College of Liberal Arts
with less than 30 credits
with more than 30 credits
Masters or PhD
looking for resources
or students with less than 30 credits
The Academic Advising Center will advise all first-year students newly admitted to degree programs or those with fewer than 30 credits at UAF. During this time, students will receive comprehensive advising, including essential skills, resources, and academic support.
Who it’s for: First-year students or students with 0-30 credits in four-year degree programs.
What it accomplishes:
Once you’ve completed 30 credits, you’ll transition to an undergraduate advisor within the College of Liberal Arts (CLA) if your degree is housed there.
If you're a first-year student or have fewer than 30 credits, visit the Academic Advising Center for tailored support and resources!
with 30 credits or more
Our CLA undergraduate comprehensive advisors can assist with registration, petitions, change of major requests and answer any number of questions related to the college experience. Advising appointments are available in person, via telephone or via email.
As you get further in your degree, undergraduate students who have declared a major within the College of Liberal Arts can meet with CLA undergraduate department/program advisors and discuss specialty questions about their major/minor, practicums, internships and capstone projects.
Who it’s for: Undergraduate students within the College of Liberal Arts, who have completed 30 credits or more.
Daniel Darrow
Lead Undergraduate Comprehensive Academic Advisor
Gruening Building, Room 503 G
Schedule your advising appointment with Daniel if you are in a student in one of the following departments/programs: English, Global Languages & Literatures, History, Justice, Linguistics, Music, Philosophy, Political Science and Social Work.To schedule your advising appointment, use the button below or consider visiting during the drop-in hours.
Grace Carroll
Undergraduate Comprehensive Academic Advisor
Gruening Building, Room 503 F
Schedule your advising appointment with Grace if you are a student in one of the following departments/programs: Anthropology, Arctic and Northern Studies, Art, Communication, Film & Theatre, Journalism and Psychology.To schedule your advising appointment, use the button below or consider visiting during the drop-in hours.
If you are unable to find an appointment time that works for your schedule, consider dropping by our offices on Fridays from 8 a.m.- 11 a.m. for drop-in hours. Appointments are first come, first serve during this time frame.
Select an available time slot. Please note that 30 minute time slots are recommended for continuing students.
In the 'description' box type the following: your student ID number and reason for the appointment.
If you need to cancel your appointment simply select the "delete and notify guests" option on Google Calendar. If you are unable to make your appointment, please cancel it as "No Shows" may prevent other students from having a chance to make an appointment.
Who it’s for: Undergraduate students who have declared a major or minor within the College of Liberal Arts and have specialty questions about their major/minor.
Graduate students at UAF don't meet with CLA undergraduate comprehensive academic advisors. Instead, they work with CLA Graduate Program Coordinators or department chairs from within their field of study to develop a study plan, form an advisory committee, and manage their research according to university guidelines.
Students must form their advisory committee within their first two semesters and submit it to the Graduate School. The committee, led by the advisor, guides the student’s progress and includes at least three members for Master’s students and four for Ph.D. students. Non-UAF experts can also serve, sometimes as co-chairs. The committee oversees the study plan, exams, and thesis or dissertation, meeting regularly to assess progress.
Who it’s for: Graduate students pursuing advanced degrees within the College of Liberal Arts.
Graduate students do not meet with CLA undergraduate advisors. Instead, they appoint an advisory committee to guide them through their degree program. CLA has designated department graduate coordinators who will guide you through this process.
More information about advising for graduate students can be found by browsing the Graduate Student Handbook.
or prospective Nanooks
Nondegree students at UAF can receive advising for course selection and academic planning through UAF Admissions. To register, new nondegree students must complete a free application and obtain necessary permissions. While advising is optional, it's recommended for those taking 9 or more credits in a semester or with 30 or more UAF credits.
Nondegree students must meet placement exam requirements for certain courses, and if they later wish to pursue a degree, they must apply for admission and meet the usual requirements. Nondegree students are not eligible for financial aid or priority registration, and graduate students should note that credits earned as a nondegree student may not count toward a graduate degree.
Who it’s for: Individuals interested in taking courses without pursuing a degree or exploring UAF as potential students.
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