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FALL 2019SCHEDULE

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS

FALL 2019SCHEDULEUNIVERSITY OF ALASKA FAIRBANKS

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WELCOME TO

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION

The next few days will be your introduction to student life at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. You’ll learn about the resources available to you, begin to navigate campus, and meet the faculty and staff here who will teach and support you. We hope you’ll make a few friends and have some fun along the way.

Our team of orientation leaders is here to guide you as you make UAF your home. These experienced students know the ins and outs of UAF and are ready to answer your questions.

We’re excited about your choice to attend UAF.

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6 a.m.–3 p.m. Airport Shuttle Fairbanks International Airport

Need a ride? We’ll offer continuous shuttle service from the Fairbanks International Airport to the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. Rev-It-Up and Check-in

Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex

Your one-stop shop to check in for New Student Orientation, move into the residence halls, set up email, check on financial aid, buy a parking decal, get a PolarExpress card and more — all in one convenient location.

8 a.m.-3 p.m. ALEKS Math Placement

Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex computer lab

Nearly every program requires a math course. Your scores help to place you in math and other core classes that have a math prerequisite. We have a computer lab available to take the assessment. You should plan for 90 minutes to complete it.

8 a.m.-5 p.m. Information Station

Wood Center information desk

Drop by any time you have a question. If you arrive after 3 p.m., you’ll check in for New Student Orientation here.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Tours Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex

Tours will depart every hour, on the hour, from the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex. The final tour will depart at 4 p.m.

Noon-12:45 p.m. Student Jobs Wood Center ballroomFind out about student employment opportunities, including on-campus jobs and internships.

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1-1:30 p.m. Scholarship Session

Wood Center ballroom

Learn about how to apply for scholarships at UAF and how to look for more ways to finance your education.

1:45-2:30 p.m. Making Sense of Money

Wood Center C, D, E, F

We’ll help you understand options and strategies to manage your money.

5-7 p.m. Welcome Barbecue

Wood Center

Mix and mingle with faculty, staff and other students. Bring your family if they’re registered for Parent and Family Orientation.

6-7 p.m. Honors Program Reception

Honors House

Join staff and faculty from the Honors Program at the Honors House, located at 1818 Copper Lane. Required for all honors students; parents and family members of honors students are encouraged to attend.

7-9 p.m. Kickoff and Pep Rally

Patty Center, Alaska Airlines Court

Show your spirit in this blue and gold-filled event that will keep you on your feet and cheering. You’ll also meet your orientation leader and get to know the rest of the incoming class.

9 p.m.-midnight Rooftop Kick Back Wood CenterKick back and relax after your first day of orientation! Enjoy live music, DJs, fire pits and more while you connect with your new #NanookNation community. Sponsored by the Center for Student Engagement.

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Mental health is real.Let’s talk about it.

75% of lifetime mental health conditions begin by age 24.1 in 5 young adults experiences a mental health condition.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE.We're here to help.

There are lots of people who can help you get the support you need. Talk to a parent or family member, a friend, your RA or a trusted professor or advisor. You can also connect with these services:Student Health and Counseling Center 907-474-7043Confidential student resource for counseling and medical services. Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities 907-474-7317Not sure where to go for help? Concerned about another student? Connect with the Center for Student Rights and Responsibilities to find support and learn about available resources. Disability Services 907-474-5655Accommodations for academic classes and course materials. Careline 877-266-4357Confidential, 24-hour Alaska suicide prevention and some-one-to-talk-to line.

8-9 a.m. Breakfast and Group Time

Wood Center, Dine 49

Enjoy breakfast with your orientation group. Check with your orientation leader to find out where your group will meet.

8-9:15 a.m. First-Generation Breakfast


Are you the first person in your family to go to college? Connect with other first-generation college students and their families, and learn about dedicated support services for you. Co-sponsored by Student Support Services and the Nanook Diversity and Action Center.

8:30- 10:30 a.m.

Student Success Resource Fair

Fine Arts Complex, Regents’ Great Hall

Learn about the offices and programs at UAF that will help you achieve your academic and personal goals.

10:30 a.m.- noon

Academic Induction

Davis Concert Hall

Academic Induction signifies your formal entry into the community of learners at UAF and welcomes you to #NanookNation.

Noon-3 p.m. ACT Residual Bunnell Building 131The ACT residual test is available for bachelor’s degree students who have not yet submitted ACT or SAT scores. Please register in advance with Testing Services. Bring $60 in exact change, photo identification and an approved calculator.

Noon-1:30 p.m. Academic Lunch Wood Center, Dine 49Connect with the faculty of UAF in a casual setting as you enjoy a meal together.

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1:45-3 p.m. Academic Open House

Various locations

Meet the faculty, staff and students in your school or college and learn more about your academic program.

College of Engineering and Mines Engineering Learning and Innovation Facility (ELIF) 301

College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences O’Neill Building 201

College of Liberal Arts Wood Center ballroom

College of Natural Science and Mathematics

Murie Building auditorium

Community and Technical College Gruening Building 306

Department of Alaska Native Studies and Rural Development

Brooks Building 315

Undeclared — General Studies Bunnell Building, Schaible Auditorium

School of Education Gruening Building 718

School of Management Duckering Building 252

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3-5 p.m. Title IX and You Davis Concert HallJoin us for an honest conversation about gender equity, healthy relationships and safety. Attendance at this session exempts students from mandatory online Title IX training.

5-6:30 p.m. Dinner and Group Time


Join your orientation group for dinner to socialize and discuss the day’s events.

6:30- 7:30 p.m.

Living on the EDGE: Skarland

Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex,

Hess Recreation CenterConnect with other students living on campus and learn about your responsibilities as a member of UAF’s residential community. Mandatory for all Skarland Hall residents.

6:30- 7:30 p.m.

Commuter Student Connections

Wood Center, Arctic Java

Living off campus? Meet with other commuters and learn how to stay connected to campus life. Free coffee!

8-9 p.m. Living on the EDGE: Moore

Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex,

Hess Recreation CenterConnect with other students living on campus and learn about your responsibilities as a member of UAF’s residential community. Mandatory for all Moore Hall residents.

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9-11 p.m. Outdoor Movie Beluga FieldRelax, watch a movie, have some popcorn, hang with your crew and enjoy the evening. Rain location: Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex, Hess Recreation Center.

Midnight- 2 a.m.

Fred Meyer College Night

Fred Meyer West

Take advantage of special deals and giveaways just for UAF students! Shuttle buses will run between the Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex and Fred Meyer West. Be sure to bring your PolarExpress card.

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Know your rights. Report violations.www.uaf.edu/titleix/ or 474-7300

It also covers pregnancy.

People of any sex, gender, identity

or expression are protected.

Words can bediscriminatory, too.

It’s about more thansexual violence.It’s a

civil right.

UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/. Produced by UAF University Relations. 07/2019

TOP 5 REASONS TO TAKE SUMMER CLASSES1. Stay on track to graduate on time2. Earn 3 credits in just 2 weeks during WINTERmester, MAYmester, and AUGUSTmester3. Save with in-state tuition for all4. Utilize financial aid available exclusively for summer5. Enjoy smaller class sizes and flexible scheduling

www.uaf.edu/summer 216 Eielson Building • [email protected]

8:30-10 a.m. Breakfast and Group Time


Enjoy breakfast with your orientation group. Be sure to check with your orientation leader to find out where your group will meet.

9 a.m.-noon International Student Orientation

Bunnell Building, Schaible Auditorium

Orientation for new international students coordinated by the Office of International Programs and Initiatives. Mandatory for all international students.

10-11 a.m. Academics 101 Wood Center C, D, E, FLearn what it takes to succeed in the classroom, and explore the programs, offices and services that will support your studies.

11:15 a.m.- noon

Academics 102 Various locations

Dive deeper into what it means to be a collegiate scholar, and learn about your academic responsibilities. Your orientation leader will guide you to your group’s classroom meeting location.

Noon-1 p.m. Lunch and Group Time


Eat lunch with your orientation group. Check with your orientation leader to find out where to meet.

1-3 p.m. Information Sessions

Gruening Building

Choose from a menu of topics like campus life, study abroad opportunities, scholarships and financial aid, undergraduate research and more. Five concurrent 30-minute sessions will be offered from 1-1:30 p.m., 1:40-2:10 p.m. and 2:20-2:50 p.m.

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Center for Student Engagement

Clubs, student activities, Nanook Traditions — there are so many ways to get involved and have fun as a member of #NanookNation.

Dining Services

Learn more about Dine 49 — our different meal plans, dining hours, grocery delivery, and on-campus restaurants, coffee shops and convenience stores.

Cold Weather Survival

Wonder how you’ll survive winters in Fairbanks? Learn tips and tricks to surviving and thriving in our unique climate.

Health and Wellness

You’ve got to take care of yourself! Learn about the resources UAF offers to help you make time for yourself.

Office of Information Technology (OIT) — We’re in IT for you.

Problems with your laptop? The Office of Information Technology is here to make your life easier. Learn more about the OIT resources available to you!

Student Leadership and Involvement Office (SLI) — First-Year Academy

The First-Year Leadership Academy supports future UAF community leaders. The academy is open to all first-year students. Be the leader you would follow!

Student Media

Student Media is a student-run, student-funded program that provides information and entertainment for the UAF community while giving students an opportunity to develop skills in radio, journalism and public relations.

Student Support Services

Are you the first generation of college student in your family? Come learn more about how Student Support Services (SSS) can help you excel at UAF.

Study Away

Explore other cultures, countries or colleges with UAF and the National and International Student Exchange program.

Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity (URSA)

Learn more about research grants from Undergraduate Research and Scholarly Activity. From climate science to justice to music and art, URSA wants to help you explore your world. 14

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Office of the Bursar Signers’ Hall

Office of Admissions Signers’ Hall

Office of the Registrar Signers’ Hall

Financial Aid Office Eielson Building 107

Visit these offices on campus to get all your business needs taken care of:

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Bookstore Constitution Hall

Post Office Constitution Hall

Student Health and Counseling Whitaker Building

Office of Information Technology Bunnell Building

INFORMATION SESSIONS

3-4 p.m. Nanook Community Values

Davis Concert Hall

Learn what’s expected of you as a member of the UAF community and how you can take an active role in ensuring everyone feels safe and supported at UAF.

4-5 p.m. Consent and Title IX

Davis Concert Hall

Consent. Get a yes. Every time. The entire time. Learn how to define and practice consent so you can build healthy relationships.

5-6 p.m. Dinner and Group Time


Have dinner with your orientation group and discuss the day’s events.

6:30- 7:30 p.m.

The Price is Too High


Compete for prizes and learn about your rights and responsibilities as a student during this interactive game show.

7:30-11 p.m. Wood Center Late Nighter

Wood Center

Have a ton of fun in the central hub of campus activity. Open mic, free pizza, billiards, darts, ping-pong, board games and giveaways.

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We are at our best when we embrace

DIVERSITY.

Learn how to support diversity at UAF. www.uaf.edu/oeo/ or 474-7300

9-10 a.m. Breakfast and Group Time


Enjoy breakfast with your orientation group. Be sure to check with your orientation leader to find out where your group will meet.

10 a.m.-noon Nanook Quest Wood CenterCompete against other orientation groups on a campuswide scavenger hunt. Locate your classrooms along the way.

Noon-1 p.m. Lunch and Group Time


Eat lunch with your orientation group. Check with your orientation leader to find out where to meet.

1-3 p.m. Nanooks Care Wood Center C, D, E, FCollege can be stressful. Learn how to take care of yourself and your fellow Nanooks.

3-4 p.m. UA Scholars Orientation

Wood Center C, D, E, F

Mandatory for all UA Scholars.

4-7:30 p.m. Closing Celebration Student Recreation Center

Nanook Recreation hosts our end-of-orientation celebration! Start your first year as a Nanook with free food, games, prizes and a whole lot of fun, learning about everything Nanook Recreation has to offer.

9-11 p.m. Karaoke

Sing your heart out or sit back and listen. No talent required.

SATURDAY, AUGUST 24

Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex, Hess Recreation Center

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CONSENT.GET A YES.

Every time. The entire time.

Learn more at www.uaf.edu/titleix/ or call 474-7300.

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CONSENT.GET A YES.

Every time. The entire time.

Learn more at www.uaf.edu/titleix/ or call 474-7300.

Wednesday 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Rev-It-Up

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Campus Tours

Thursday 6:30/8 p.m. Living on the EDGE

Saturday 9-11 p.m. Karaoke

Wednesday 7-9 p.m. Kickoff and Pep Rally

Saturday 4-7:30 p.m. Closing Celebration

Thursday 9-11 p.m. Outdoor Movie

Friday 1-3 p.m. Information Sessions Schaible Auditorium

ALL MEALS SERVED AT DINE 49

Wednesday Noon-2:30 p.m. Information Sessions

5-7 p.m. Welcome Barbecue

9-midnight Rooftop Kick Back

Thursday 8-9:15 a.m. First-Generation Breakfast

Noon-1:30 p.m. Academic Lunch

6:30-7:30 p.m. Commuter Student Connections

Friday 10-11 a.m. Academics 101

6:30-7:30 p.m. The Price is Too High

7:30-11 p.m. Wood Center Late Nighter

Saturday 10 a.m.-noon Nanook Quest

1-3 p.m. Nanooks Care

Thursday 8:30- 10:30 a.m.

Student Success Resource Fair

10:30 a.m.- noon

Academic Induction

3-5 p.m. Title IX and You

Friday 3-4 p.m. Nanook Community Values

4-5 p.m. Consent and Title IX

Thursday Noon-3 p.m. ACT Residual

Friday 9 a.m.-noon International Student Orientation

MY ORIENTATION GROUP

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. UAF is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educational institution. UAF does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, physical or mental disability, status as a protected veteran, marital status, changes in marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, parenthood, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, or other legally protected status. The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination, including against sex discrimination, applies to students, employees, and applicants for admission and employment. Contact information, applicable laws, and complaint procedures are included on UA’s statement of nondiscrimination available at www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination/. Photos by UAF photographers. 08/2019

MY ORIENTATION GROUPOrientation leader:

Email:

Phone:

Our group meeting location is:

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