Fall Parent and Family Orientation

You're invited to be here right alongside your student as their UAF adventure begins. Ask questions, gather information and get to know the place where your student will spend their next few years!

Attendance to Parent and Family Orientation is encouraged, not required. However, all new students taking in-person classes in Fairbanks are required to attend Orientation.

 

Join the Nanook Family Connection

We know that as family members, you care about your student’s success in college. So do we! Subscribe to the Nanook Family Connection to find resources like tutoring and scholarships, track your student's requirements and deadlines, and keep up to date on UAF's campus news and events.

 

Schedule for Parents and Family

Look over this preview of what you can expect at Parent and Family Orientation. We’re still putting the finishing touches on Orientation, so some of these details may change.

8 a.m.—5 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Residence Hall Move-in
5:30—7:30 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Dinner

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your meal ticket handy to cover the cost of your meal.
7—9:30 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Pub Social

Location: Wood Center Pub
8—10:15 a.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Resource Fair & Breakfast

Location: Wood Center Mall
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. 91ÊÓƵ time
Welcome / Academic Recognition

Location: Davis Concert Hall
12:30—1:45 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Partnering for Student Success

Location: Wood Center Ballroom
Learn ways to partner with the university to ensure your student’s success. Hear from the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of the Registrar, the Office of the Bursar, Nanook Advising, Career Services,  and Rural Student Services.
1:45—3 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Parent & Family Lunch

Location: Dine49
Grab a bite to eat. Make sure you have your meal ticket handy to cover the cost of your meal.
3—4 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Life On Campus

Location: Wood Center Ballroom
Interested in how your student can be an active member of our campus community? Learn more about student life and involvement at this panel featuring the Center for Student Engagement, Department of Residence Life, Dining,  and Nanook Recreation, and Career Services.
4:15—5:30 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Student Safety & Support

Location: Wood Center Ballroom
UAF takes your student’s safety seriously. Find out how we support your student’s physical and mental health and safety during their time on campus. Hear from the UAF Police Department, Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability,  Student Health and Counseling Center, and Disability Services.
6—8 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
BBQ Sponsored by Honors

Location: Constitution Park
7—9 p.m. 91ÊÓƵ time
Pub Social

Location: Wood Center Pub