO F141X and a Social Science (GER) class
• Day-long field trip*
• Make friends that can last throughout your entire college career

What is it?

Nine-day intensive academic orientation includes a 1-credit course:

• Math Preparation for placement through ALEKS
• Behind the scenes tours of campus and research facilities
• Troubleshoot problems with financial aid, course registration, and enrollment
• Exciting interactive group STEM activities
• Panel discussions with professors, current and past students, and administrators

This program is specially designed for 15 students who have local housing and transportation.

How do I qualify?

You qualify if you meet the following criteria:

• Incoming freshman for Fall 2019
• Intending to enroll full-time in a bachelor's program
• Place into WRTG 111X (preferred)
• Qualify for SSS

What much does ESA cost?

• There is ZERO cost to the student! ESA is a federally funded program offered exclusively by Student Support Services.

*Subject to change

Students and staff talk about their ESA experience with SSS:

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