2002-2003 UAF Catalog

2002-2003 catalog imageThe General Catalog is your complete guide to studying at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. The catalog includes information on admission and graduation requirements, the academic calendar, and program and course listings for certificate, associate, bachelor's, master's and Ph.D degree students.

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Index

About this Catalog

Academic Calendar

Accreditation

EXPERIENCE

The University of Alaska Fairbanks Experience

Students
Faculty
Assessment
UAF Mission Statement
Fairbanks Campus
Fairbanks Area
Community and Rural Campuses
Troth Yeddha'

UNDERGRADUATE

Applying for Admission

How to Apply
When to Apply
Conditional and Final Acceptance
Request to Postpone
Immunization Policy
Admission Requirements
Academic Bankruptcy for Returning Students
Course Placement
Transfer of Credit
Transfer within UA System
Alternative Ways to Earn Credit

How to Register

Registration

Academic Regulations

Academic Honors
Academic Progress
Academic Standards
Appeal of Academic Decisions
Attendance
Grade Error Policy
Class Standing
Course Classifications
Full- or Part-time Status/Study Load
Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation
Student Code of Conduct
Information Release
Majors
Petitions
Reserving Courses for Graduate Programs
Students' Rights and Responsibilities

How to Earn a Degree

Requirements
Baccalaureate Degree Requirements in Brief Chart
General University Requirements
General University Requirements for Undergraduate Degrees Chart

Degree Requirements

Certificate Programs
Associate Degrees
Associate of Arts
Associate of Applied Science

Baccalaureate Degrees

The Baccalaureate Experience: The Core Curriculum

Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences
Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Fine Arts
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Technology

GRADUATE

Applying for Admission

Admission Requirements
When to Apply
How to Apply
Transfer of Credit

How to Register

Registration

Academic Regulations

Academic Progress
Academic Standards
Appeal of Academic Decisions
Attendance
Grade Error Policy
Class Standing
Full or Part-time Status/Study Load
Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation
Student Code of Conduct
Information Release
Majors
Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Temporary Leave of Absence

How to Earn a Degree

Requirements
General University Requirements

Degree Requirements

Master's Degrees
Master of Arts -- with thesis
Master of Arts -- with project
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary Education Program
Master of Science -- with thesis
Master of Science -- with project
Master of Business Administration
Master of Civil Engineering
Master of Education
Master of Electrical Engineering
Engineer of Mines Degree
Doctor of Philosophy Degree

UAF EXPENSES

Tuition and Fees

Tuition
Definition: Alaska Resident
Fees Associated With Registration
Other General Fees
Paying Fees
Refunds

Financial Aid

What is Financial Aid?
Who Can Apply?
Who Receives Financial Aid?
Where is the Financial Aid Office located?
How do Students Apply?
How is Eligibility Determined?
What Does it Cost to Attend UAF?
What Types of Aid are Available?
Remaining Eligible
Payment to the Student
Important Financial Aid Dates
Rights and Responsibilities of Accepting Financial Aid

HOUSING

Residence Life

Single student housing
Student family housing

STUDENT SERVICES

Helping You Stay on Track

Academic Advising and Career Development
Academic Advising and the Career Center
Department of Career Services
Developmental Education
International Student Advising
Rural Student Services
Student Assistance at the UAF Downtown Center
Tutoring Services

Academic Records, Registration and Graduation --
Registrar's Office

Admissions Office
Center for Health and Counseling
-- Disability Services
Graduate School
Orientation Program
Polar Express Identification Card
Student Services Dean's Office
Testing Services
Veterans' Services
Wood Center

Campus Resources: What's Available

ASUAF
Academic Computing
Alumni
Army ROTC
Athletics and Recreation
Bookstore
Continuing Education
Exchange Programs in the U.S. & Abroad
Greek Life at UAF
Honor Societies
Honors Program
Leadership Honors
Library
Office of Multicultural Affairs
Museum
Music
Police and Fire Departments
Rural Educator Preparation Partnership
Summer Sessions
Theatre

RESEARCH

Research Institutes and Centers

COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS

DEGREES AND PROGRAMS

Degrees and Programs
Pre-Professional Advising

COURSES

Course Descriptions

UAF REGISTER

UAF Register

UA Board of Regents
UAF Administration
Faculty and Staff
Emeriti

INFORMATION

Directory

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