Commencement details announced; grad deadline extended

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UAF photo by JR Ancheta
UAF will host its 2022 Commencement ceremony on April 30 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.

This year UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. We’re planning to hold two short, student-centered ceremonies, however this is a ticketed event and seating is limited, so students must confirm their attendance at the ceremony via by March 18, 2022. 

The early deadline has been extended to Feb. 6 and the fee is $50. Apply early! After Feb. 6, the fee then rises to $80, with a March 1 final deadline.

The ceremony will be limited to students and their ticketed guests. Students will receive up to four tickets. A waitlist option will be provided for students who may need additional guest tickets. Please email uaf-commencement-team@alaska.edu for more information. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates a few weeks after the ceremony.

The following schools and colleges will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Engineering and Mines
  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Natural Science and Mathematics
  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Rural and Community Development
  •       Community and Technical ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
  •       UAA nursing students — with CNSM

The following schools and colleges will be celebrated at 4 p.m. 

  •       Division of General Studies/interdisciplinary undergrads
  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Liberal Arts
  •       School of Education
  •       ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø of Business and Security Management 

Please see the for other important deadlines and for more information about the ceremonies and important deadlines. There, you can also sign up for mobile app push notifications or to be a class ambassador, or apply to be a student speaker for 2022!