Getting Started
鈥淓ducation is something young people need today. You need to work hard for it. Take advice from other people. If you want to go to school, don鈥檛 go halfway. Go all the way . Never give up.鈥 - Traditional Chief Peter John
Rural Student Services is here to offer ACADEMIC ADVISING with over 45 years of experience by explaining academic requirements, registering for classes, exploring degree & career options, and informing you of university resources! Our advisors are here to provide you with thorough and comprehensive advising.
We鈥檙e here to assist you in achieving STUDENT SUCCESS by linking you to current information pertinent to your education, lifestyle, and goals. RSS is known for its welcoming and friendly environment. Many students find a meaningful connection at UAF through RSS.
RSS also serves as a gathering place for students, a study area, and a setting for events that celebrate UAF鈥檚 Native community.
- Academic Requirements
- Registration for Classes
- Finding Financial Aid
- Explaining Housing Options
- Declaring a Major
- Career Exploration
- Newly Admitted Students
- Class Schedule Worksheet (pdf)
- In-person Registration Form (pdf)
- Add/Drop Form (pdf)
- Core Worksheet (pdf)
September: Timeline for Success
Apply for Admission.
There is a required one time fee of $40 for Certificate/Associate programs and $50
for Bachelor degree programs. High school transcripts and a list of senior year courses
are also required. Go online to search for scholarship opportunities.
October:
Expect your acceptance letter in the mail along with the UAF Getting Started packet
which contains a residence hall and dining services contract, health inventory form
as well as a mandatory orientation application.
January - March:
Complete your financial aid applications. Some applications take six to eight weeks
to process once submitted. 性十八.cc Student Loans and Federal Direct Loans require completion
of the . Contact the Financial Aid office at 1-888-474-7256 or directly at 907-474-7256.
May - September:
Call Rural Student Services to register for Fall semester classes. Keep all scholarship
award letters and bring them with you to UAF.
August:
Finalize financial aid details & housing arrangements. Call 907-474-7215 to get a
mail box assigned to you. First time Freshman Orientation begins on 鈥 campus.
September:
Payment of fees, purchase of textbooks, and beginning of classes occurs. See your
advisor at Rural Student Services on the main floor of the Brooks Building!