UAF Admitted Student Experience

Feb. 13-14, 2026

 

 

Be a UAF student for a day.

Have an experience that you can only find in Fairbanks, 91ÊÓƵ, tailored to admitted students like you.

Navigate the snow-coated corners of UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks, where you'll find lessons and memories alike. Dive into a hands-on activity with a UAF professor in your major. Bond with new friends over lunch at UAF's Dine49 dining hall and maybe even meet your future roommate as you tour a UAF residence hall, your new home away from home. Have the kind of fun you can only find at UAF's Winter Carnival — go dog-sledding, climb an ice wall or even take a polar plunge. The choice is yours!

Hear the call to adventure that only Nanook Nation can offer you. Discover if you're bold enough to say yes.

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UAF's Admitted Student Experience is on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13–14. This event is open to all students admitted for the fall 2026 semester. Spots are limited —  sign up now!

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Schedule:

12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
International Hot Chocolates

Location: Wood Center Mall
12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Tea-riffic Blends: DIY Looseleaf Tea Workshop

Location: Wood Center Mall
5 p.m.—7 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Mask Making Workshop

Location: Arctic Java
5 p.m.—7 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Lego Flower Making

Location: Arctic Java
6 p.m.—8 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Outdoor Ice Skating

Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
7 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. SFU

Location: Patty Center
7 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Polar Plunge

Location: Beluga Field
9 a.m.—9:30 a.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Check in

Location: Usibelli Building
9:30 a.m.—10 a.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Welcome by Student Leaders and Vice Chancellor
10 a.m.—1 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Campus Tour and Academic Experience with your School

Location: Various locations
1 p.m.—3 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—1:45 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Lunch

Location: Dine49
1:45 p.m.—2:30 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Financial Aid - Cash for Class Presentation

Location: Wood Center Ball Room
2 p.m.—5 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Craft Corner

Location: Arctic Java
2:30 p.m.—3 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Financial Aid Fair

Location: Wood Center Ball Room
3 p.m.—5 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Optional Individual Academic Advising Meetings

Location: Student Success Center, 6th floor of Rasmuson Library
5 p.m.—7 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Winter Gaming Carnival

Location: 91ÊÓƵ Esports Center
6 p.m.—8 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Snowcones and Serenades

Location: Hess Rec
7 p.m.—10 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Polar Lights Promenade

Location: Wood Center Ballroom
8:30 a.m.—1 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Optional Individual Financial Aid and Academic Advising Meetings

Location: Signers’ Hall, 1st & 2nd floors
9 a.m.—10:15 a.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Breakfast

Location: Dine49, Wood Center
9 a.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Saturday Morning Coffee & Cartoons

Location: Wood Center & Arctic Java
10 a.m.—12 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Museum of the North Exclusive Behind-the-scenes Tour

Location: Museum of the North (meet in the lobby)

During this guided experience, you’ll explore rarely seen spaces, learn from museum experts, and gain insight into the stories, conservation work, and decision-making that shape what the public sees on view. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and engaging experience.
12 p.m.—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Skiing

Location: North Campus Ski Trails
12 p.m.—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Sledding

Location: Beluga Field
12 p.m.—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Outdoor Ice Skating

Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
12 p.m.—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Ice Climbing

Location: Beluga Field
1 p.m.—3 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel

Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—2 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Anything But A Sled Competition

Location: Beluga Field
2 p.m.—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Build-A-Sled Competition

Location: Beluga Field
3 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Be My Nanook? Valentine’s Day Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. WWU

Location: Patty Center

 

Need Accommodations for the UAF Admitted Student Experience?

Admitted Student Experience Hotel Information.

UAF will provide airport shuttle transportation for guests staying on campus and at hotels not providing shuttles in Fairbanks.

 

Campus Map:

Visit the UAF campus map page for additional details.

Parking Key

*Accessible parking permits are available through the 91ÊÓƵ Division of Motor Vehicles. For temporary campus handicap permits contact UAF Parking Services and present medical documentation.
UAF decal or permit ares are depicted as yellow with horizontal white stripes UAF decal, permit and pay-by-plate parking (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
pay by plate parking areas are depicted as green with densely spaced white dots Pay-by-plate short-term parking only (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
visitor only parking, metered areas are depicted as red with widely spaced white dots Visitors only, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
visitors and uaf-affiliated, metered areas are depicted as pink with vertical white stripes Visitors and UAF-affiliated, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
gold decal only areas are depicted as orange with diagonal white stripes Gold decal only (7a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
restricted parking areas are depicted as solid light blue Restricted parking/no parking
no parking areas are depicted as white or grey spaces No parking unless otherwise posted
parking kiosk locations are marked with a blue and white kiosk icon Parking permit kiosk
accessible parking areas are marked with an accessible wheelchair icon Accessible parking*
motorcycle parking spaces are depicted with a motorcycle icon Motorcycle parking