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UAF Admitted Student Experience

Feb. 13-14, 2026

Be a UAF student for a day.

Have an experience that you can only find in Fairbanks, �黨��Ƶ, tailored to admitted students like you.

Navigate the snow-coated corners of UAF's Troth Yeddha' Campus in Fairbanks, where you'll find lessons and memories alike. Dive into a hands-on activity with a UAF professor in your major. Bond with new friends over lunch at UAF's Dine49 dining hall and maybe even meet your future roommate as you tour a UAF residence hall, your new home away from home. Have the kind of fun you can only find at UAF's Winter Carnival — go dog-sledding, climb an ice wall or even take a polar plunge. The choice is yours!

Hear the call to adventure that only Nanook Nation can offer you. Discover if you're bold enough to say yes.

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UAF's Admitted Student Experience is on Friday and Saturday, Feb. 13–14. This event is open to all students admitted for the fall 2026 semester. Spots are limited — sign up now!

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Schedule:

12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		International Hot Chocolates Location: Wood Center Mall
12:30 p.m.—2 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Tea-riffic Blends: DIY Looseleaf Tea Workshop Location: Wood Center Mall
5 p.m.—7 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Mask Making Workshop Location: Arctic Java
5 p.m.—7 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Lego Flower Making Location: Arctic Java
6 p.m.—8 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Outdoor Ice Skating Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
7 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. SFU Location: Patty Center
7 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Polar Plunge Location: Beluga Field

9 a.m.—9:30 a.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Check in Location: Usibelli Building
9:30 a.m.—10 a.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Welcome by Student Leaders and Vice Chancellor
10 a.m.—1 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Campus Tour and Academic Experience with your School Location: Various locations
1 p.m.—3 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—1:45 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Lunch Location: Dine49
1:45 p.m.—2:30 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Financial Aid - Cash for Class Presentation Location: Wood Center Ball Room
2 p.m.—5 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Craft Corner Location: Arctic Java
2:30 p.m.—3 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Financial Aid Fair Location: Wood Center Ball Room
3 p.m.—5 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Optional Individual Academic Advising Meetings Location: Student Success Center, 6th floor of Rasmuson Library
5 p.m.—7 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Winter Gaming Carnival Location: �黨��Ƶ Esports Center
6 p.m.—8 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Snowcones and Serenades Location: Hess Rec
7 p.m.—10 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Polar Lights Promenade Location: Wood Center Ballroom

8:30 a.m.—1 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Optional Individual Financial Aid and Academic Advising Meetings Location: Signers’ Hall, 1st & 2nd floors
9 a.m.—10:15 a.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Breakfast Location: Dine49, Wood Center
9 a.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Saturday Morning Coffee & Cartoons Location: Wood Center & Arctic Java
10 a.m.—12 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Museum of the North Exclusive Behind-the-scenes Tour Location: Museum of the North (meet in the lobby) During this guided experience, you’ll explore rarely seen spaces, learn from museum experts, and gain insight into the stories, conservation work, and decision-making that shape what the public sees on view. Space is limited, and advance registration is required. We look forward to welcoming you to this unique and engaging experience.
12 p.m.—4 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Skiing Location: North Campus Ski Trails
12 p.m.—4 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Sledding Location: Beluga Field
12 p.m.—4 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Outdoor Ice Skating Location: Outdoor Ice Rink at the Student Recreation Center
12 p.m.—4 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Ice Climbing Location: Beluga Field
1 p.m.—3 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Dog Sledding with Trail Breaker Kennel Location: UAF Soccer Fields
1 p.m.—2 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Anything But A Sled Competition Location: Beluga Field
2 p.m.—4 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Build-A-Sled Competition Location: Beluga Field
3 p.m. �黨��Ƶ time		Be My Nanook? Valentine’s Day Women’s Basketball Game: UAF vs. WWU Location: Patty Center

Need Accommodations for the UAF Admitted Student Experience?

Admitted Student Experience Hotel Information.

UAF will provide airport shuttle transportation for guests staying on campus and at hotels not providing shuttles in Fairbanks.

Campus Map:

Visit the UAF campus map page for additional details.

Parking Key

*Accessible parking permits are available through the �黨��Ƶ Division of Motor Vehicles. For temporary campus handicap permits contact UAF Parking Services and present medical documentation.
	UAF decal, permit and pay-by-plate parking (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Pay-by-plate short-term parking only (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Visitors only, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Visitors and UAF-affiliated, metered (8a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Gold decal only (7a.m.-5p.m., M-F)
	Restricted parking/no parking
	No parking unless otherwise posted
	Parking permit kiosk
	Accessible parking*
	Motorcycle parking