RSS Holiday Closure Dates 

 The o ffice will be closed Dec. 23rd - Jan. 3rd.
Back to regular office hours January 6th 2020 
 You can still make appointments with your advisor online  here.
Important Dates and Deadlines

Final Exams Schedule

Your final exams will rarely take place at the same time as your actual class. It may not even take place in the same room. Make sure you prepare by asking your professor when and where yours are taking place. You can also check the schedule for the time here.


UAF Holiday Closure
What to do before you leave for the Winter Break!
Dorms Close: Dec.125th by 12 pm (noon)  so plan everything in advance including your travel back home. Residents will not have access to their room during break. They have to remove any perishable food & trash from room and kitchen before leaving for break. Residents that are not returning have to schedule a check-out time with their RA a couple days in advance. Also, residents that are not returning have to thoroughly clean their side of the room and remove  all  their food from the cabinets, fridge, and freezers. Residents have to return all cups, knives, dishes, and wash them. Dorms will  reopen Jan. 10th at 8 am .

**I f residents plan to leave their vehicle on campus over break, then be sure to relocate it to the Taku Parking Lot, or their car will be towed ( at their expense ) for snow removal. **



December RSS Events

Ordering Transcripts
 
Final grades will be posted by noon December 18th.

Make Sure all your grades are posted before ordering your Official Transcripts.

To order your transcript, you must log in to UAOnline. You will find the option to request an official transcript under the Student Services & Account Information menu. If you need any assistance, feel free to give us a call at 907-474-7871 . Keep in mind that this is a process that must be done from your student account. Unfortunately, an advisor cannot initiate it for you.

Tutoring Services

We hope you're doing great in all of your classes! However, if you feel like you're falling behind or just need a little extra help, make sure you seek out a tutor.

We have tons of help on campus, at CTC, and even online! Whether you need to talk to someone about Math, English, Science, or a Foreign Language, you're covered. Visit our  tutor page  to figure out where and when tutors are available in your subject. 

Scholarships

Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP)
Central Bering Sea Fishermen's Association
  • Must have a goal beneficial to St. Paul Island, AK
  • Deadline: December 15th
  • For application and more information, visit  
    http://cbsfa.com/education.html
Walter Charley Memorial Scholarship
Yukon Delta Fisheries Development Association
  • Must be a resident of one of the YDFDA member villages
  • 2.0 GPA for Freshman and Sophomores, 2.5 GPA for Juniors and Seniors
  • Deadline: December 15th
  • Apply through UA Foundation
  • For more information, visit 
    http://www.ydfda.org/opportunities/
Combined Application for College and Higher Education (CACHE) - NSEDC and NSHC 
Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program
  • Up to $7500
  • Must be planning a career in science, mathematics, or engineering
  • GPA 3.0, top fourth of class
  • Deadline: January 5th 
  • For application and more information, visit                     http://www.uaf.edu/goldwater/
Native Village of Kotzebue, Kotzebue IRA
  • Must be enrolled in Kotzebue I.R.A.
  • Deadline: January 10th
  • For application and more information, visit 
     http://kotzebueira.org/


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. Also, a ton of clubs provide free food, so there's that.

Here are some of the clubs we're involved with:

Aarigaa
Aarigaa is a group for students to come together to learn about God, worship, and spend time with one another.
Aarigaa Fairbanks Director: Tristin Jackson 1-224-612-1888

Alaska Native Education Student Association (ANESA)
 
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.
Staff Advisor :  Colleen Angaiak  (907) 474-7871

American Indian Sciences & Engineering Society (AISES) 
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
Staff Advisor: Baxter Bond (907)-888-2532

Alaska Native Social Workers Association (ANSWA)

ANSWA is a student organization for students majoring or interested in social work, sociology, psychology, human service technology. 
Staff Advisor: Gabrielle Russell (907) 474-7871
Staff Advisor: LaVerne Demientieff (Social Work Department) 

Festival of Native Arts 
The Alaska Native Studies Department hosts the annual Festival of Native Arts in March. Volunteers are needed to assist the student-operated organization. Your energy and ideas will contribute to this successful event.
Staff Advisor: Brianna Pauling (907)-474-6686
Staff Advisor: Sheena Tanner (907) 474-7106 

Iñu-Yupiaq 
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: Minnie Naylor (907) 474-6616

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.
Faculty Advisor: Sam Alexander (907) 474-5571

Native Games 
This is a group of students that get together to play Native games.
Staff Advisor: Carlton Hautala 907-474-6684
 

 

Rural Student Services Office Hours

Fall Office Hours:
Monday through Friday - 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

If you need to schedule an appointment with an advisor, please call 
(907) 474-7871 (locally) or (888) 478-1452 (toll free within Alaska).

You can also schedule online at:  
http://www.uaf.edu/ruralss/advising-appointments/

Office location: Second Floor Brooks Building
Email:   [email protected]
Website:  www.uaf.edu/ruralss/
Facebook:  www.facebook.com/uafrss/