Join the UAF Honors College

Become an Honors student and join a welcoming and engaging community of diverse learners from all majors and backgrounds. The Honors College at UAF offers unique opportunities for research and mentorship, as well as scholarships and other benefits. We invite you to learn more and opt-in today.
 
 

 

Become an Honors student today:

UAF Honors College Opt-in

All eligible undergraduate students can opt-in to the Honors College. To be eligible for opt-in, students must meet one or more of the following criteria:

  • 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
  • 3.7+ college GPA (if transfer student or 30+ UAF credits)
UAF Climate Scholars Opt-In

To be eligible for Climate Scholars track within the UAF Honors College, undergraduate students must meet one of the following criteria:

  • Current UAF Honors student
  • 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
  • 3.7+ college GPA
UAF Honors College Petition

If you do not meet opt-in criteria, but are interested in joining the Honors College and Climate Scholars Program, we strongly encourage you to apply through our Honors College Petition. Petitioning requires that students submit the following:

  • Cumulative GPA from your high school, transferring school, or from UAF
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal statement
  • Interview with Honors staff

Honors College and Climate Scholars Program petitions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions will be announced at the first of each month. If you have questions about your petition, please contact Honors staff.

 

Find experiential learning opportunities for Honors students

Fairbanks, Alaska offers opportunities for field-based, hands-on learning you won’t find anywhere else on Earth. From cutting-edge research to service-learning projects and internships, UAF’s Honors College is your chance to get involved.

Explore Honors College scholarships and grants

The Honors College at UAF awards $50,000 in scholarships each year as well as a variety of research and travel grants to help cover expenses.