Your Adventure Continues
Your Next Steps
Meet With an Admissions Counselor
Whether you are returning to UAF after taking some time away or you want to join UAF to finish a degree you started somewhere else, your first step is to gather all the information you need before you choose to become a Nanook. Our admissions counselors are here to help you find out why UAF is right for you.
Apply to UAF
No essays. No resumes. No letters of rec. Just a straight-forward application that will take you less than 30 minutes to submit and upload your unofficial transcripts from any schools you attended in the past, besides UAF. You'll hear back from Admissions shortly after completing your application.
Order Your Transcripts
Before the start of the semester, you'll need to complete your application by ordering official transcripts from every college you’ve previously attended (yes, each individual one). To be considered official, transcripts must come directly from your previous university to UAF, or sent to UAF by a secure transcript service, such as Parchment. Any transcript faxed, or handled or emailed from a student, will not be considered official. However, you don't need to order official transcripts for UAF, UAA or UAS.
The fastest option is to have your previous university send transcripts electronically. Transcripts can be sent through a secure transcript service such as Parchment, or emailed directly from your previous college to: uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
If your previous school is unable to send transcripts electronically, they can be
mailed in an official, sealed envelope to:
Office of Admissions
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P.O. Box 757480
Fairbanks, AK 99775-7480
If you have any questions, please reach out to the UAF Office of Admissions at 907-474-7500 or uaf-admissions@alaska.edu. We're here to help.
Fund Your Education
Even if you or your family earns a steady income, it's still a good idea to complete the FAFSA each year you're in school. You may qualify for grants or scholarships that you didn't know about.
Consider an Online Degree
UAF's fully online degrees allow you to work within your busy schedule from anywhere in the world and still get a high-quality, accredited education at the resident tuition rate.
Take an Online Class
Even if you're taking classes in-person on UAF's campus, you can still choose to take some online classes to save on tuition and still make progress toward your degree.
Plan for Your Future
What comes next? Meet with a career service advisor to explore career options, prepare applications for internships and jobs, make connections with employers and take control of your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will my old credits still count?
UAF does not have an expiration date on previously taken courses! We recommend you speak with an academic advisor about how those courses will apply to current degree requirements.
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Do I need to reapply or can I be readmitted?
You can be readmitted if it's been less than two years since you were previously admitted to UAF. If that's the case, contact UAF Admissions requesting your application to be reopened.
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Will I need to retake placement tests or meet new requirements?
That depends! If you've taken (and passed) a 100-level writing or math class previously, you likely will not need to do placements. If you don't remember (or you just want to be certain), taking the writing and math placement exams is free and takes roughly 3-4 hours total for both placements. If you'd rather meet with an advisor first, you can do that as well — just know that you might have to take placements before you can actually register for classes.
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What financial aid options are available to me now?
Returning students are still encouraged to complete the FAFSA and can qualify for financial aid. Visit Financial Aid's page to learn more about what's available to you.
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How do I balance school with work and family?
At UAF, you're able to customize your class schedule to fit your life — you can do this with Schedule Planner. Hand-pick the right combination of in-person, online and evening classes that works for you.
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Who can help me plan my path to graduation?
Your academic advisor will be your guide as you register for classes and complete your degree requirements. Both transfer students and returning UAF students can find their advisor on the Nanook Advising page.
ReUp offers support for every step, from re-enrollment to graduation.