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Important Dates and Deadlines
Friday, Jan. 22
| Deadline for adding classes and late registration; 5pm in person, midnight at UAOnline | Friday, Jan. 22
| Last day for student- and faculty-initiated drops with refund (course does not appear on academic record) | Friday Jan. 22
| Deadline for tuition and fee payment; 5pm in person, midnight at UAOnline | Monday, Feb. 15
| Deadline for UA Foundation and privately funded scholarship applications | Monday, Feb. 15
| Deadline to apply for spring 2021 graduation |
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Dean's and Chancellor's List
We've celebrated the new year, but haven't forgotten about your achievements in the old! Congratulations to those who finished last semester! We want to take this opportunity to recognize our students who made it on the Fall 2020 Dean's and Chancellor's lists. Way to go!
Dean's List
(3.5-3.89 GPA)
Leah Anderson
Kayci Andrews
Zoe Anelon
Emma Ashlock
Michael Austin
Alison Bankston
Tania Beans
KaLynn Coffey
Talia Davis
Pearle Green
Lindy Guernsey
John Harris
Talia Henry
Ruth Hildreth
Scott Jacobs
Logan Juhl
Grace Keller
Claire Ketzler
David Kulikovskiy
Anya Kurzbard
Miranda Lally
Svetlana Landt-Ortega
Kittiphan Laobuadee
Maggie Miller
Tyler Morrison
Christopher Nicolai
Jarred Olin-Duncan
Jay-Mark Pascua
Lynsie Paul
Gabrielle Price
Florence Sarren
Rebecca Sherman-Luce
Anastasia Shugak
Francine Simeon
Mary Jo Skaggs
Natalia Smith
Gabriel Lee Stenek
Michael Stoddard
Thomasina Tall
Esther Tobeluk
Katelyn Tocktoo
Bertha Tritt
Jersey Truesdell
Katelyn VanHoutan
Holly Wofford
Chancellor's List
(3.9-4.0 GPA)
Lenora Commack
Caitlin Conwell
Bethany David
Matt Enoch
Daryl Fisher-Salmon
Simon Friday
Naomi Green
Wetherleigh Griffin
Solveig Henry
Stephen Maxie III
Nikolas McGraw
Ariel Novak
Miya Page
Victoria Pennington
Destiny Reimers
Miguel Saavedra
Luanne Velasco
Diva Velez
Jazmyn Vent
Kelton Warner
Ray'nell Watson
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Positive Connection Nights (PCN)
Thanks for coming to last semester's Positive Connection Nights! Although things have been different the past year, it was great to continue our PCNs, and we are planning on doing the same this semester. If you haven't joined our PCNs before, we prepare a home-cooked meal for pick-up and may have a virtual activity beforehand. We will start of the semester with an Open House Dinner on Friday, January 29th. We will be having a talking circle from 4-5:30pm through zoom sponsored by ANSWA and our FNA partners, and food pick-up will be from 5:30-7pm at the Brooks Building. Please follow covid guidelines and protocols for all our events!
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Spring 2021 Graduation Application Deadline
Exciting!
If you're ready to graduate at the end of this semester, make sure to get with your advisor and submit your application in by February 15th. The application fee is $50 and is added to your student account. The late application fee is $80.
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Financial Aid Competition
Chance to win a three-credit tuition waiver!
When you aren't working on your studies, be sure to start applying for financial aid. Not only will it help you next semester, but you could win some awesome prizes from us!
If you fill out any financial aid applications (including the FAFSA!) for the fall 2021 semester, let your advisor know and you'll be entered into our drawing to win a three-credit tuition waiver. You'll get one entry per piece, so the more you fill out, the higher your chances are of winning!
Competition will run from February 1st-April 22nd.
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UA Foundation Scholarships
Wouldn't it be nice if you could fill out just one application and be considered for over $3 million in scholarships? The UA Foundation application does just that.
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UA Foundation Scholarships
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HLRM Courses
The College of Community and Rural Development's Northwest Campus is honored to present the High Latitude Range Management (HLRM) Spring 2021 Courses! The HLRM program is dedicated to using natural resource education to pioneer our region's response to Alaska's unique food security challenges. The program has been brought together by local experts in ecological science, reindeer herding, and our own faculty to encourage students to follow their own entrepreneurial dreams while practicing environmentally healthy and sustainable methods that co-inside with our own Alaska- Native values.
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Tutoring Services
Spring 2021
We have tons of help on campus, at CTC, and even online! There's help for Math, English, Science, or a Foreign Language. Visit the tutor page to figure out where and when tutors are available in your subject.
RSS Tutoring
If you need help with either math or science, Chris Nicolai is available for zoom tutoring sessions. Contact him if you have any questions: [email protected]
If you need help with public speaking, presentations, mock interviews and more, Keely Pliska from the UAF Speaking Center will be available in-person at the RSS gathering room on Thursdays from 10am-12pm. If this time doesn't work for you, Keely will also be helping in-person at the Speaking Center (5th floor at Gruening Building) on Thursdays from 1:30-4pm. Cannot meet in person? The Speaking Center also holds appointments virtually.
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UAF Shuttle Bus
Do you have classes downtown but no way to get there? The UAF Shuttle Bus provides rides to U Park/Hutchison and CTC Downtown. The shuttle picks up from the North Wood Center bus hut.
The UAF Shuttle Bus also provides rides within campus and weekly rides to Walmart and West Fred Meyers.
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Permanent Fund Dividend
If you haven't applied for your PFD, apply through the stat of Alaska website. Just click on this link http://pfd.alaska.gov/ and follow the prompts.The deadline for applications is March 31st. Please apply now so you don't forget.
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RSS Feedback Survey
Rural Student Services will be handing out a survey. The survey will be available by paper at RSS and online when fall 2021 registration appointments begin, on Monday, March 19th. Remember to fill out prize tickets if you're submitting it online.
Be sure to fill out our survey, we would like to hear your feedback!
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Join a Club! 
A big part of college life is getting involved in things that you're interested in. Not only do you get a chance to make a difference or submerge yourself into your hobbies, but you get to do it with other, like-minded people who have similar goals in mind. Those friendships that you create may be just the thing you need to forge ahead.
Due to our current situation with the virus, some clubs may be held virtually and others in-person with a limited amount of members. Although it may be not be the same experience face-to-face, it is still a great way to connect with others and get involved in clubs you are interested in.
Here are some of the organizations we're involved with:
ANESA is a student organization for students interested in becoming elementary or high school teachers. All students are welcome to join whether or not they are majoring or interested in this area.
Alaska Native Social Workers Association (ANSWA)
ANSWA is a student organization for students majoring or interested in social work, sociology, psychology, human service technology.
AISES is a student organization for students majoring or interested in the natural sciences, computer science, engineering, wildlife, mathematics, health fields, as well as students who intend to be math and/or science teachers. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871
UAF Beading Club
Beaders of all levels or people interested in learning how to bead are welcome. For anyone interested in sharing traditional and modern beading skills. A good time to socialize and relax while learning to bead beautiful pieces.
Faculty Advisor: Kathleen Meckel (907) 474-6842
Festival is a student-led tradition that brings together artists, performers, and knowledge-bearers in a celebration of Native cultures. If you're passionate about sharing culture, running events, building connections, or just want to get involved, they want you! They will be meeting every Wednesday from 1-2pm. The festival will take place on March 25th-27th.
The Iñu-Yupiaq Dance Group is a student dance club that performs many Inupiaq and Yup'ik songs and dances. Everyone is invited to participate. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871 Native American Business Leaders (NABL)NABL is a student organization for students majoring or interested in accounting, applied accounting, applied business, business administration, economics, or rural development. Club Leader: Jordan Kashatok [email protected]Native Games This is a group of students that get together to play Native games. Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala (907) 474-7871 Native Student Union of UAF (NSU)Group of students with intentions and ideas for a positive change in politics. Everyone is invited to attend the meetings. Faculty Advisor: Tia Tidwell [email protected] (907)-460-4454
If you have any questions, please let us know or contact the club's advisor.
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Friendly Reminder!
Wash your hands, mask up (double layered!), and stay 6 feet apart. Stay home and contact the Student Health and Counseling Center if you're experiencing the following symptoms:
- Fever (100°F/38°C) or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Abnormal fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea or gastrointestinal discomfort
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 Rural Student Services Office Hours
At this time, RSS has in-person office hours from 10am-5pm Monday through Friday. However, advisors are staggering their hours at the office with working remotely. Please double check if you have scheduled an appointment, and if it's on the phone or in-person.
If you need to schedule an appointment with an advisor, please call (907) 474-7871.
You can also schedule online at: Office location: Second Floor Brooks Building
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