University of Alaska Fairbanks

What does University of Alaska Fairbanks offer in terms of athletics?

UAF's Alaska Nanooks compete in NCAA varsity athletics. The university's teams do not all compete under the same divisional or conference arrangement: men's ice hockey competes at the Division I level, while other Nanooks sports participate under the rules and affiliations applicable to their teams.

Varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, cross-country running, Nordic skiing, rifle and swimming. A broad list of sports that students play on campus should not be mistaken for a list of varsity teams. Club activities, intramurals and campus recreation provide different levels of participation, often without varsity recruitment. Students interested in a specific sport should check that team's current schedule and participation requirements.

What student groups and Associations are available at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

UAF students can join organizations spanning academic interests, culture, recreation, faith and identity. Student government and recognized clubs provide ways to organize events and represent student interests outside the classroom.

Examples appearing in UAF student-life information include Chi Alpha, the Yoga Club, the Aurora Aerial Club and a Gender and Sexuality Alliance. The Festival of Native Arts also creates opportunities for student involvement in cultural programming, though an event is not the same thing as a standing club. Recognition and activity can change from year to year, so the current student-organization directory is the best way to find active groups and meeting details.

Who studies at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

UAF serves a mixed student population rather than only recent high school graduates. Reported enrollment is 7,358, with students studying through degree and certificate programs, rural campuses and other UAF offerings. The entering undergraduate population included 881 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students and 367 transfer-in students.

Most students come from Alaska: the reported geographic breakdown is 78% Alaska residents, 20% from other U.S. states and 2% from other countries. Enrollment spans traditional college ages and older adults, which matters to applicants looking for classmates with different work and educational histories. Reported racial and ethnic counts include 556 American Indian or Alaska Native students and 503 students identifying with two or more races. These figures describe enrollment, not any individual student's experience or the makeup of a particular class.

How does student life look like at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Everyday student life at UAF reflects both its residential campus and its substantial commuting population. Reported figures put about 17% of students in campus housing and 82% in the commuting category, so participation in evening activities may require different planning for students who travel to campus.

Students can use campus recreation, arts programming, a health clinic and personal counseling services. A student newspaper and student-run radio offer additional ways to participate. Orientation, advising and gathering spaces may help new students make connections, while rural-campus and online students should check which activities and services are available remotely or at their own location rather than assuming every Fairbanks-campus offering is available systemwide.

What libraries are available to students at University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Elmer E. Rasmuson Library is UAF's main academic library. Students can use its study spaces, research help and collections, including online research materials useful beyond the Fairbanks campus.

Reported services include reservable study rooms and extended-access study space. Library databases, journals and research assistance can be especially important for students working away from campus; access to a particular resource may require a UAF account. Students who cannot find an item in UAF's collections can ask library staff about borrowing or document-delivery options and the time those requests may take.