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University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Fairbanks, Alaska
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School
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Academic

Academic
Opportunities

  • Programs of Study: Alaska Native Studies, American Indian and Indigenous Studies/Native American Studies/American Indigenous Studies/American Studies, American Indian Studies-Society & Culture/Justice and Society, Education: Indigenous Language, Ethnobotany/Herbal Studies, Human & Social Services/Social Work, Indian Art/Jewelry Artisan/Art and Theatre/Film/Cultural Arts, Inupiaq Eskimo, Tlingit, Trades/Career & Technical Education, Tribal Environmental Land Management & Planning/Forestry/Sustainability/Agroecology, Tribal Governance & Administration/Indigenous Leadership/Tribal Administration/Tribal Management, Yup'ik Language and Culture
  • Tribal or Cultural Connection: Aleut; Eskimo
  • Native Specific Majors: Iñupiaq Language; Yup’ik Language and Culture; Alaska Native Studies; Child Development and Family Studies; Human Services; Rural Development
  • Native Specific Minors: Ethnobotany
  • Native Specific Certificates: High Latitude Range Management; Rural Waste Management and Spill Response; Ethnobotany; Tribal Governance; Tribal Justice; Tribal Stewardship; Native Language Education; Rural Human Services; Yup’ik Language and Culture; Sustainable Energy
  • Native Specific Diplomas: Not Offered
  • Native Specific Concentration/Focus: Not Offered
  • Trades, Career & Technical Training: Not Offered
  • Native Specific Elective Courses: Not Offered
  • Native American Teaching Preparation Program: Native Language Education
  • Native Language Courses Offered: Alaska Native, Athabascan, Central Yup’ik, Iñupiaq
  • Native American Program of Study Website: https://uaf.edu/indigenous/
  • Native American Program of Study Contact: [email protected]
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Cultural

Cultural
Supports

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Experiences

Campus
Experiences

  • Native American Specific 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
  • Native American Greek Life: Not Available
  • Native American Specific Events: Indigenous Peoples Day; Festival of Native Arts; Native American Heritage Month activities
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Financial

Financial
Supports

  • Tuition Waiver/In State Tuition: Not Available
  • Other Native American-Specific Financial Support: Not known
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Other

Other
Factors

  • Land Acknowledgement: https://www.uaf.edu/diversity/land-acknowledgement.php
  • General Housing Available for Students: Yes
  • Family Housing Available for Students: Yes
  • Campus Childcare Available: Yes
  • Percent of Native Students on Campus: 13%
  • Graduation Rate for Native Students: 14%
  • High School Pre-College/Cultural Enrichment Recruitment Program: Not Available
  • Notes: Northern Alaska Indigenous Leadership Academy (NAILA); Some programming is only available through the Rural Student Services.
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