The catalog is a 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 PhD degree students.
The catalog is updated each academic year to reflect changes in academic rules and degree requirements. If you are looking for a different academic year than the one listed above, view our archived catalogs.
Departments and individuals who wish to obtain printed copies of the 2015–2016 catalog may order them from the CRCD Bookstore (474-7711 or CRCD-gotbooks@alaska.edu). Single copies of the academic catalog will cost between $20–25 each, depending in part on the type of binding requested.
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Consequences of Canceling a Housing Contract
Room Use During Vacation Periods
Family Housing/Graduate Housing
Immunization Policy and Housing
Mandatory Immunizations and Tests
Academic Advising and Learning Assistance
Community and Technical College Student Assistance and Advising Center
International Student Advising
Academic Records, Registration and Graduation
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Diversity and Equal Opportunity
PolarExpress Identification Card
Student Health and Counseling Center
Study Abroad And International Exchange Programs
Summer Sessions and Lifelong Learning
Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity
How to Earn an Occupational Endorsement
General University Requirements
Occupational Endorsement Requirements
Occupational Endorsement Programs
Certificates and Associate Degrees
How to Earn a Certificate or Associate Degree
General University Requirements
Degree Requirements and Time Limits
Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Types of Certificates and Associate Degrees
General Associate Degree Requirements
Associate of Arts Requirements
Associate of Applied Science Requirements
Associate of Science Requirements
Certificate and Associate Degree Programs
How to Earn a Bachelor's Degree
General University Requirements
Degree Requirements and Time Limits
Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Reserving Courses for Graduate Programs
Bachelor's Degree Requirements
Course Classifications for the Baccalaureate Core
Bachelor of Business Administration
Bachelor of Emergency Management
Pre-Professional Opportunities
Academics, Policies and Regulations
General University Requirements
Requirements for Graduate Certificates
Requirements for Graduate Degrees
Exceptions to Degree Requirements
Master of Arts -- with Project
Master of Science -- with Project
Master of Science -- with Thesis
Master of Business Administration
Master of Electrical Engineering
Master of Natural Resources Management and Geography
Peace Corps Master's International Program
How to Read the Course Descriptions
UAF Administration, Faculty and Emeriti
Degrees and Programs at a Glance
Degrees Conferred, Spring 2013
Estimated 2014 - 2015 UAF Annual Costs
Bristol Bay Campus in Dillingham
Community and Technical College Campus in Fairbanks
eLearning and Distance Education
Natural Resources and Extension
Natural Science and Mathematics
Rural and Community Development
Research Institutes, Centers and Consortia
Agricultural and Forestry Experiment Station
Alaska Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit
Center for Cross-Cultural Studies
Juneau Center, School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
Center for Global Change and Arctic System Research
International Arctic Research Center
Kodiak Seafood and Marine Science Center
Institute of Northern Engineering
University of Alaska Museum of the North
Applying for Admission: Occupational Endorsement Programs
Applying for Admission: Certificate or Associate Degree Programs
Readmission of Former Degree-seeking Students
Applying for Admission: Bachelor's Degree Programs
Conditional and Final Acceptance
Applying for a Second Bachelor's Degree
Readmission of Former Degree-seeking Students
Applying for Admission: Graduate Degree Programs
Applying for Admission: International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Transferring Credits within the UA System
High School and Secondary School Students
Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing from Classes
Withdrawals After the Deadline
Faculty-initiated Drop or Withdrawal
Full- or Part-time Status/Study Load
Grading System and Grade Point Average Computation
Academic Decisions Other Than Grades
Students' Rights and Responsibilities
Resident and Non-Resident Tuition
Exception to Policy: Appeal for Refund of Tuition
How to Apply for Financial Aid
Scholarships, Grants and Tuition Waivers
The following files are PDFs and require Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Front matter: Welcome, Accreditation and Table of Contents (p. 1-3)
- Degrees and Programs at a Glance Will open a PDF in new window (p. 4-5)
- Overview Will open a PDF in new window (p. 6-20)
- Getting Started Will open a PDF in new window (p. 21-42)
- Academics and Regulations Will open a PDF in new window (p. 43-50)
- Costs and Financial Aid Will open a PDF in new window (p. 51-64)
- Housing and Dining Will open a PDF in new window (p. 65-69)
- Services and Resources Will open a PDF in new window (p. 70–82)
- Occupational Endorsements Will open a PDF in new window (p. 83–91)
- Certificates and Associate Degrees Will open a PDF in new window (p. 92–125)
- Bachelor's Degrees Will open a PDF in new window (p. 126–197)
- Graduate Degrees Will open a PDF in new window (p. 198–245)
- Course Descriptions Will open a PDF in new window (p. 246–465)
- Back matter: UAF Administration, Faculty and Emeriti; Index; and Academic Calendar Will open a PDF in new window (p. 466–490)
- Entire 2015-2016 catalog Will open a PDF in new window (11.9MB)