Fairbanks, AK

Representative

Palmer Muntz

pmuntz@alaska.edu

(907) 987-0443

Degrees Offered

Certificate, Doctorate, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's

Housing and Childcare

On-Campus Native Specific Housing, On-Campus Family Housing, On-Campus Childcare

Student Information

Total Number of Students Enrolled: 7,486

Percentage of Students Who Identify as Native American: 20%

Graduation Rate for Native American Students: 10%

Student to Faculty Ratio: 12:1

Admissions Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree Program Requirements:

  • Have a high school diploma, and

  • Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5, and

  • Have a cumulative GPA of 2.5

If you don't meet these requirements, contact an admissions counselor. You may have options to begin a degree or certificate program, such as starting as a pre-undeclared student or as a nondegree student.

Native American Academics

Certificates and Diplomas: Native Language Education, Tribal Governance, Tribal Justice, Yup'ik Language Proficiency

Minors: Alaska Native Languages, Alaska Native Studies, Tribal Management

Majors: Alaska Native Languages, Alaska Native Studies, Indigenous Studies, Native Language Education, Tribal Governance, Yup'ik Language Proficiency, Yup'ik Language and Culture

Languages Offered: Dene / Athabascan, Iñupiaq, Yup’ik

Native American Supports

Student Organizations: Alaska Native Education Student Association (ANESA), Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP), Alaska Native Student Wellness Alliance (ANSWA), American Indian Science & Engineering Society (AISES), Beading and Sewing Club, Denaakk'e Club, Festival of Native Arts, Iñupiaq Club, Iñu-Yupiaq, Native Alaskan Business Leaders (NABL), Native Games, Native Student Union of UAF, QualiTEA Time, Troth Yeddha' Dance Group, Yugtun Egmilta

Greek Organizations: None

Activities and Events: A Place for Knowledge Exchange Seminar Series, Beading and Sewing, Festival of Native Arts, Native Games, Native Dance

Other Supports: Alaska Native Success Initiative, College of Indigenous Studies, Troth Yeddha' Indigenous Studies Center

Trades Academics

Certificates and Diplomas: Automotive Technology, Aviation Maintenance, Diesel/Heavy Equipment, Facility Maintenance, Welding

Minors: None

Majors: Aviation Maintenance, Construction Management

How does your college support students who are interest in careers in the trades?

University of Alaska Fairbanks (UFA) Community and Technical College (CTC) is part of the University of Alaska Fairbanks and offers more than 50 one-year certificate programs, two-year associate degree programs and occupational endorsements in high demand career fields. CTC's purpose is to prepare workforce-ready graduates.