North Star College

Take real college courses at the University of Alaska Fairbanks while enrolled in high school to graduate sooner and save money.

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Why Dual Enroll in the University of Alaska Fairbanks?

Are you a junior or senior in high school on track to graduate and looking to get a head start on college? The University of Alaska Fairbanks and the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) offer a dual enrollment program for students like you to get a taste of the college experience while finishing up high school.

As a student dual-enrolled in North Star College, you’ll have the support of a dedicated team of advisors, faculty mentors and peers. Each semester, you’ll take a one-credit support class to learn about skills and strategies for success in college courses. By the time you graduate from North Star College, you’ll have the confidence and credits to enter college prepared to succeed.

Save money while earning college credit

When you join the University of Alaska Fairbanks through North Star College, you’ll not only earn college credits while completing high school, but also save money on those credits. The school district will pay for your tuition, books and most fees. This can save you and your family hundreds if not thousands of dollars on a college degree.

North Star College students can also work toward qualifying for the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS).

North Star College is the financially smart way to get a head start on college!

Take actual college courses

Whereas many other college-prep programs have specialized courses for high school students, the University of Alaska Fairbanks will allow you to take college-level courses taught by our experienced faculty.

Each student takes a minimum of seven college credits, and can take up to 15 per semester. This means that you can possibly enter college as a sophomore or even a junior — saving yourself time and money. This also means that you’ll have many opportunities to try out some of the many University of Alaska Fairbanks majors that you can pursue after graduation.

Experience life on a college campus

College is so much more than the classroom. When you join the University of Alaska Fairbanks through North Star College, you’ll attend classes on campus, giving you unique chances to see what college life is like. North Star College has its own dedicated space on campus for North Star College students.

With a parent’s consent, you can attend UAF academic, community and athletics events. You can also participate in sports, student-run clubs and student organizations. As a member of the University of Alaska Fairbanks, you can qualify for many UAF student jobs to earn extra money and gain experience that can fill out your resume before graduation.

North Star College admission requirements

Each year, North Star College accepts up to 90 juniors and 90 seniors through a lottery program. You must have minimum 2.5 cumulative grade point average and be on track for graduation to qualify for admission into the University of Alaska Fairbanks through North Star College.

How Can Dual Enrollment at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Help You?

Attending college is a major personal and financial decision for you and your family. And the transition from high school to college is not always easy. North Star College makes continuing your education easier by introducing you to college courses and campus life earlier.

North Star College students enter college with a huge advantage over their peers. By starting at the University of Alaska Fairbanks through North Star College, you’ll learn more about yourself and what interests you academically and professionally. This means that you may already know what UAF major you want to explore and what career you want to pursue after graduation.

We're proud to boast that 88% of UAF's dual enrollment students achieve a college degree within six years.

Explore Classes at North Star College

Are you interested in baking? Maybe you’d like to explore the health sciences? Ever tried acting? At the University of Alaska Fairbanks, we offer courses for everyone and every level of experience. One of the most unique aspects of college is the freedom to indulge your curiosity and dedicate attention to the topics that you may not have been able to in high school.

Learn more about courses at the University of Alaska Fairbanks

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