FALL 2019SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKSTM
PARENT AND FAMILY ORIENTATION
FALL 2019SCHEDULE
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKSTM
WELCOME TO
NEW STUDENT ORIENTATIONHello Nanook families!
We want to make sure your student is successful. We’re so glad they have your support.
We’ve got two days of events scheduled to help you make your student’s transition to college as great as it can be.
We welcome you to campus, because you are also part of Nanook Nation.
FOR PARENTS AND FAMILY
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6 a.m.–3 p.m. Airport Shuttle Fairbanks International Airport
Need a ride? We’ll offer continuous shuttle service from the Fairbanks International Airport to the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex.8 a.m.-3 p.m. Rev-It-Up
and Check-inMoore-Bartlett-Skarland
Complex Your student’s one-stop shop to check in for New Student Orientation, move into the residence halls, set up email, check on financial aid, buy a parking decal, get a PolarExpress card and more — all in one convenient location.8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information Station Wood Center
information deskDrop by any time you have a question. If you arrive after 3 p.m., you’ll check in for New Student Orientation here. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Tours Moore-Bartlett-Skarland
ComplexTours will depart every hour, on the hour, from the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex. The final tour will depart at 4 p.m. Noon-12:45 p.m. Student Jobs Wood Center ballroomFind out about student employment opportunities, including on-campus jobs and internships. 1-1:30 p.m. Scholarship Session Wood Center ballroomLearn more about the scholarship application process at UAF and how to look for further financial assistance. 1:45-2:30 p.m. Making Sense of
MoneyWood Center ballroom
We’ll help students understand options and strategies to manage their money.2:30-3 p.m. Parent and Family
Orientation Check-InWood Center ballroom
Check in for Parent and Family Orientation.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
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3-3:30 p.m. Parent and Family Orientation Welcome
Wood Center ballroom
Meet UAF’s leadership and learn what to expect during New Student Orientation.3:30-4:15 p.m. Taking Care of
BusinessWood Center ballroom
Representatives from the Department of Residence Life, Office of Admissions, Office of the Registrar, Bursar’s Office, Financial Aid Office and Dining Services will be available to answer your questions. 4:15-5 p.m. Student Safety and
SupportWood Center ballroom
UAF takes your student’s safety seriously. Find out about the ways we support your student’s physical and mental health. Hear about our approach to educating students about Title IX and healthy relationships, and learn how we help them make healthy choices about alcohol and drugs. 5-7 p.m. Welcome Barbecue Wood CenterMix and mingle with faculty, staff and other students and their families. The cost of the meal is included in your registration.6-7 p.m. Honors Program
ReceptionHonors House
Join staff and faculty from the Honors Program at the Honors House, located at 1818 Copper Lane. Required for all honors students. Parents and family members of honors students are encouraged to attend. 7-9 p.m. Parent and Family
SocialWood Center, the Pub
Unwind in a casual environment with the administrators, staff and faculty who will teach and support your student. Enjoy free light refreshments, and purchase beer and wine. Must be 21+ to enter.
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 228-9 a.m. Breakfast Wood Center, Dine 49The cost of breakfast is included in your registration. 8-9:15 a.m. First-Generation
BreakfastWood Center ballroom
Is your student the first from your family to go to college? Connect with other first-generation college students and their families, to learn about dedicated support services.8:30-10:30 a.m. Student Success
Resource Fair Fine Arts Complex, Regents’ Great Hall
Meet the offices and programs at UAF that will help your student achieve their academic and personal goals.
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10:30 a.m.- noon
Academic Induction Davis Concert Hall
Academic Induction signifies your student’s formal entry into the community of learners at UAF and welcomes them to #NanookNation.Noon-1:30 p.m. Academic Lunch Wood Center, Dine 49Connect with the faculty of UAF in a casual setting as you enjoy a meal together.1:45-3 p.m. Academic Open
HouseVarious locations
Meet the faculty, staff and students in your student’s school or college and learn more about their academic program.
3-4 p.m. Partnering for Student Success
Wood Center ballroom
Learn about ways to partner with the university to ensure your student’s success. 4-5 p.m. Student Panel Wood Center ballroomSpeak with a panel of current students to learn what student life is like and how their families encourage and support them.
College of Engineering and Mines Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility (ELIF) 301
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences O’Neill Building 201College of Liberal Arts Wood Center ballroomCollege of Natural Science and Mathematics
Murie Building auditorium
Community and Technical College Gruening Building 306Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development
Brooks Building 315
Undeclared — General Studies Bunnell Building, Schaible Auditorium
School of Education Gruening Building 718School of Management Duckering Building 252
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Office of Admissions [email protected] 907-474-7500
Office of the Registrar [email protected] 907-474-6300
Financial Aid Office [email protected] 907-474-7256
Office of the Bursar [email protected] 907-474-7384
Residence Life [email protected] 907-474-7247
Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities [email protected] 907-474-7317
Student Health and Counseling Center [email protected] 907-474-7043
The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. UAF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA’s statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/. Photos by UAF photographers. 08/2019
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