Academics
-- Campus Catalog --Registration PriorityClosed ProgramsNursing, Veterinary Medicine
LimitationsMusic/theater/fine arts courses may require special permission. Certain 400-level Biology courses may be extremely limited. Criminal Justice, Cross-cultural Studies, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, and Social Work courses are mostly via distance, limited in-person classes available.
Unique Academic Programs- Alaska Native Studies
- Northern Studies
- Petroleum Engineering
Options
Study Abroad Access: Yes
Undergraduate Majors Open to NSE StudentsAnthropology: Anthropology
Area Studies: Alaska Native Studies, Japanese Studies, Northern Studies
Art/Design/Fine Art: Art, Drawing, Studio Art, Theater Art
Athletics: Sports Management/Administration
Biological Sciences: Biology/Life Science, Fish Biology, Wildlife Biology
Business: Accounting, Business Administration
Chemistry: Chemistry
Communications: Communication, Film, Journalism
Computer Science: System Administration
Consumer and Family Studies: Family Studies
Earth Sciences: Earth Science, Geology, Geosciences
Economics: Economics
Education: Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
Engineering: Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Geological Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mineral/Mining Engineering, Petroleum Engineering
English: English, Linguistics
Environmental Studies: Environmental Studies, Fisheries Science, Natural Resources, Natural Resources/Science/Management, Wildlife Biology/Science, Wildlife Management
Food Science: Culinary Arts
General Studies: Gender Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Natural Sciences
Geography and Urban Studies: Geographic Information Sciences & Emergency Management, Geography, Rural Community Development
Geology: Geology
History: History
Information Studies: Computer Science
Languages: American Sign Language, Chinese, Eskimo, French, German, Japanese, Russian, Spanish
Marine Sciences: Marine Sciences
Mathematics: Mathematics, Statistics
Performing Arts: Music, Theater Arts/Drama
Physics: Geophysics, Physics
Political Science: Political Science
Psychology: Psychology
Recreation: Recreation
Sociology/Social Work: Social Work, Sociology, Women and Gender Studies
Technology: Emergency Administration and Planning
Tuition / Fees
-- Campus Budget --
- Fees are subject to change without notice.
- Two semesters = one academic year
- Three quarters = one academic year
Tuition and Fees Per Semester - Host Payment (Plan A) Students
- Figures are current as of 10/21/19.
- Estimated cost: $4989.
- Expect 5-15% increase for the subsequent academic year.
- Figures are based on 15 hours. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your actual enrollment.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Host Payment (Plan A) students.
Tuition and Fees - Home Payment (Plan B) Students
- No tuition/fees are paid to the host campus.
- Figures do not include costs you will incur for course specific enrollment (e.g., laboratory courses, student teaching, studio art)
- See below for credit hour restrictions and/or miscellaneous fees applicable to Home Payment (Plan B) students.
Maximum Credit Hours Per Semester
- Host Payment (Plan A): 18
- Home Payment (Plan B): 18
Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 10/21/19.
| Purpose |
Amount |
Period |
Plan |
Status |
| Housing Deposit |
$355 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Parking Fee |
$143 |
Year |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| Orientation Fee |
$115 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
| PO Box Rental Fee |
$55 |
Semester |
Plan A & B |
Optional |
Important Notes: Any courses within the School of Management or the School of Engineering and Mines will incur a 20% surcharge based on the in-state tuition charge for the course. This must be paid by both Plan A (Host) and Plan B (Home) as it is considered a specific course fee.
There is no mail service to on-campus housing. Students can rent a PO Box for $55 per semester. Students living off-campus can also rent a PO Box.
Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $800 per semester.
Financial Aid
Host Payment (Plan A)
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.
For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:
Use FAFSA CODE: 001063
Home Payment (Plan B)
For eligible Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.
Canada
Regardless of Payment Plan, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.
Room / Meals
Figures are current as of 10/21/19
On-Campus Housing Per Semester
- 22% living on campus
- Double: $5220 (includes meals)
- Per semester unless otherwise noted
- On campus living encouraged
Off-Campus Housing
- Approximate monthly cost: $$800+
- Proximity to campus: 1-20
- Local Public Transportation Available to Campus
Notes About HousingApply as early as possible for the fall semester for higher probability of requested dorm type.
If you wish to live off-campus, keep in mind that you may see advertisements for 'dry cabins'--these are cabins without running water (they have an outhouse). There is public transportation in Fairbanks.
Meal Plans Per Semester
- Meal purchase is required for on campus living.
- $2150 declining balance plan.
Notes About Meal PlansAll plans are declining balance with block dinners. More information is here: https://www.uaf.edu/dining/meal-plans/resident.php
