Welcome to the Student Success Center
Winter break closure:
The Student Success Center is closed for the holidays starting Dec. 23, 2024, and will re-open on Jan. 2, 2025.
New thesis, dissertation services:
The UAF Writing Center now offers a dedicated staff member to support graduate students working on their theses and dissertations. The center's new graduate writing support specialist, Victoria Oyewola, is available to work with graduate students at every stage of their writing process, from brainstorming to revising their theses and dissertations. Learn more about the new thesis, dissertation services.
The UAF Student Success Center (SSC) offers an open and flexible environment for student academic collaborations, first-year and career advising, exam services, academic tutoring and peer mentoring services. Featuring group and individual study space, Zoom rooms and a family room, the SSC is here to support your needs so you can succeed!
Our services
The Student Success Center at UAF provides a modern, inviting community environment that facilitates collaboration and private study. Schedule academic tutoring from multiple disciplines, academic success coaching, career advising, testing and exam services, and reserve private space for study. All services are also offered online.
Academic advising
The Academic Advising Center is here to help with registration, adding or dropping classes, discussing academic difficulties, and more. Our first-year advisors provide foundational skills, resources, and academic support for students during their initial 30 credits for four-year degree programs.
Academic coaching
Academic coaching is a partnership between students who seek to improve their study strategies and peer coaches who are trained to listen, ask thought-provoking questions, help students identify resources, and set goals.
Career advising
Career Services is here to help you pave your post-college path. Meet with our advisor to explore career options, perfect your resume and cover letter, prepare applications for internships and jobs, practice interviewing, make connections with employers, and take control of your future!
Communication coaching
The Communication Center helps UAF students and faculty prepare for course-related oral presentations, speeches, interviews and speaking engagements or public presentations outside the classroom.
Math tutoring
Math tutoring is available through the Department of Mathematics and Statistics Math Services, and the CTC Learning Center for students enrolled in lower division UAF MATH and STAT courses.
Mental health counseling
A counselor from UAF’s Student Health and Counseling Center are available at the Student Success Center. They can assist with various personal and interpersonal issues and connect students to mental health workshops, support groups, and other resources. Walk-in counseling is available without a scheduled appointment in room 616.
Tech Support
Visit the Nanook Technology Services help office in room 614 of the Student Success Center for tech support. No appointment needed.
Testing Services
As a national test center, eCampus Testing Services administers paper-and-pencil and computer-based exams for current and prospective students.
Writing tutoring
Get help in all phases of the writing process—brainstorming and generating topics, organizing ideas, developing research strategies, using citation styles (MLA, APA, Chicago, and more), and editing for clarity and correctness.
Reserve space
The SSC offers group and individual study space, Zoom rooms available for reservation by UAF students.