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University of Alaska FairbanksMove-In Guide

Fairbanks, Alaska

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1917🔗 www.uaf.edu

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

Jan 7-8, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

78%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

New students move in Jan. 7. The residence halls open to all students Jan. 8, when winter break ends.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (6)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Bartlett Hall

  • Eileen Panigeo MacLean House

  • McIntosh Hall

  • Moore Hall

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  • Skarland Hall

  • Wickersham Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

Apartments (1)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Cutler Apartments

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

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.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

University of Alaska Fairbanks
  • Priority registration
    UAF degree students
    October 19, 2026
  • Open registration
    All UAF, UAA and UAS students, including non-degree
    October 26, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$12,500

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with University of Alaska Fairbanks's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Walgreens4.1 miles
  • Walmart4.3 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.