University of Alaska Fairbanks

University of Alaska Fairbanks is on a 2,250-acre campus in the small town setting of Fairbanks, Alaska.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Student Activities

University of Alaska Fairbanks has many clubs, organizations, and activities for students to join – including chorus, theater groups, a campus newspaper, a radio station and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Alaska Fairbanks does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Alaska Fairbanks has the Chi Alpha. In fact, more students participate in the Chi Alpha than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Alaska Fairbanks include Yoga Club, Aurora Aerial Arts, Festival of Native Arts and Gender and Sexuality Alliance.

University of Alaska Fairbanks students' favorite campus traditions are Starvation Gulch, SpringFest and Winter Carnival.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Housing

This table offers information on housing at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus through freshman year. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most University of Alaska Fairbanks students live off campus. In 2022, 19% of undergrads at University of Alaska Fairbanks lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 81% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Alaska Fairbanks. There are 1,554 spots available in on-campus housing for all 5,892 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 920 students chose to live on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

University of Alaska Fairbanks Athletics

At University of Alaska Fairbanks there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Alaska Fairbanks:

Is University of Alaska Fairbanks Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Alaska Fairbanks is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

University of Alaska Fairbanks offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Additionally, University of Alaska Fairbanks has ID check at door of residence halls, crime prevention and safety workshops.

Plan a Visit to University of Alaska Fairbanks

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Alaska Fairbanks, take Parks Highway to Fairbanks, AK. If you need to fly, book your flight to Fairbanks International Airport airport.

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