The University of Alaska Fairbanks campus, home to the Alaska Constitutional Convention from 1955-56, centers on Signers' Hall, the university's original 1931 gymnasium where the Alaska Constitution was signed by nearly 1,000 witnesses in 1956, three years before statehood, with new Nanooks moving into residence halls each August under the midnight sun of the Alaskan Interior.
Enrollment
5,827
Total Students
Freshman Class
1,457
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 20 - August 20, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
78%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Many incoming students are experiencing Fairbanks, or Alaska itself, for the first time on move-in day - pack accordingly for a genuinely remote, cold-climate campus. All residence halls are smoke-free, as is the entire UAF campus. New Student Orientation runs Aug. 20-23 immediately following move-in, with a required $135 fee for students who must attend.
August 20 - August 20, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
Residence hall data coming soon.
Housing Links
Links open University of Alaska Fairbanks's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
August 20 - August 23, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,500
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at University of Alaska Fairbanks.
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