New Student Orientation — Fall

Your adventure begins at New Student Orientation! Orientation brings together students, staff and campus resources to get you ready for your first semester at UAF. Through a variety of activities and sessions — move-in day, Orientation Kickoff,  movie night, mud volleyball — you’ll learn about campus life and connect with your new community.

Orientation is required for all new students taking in-person classes in Fairbanks.

Online Orientation

You're required to complete Online Orientation before starting your classes at UAF.  This self-paced online program takes about an hour to finish, and can be completed whenever it’s convenient for you. Attending New Student Orientation does not replace Online Orientation — both orientations work together to prepare you for college!

 

 

New Student Orientation Schedule

Check out this preview of what you can expect at your New Student Orientation this fall! We’re still putting the finishing touches on orientation, so some of these details may change.

8 a.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time
Residence Hall Move-In
11 a.m.—5 p.m. Alaska time
Orientation Check In

Location: Wood Center Mall
Meet us at the Orientation Check-In table to receive your nametag, bag and free t-shirt. Both students and guests will check in at this location.
4:30—5 p.m. Alaska time
Earning While Learning - How to Get a Student Job

Attend this session to discover on-campus job opportunities, learn how to apply and see how Career Services can support your success. Student jobs offer income, career skills, networking, real-world experience and flexible hours that fit around class schedules.
5:30—7:30 p.m. Alaska time
Dinner

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. 
TBA
Social
8:00—10:15 a.m. Alaska time
Breakfast & Student Success Fair

Meet the offices and programs at UAF that will help you achieve your academic and personal goals.
10:30 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Alaska time
Orientation Kickoff

Location: Davis Concert Hall
Start your UAF journey at Orientation Kickoff, where you'll hear from university leadership, be welcomed by your academic college and connect with your orientation group. This is your first step into campus life — don’t miss it!
12:30—1:45 p.m. Alaska time
Student Lunch

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat with your Orientation group. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. 
1:45—2:45 p.m. Alaska time
Group Time

Location: Various Locations
Get to know your Orientation Leader and fellow Nanooks in your Orientation group. Groups will meet across campus —  stick with yours so you know where to go.
2:45—4:15 p.m. Alaska time
Safety & Support

Location: Davis Concert Hall
Join us for an in-person Title IX training session during Orientation to learn about your rights, responsibilities, and resources related to gender-based discrimination and harassment. This session fulfills the university’s Title IX training requirement, exempting attendees from the mandatory online training.
4:15—6 p.m. Alaska time
Academics 101 & Academic Open House

Learn what it takes to succeed in the classroom, and explore the programs, offices and services that will support your studies.
6—8 p.m. Alaska time
Outdoor BBQ

Location: Constitution Park
9:30—11:00 p.m. Alaska time
Movie Night
8:30—10:00 a.m. Alaska time
Breakfast

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal.
9:30—11 a.m. Alaska time
Group Time

Location: Various Locations
Get to know your Orientation Leader and fellow Nanooks in your Orientation group. Groups will meet across campus —  stick with yours so you know where to go.
11 a.m.—12:30 p.m. Alaska time
Large Group Activity (TBA)
12:30—2 p.m. Alaska time
Student Lunch

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat with your Orientation group. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. 
TBA
Shopping Shuttle
2—5 p.m. Alaska time
Choose Your Own Adventures
5—7 p.m. Alaska time
Dinner

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal.
7—11 p.m. Alaska time
Field Night at the SRC

Location: SRC/Beluga Field
8:30—10 a.m. Alaska time
Breakfast

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal.
10:30 a.m.—12 p.m. Alaska time
Group Time

Location: Various Locations
Get to know your Orientation Leader and fellow Nanooks in your Orientation group. Groups will meet across campus —  stick with yours so you know where to go.
12—1:30 p.m. Alaska time
Student Lunch

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat with your Orientation group. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. 
12—4 p.m. Alaska time
Mud Volleyball

Location: Nenana Parking Lot
2—5 p.m. Alaska time
Choose Your Own Adventures

Location: Various Locations
TBA
Shopping Shuttle
5—6:30 p.m. Alaska time
Dinner

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your PolarExpress card to swipe for your meal. 
TBA
Nanook Quest
8—10:30 p.m. Alaska time
Late Nighter

Location: Wood Center