Student Resources
At the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies, we are here to support all Indigenous Studies MA or PhD students with hands-on advising from the time you apply until you submit your final thesis/dissertation.
For access to the MA and PhD Indigenous Studies Student Guides, UAF Graduate Student Handbook, and thesis/dissertation resources, check out the links below.
Reach out to our dedicated graduate student coordinator with any questions, concerns, or clarifications. We are here for you.
Christine Davenport
Graduate Student Coordinator
College of Rural and Community Development
Sitka, AK
Reach out to Christine for advising and support.
CXCS Application Process
Admissions:
Admission to the Center for Cross-Cultural Studies programs follows UAF Graduate School requirements and deadlines.
The deadline for fully completed applications is always March 1st.
For questions, contact the UAF Admission office:
Phone: (907) 474-7500
Toll free: (800) 478-1823
Email: uaf-admissions@alaska.edu
Required application components:
- Completed UAF Application (due March 1st)
- A Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least a 3.0 ("B") cumulative grade point average in undergraduate studies, and a 3.0 average in your major.
- Official transcripts of all previous college work (minimum 3.0 GPA). You do not need to submit transcripts from universities within the UA system as they are already on file.
- Statement of Goals (500 words or less): why applying, professional goals, research interests.
- Professional vitae/resume
- Three letters of reference, including two professional references and one letter from a cultural/community organization (signed, dated, no more than 2 years old).
- Writing sample recommended
- NOTE: Students with a BA degree grade point average below 3.0 must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Completed UAF Application (due March 1st)
- Official transcripts of all previous college work (minimum 3.0 GPA). You do not need to submit transcripts from universities within the UA system as they are already on file.
- Letter of intent (500 words or less): why applying, professional goals, research interests and concentration area: Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Indigenous Languages, Indigenous Research, Indigenous Leadership, Indigenous Education, and Indigenous Sustainability.
- Professional vitae/resume
- Three letters of reference, including two professional references and one letter from a cultural/community organization.
- Online financial plans and needs (contact the UAF Graduate School)
- At least a master's degree is required.
- Writing sample recommended
- NOTE: Students with a BA degree grade point average below 3.0 must take the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
Indigenous Studies Graduate Guides
Project/Thesis/Dissertation Resources