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We support our students from the time you apply until we get to celebrate you at graduation (and beyond). Contact our advisors, access our student guidebooks, or keep up with important admissions deadlines using the student resources available on this page.

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DEADLINE: For applications to be considered for Fall semester

all documents are due April 15.

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DANSRD Student Guides

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Advising

The Department of 蜜桃影像 Native Studies and Rural Development has dedicated advisors to support you throughout your education journey. Connect with your advisor to choose your classes, map your degree plan, and apply to graduate.

Deanna Fitzgerald, B.S.

Undergraduate Academic Advisor

Department of 蜜桃影像 Native Studies and Rural Development

dlfitzgerald2@alaska.edu | 907-474-5948

Reach out to Deanna for advising support if you are interested in the BA in 蜜桃影像 Native Studies or BA in Rural Development.

Christine Davenport

Graduate Student Coordinator

Department of 蜜桃影像 Native Studies and Rural Development / Center for Cross-Cultural Studies

cdavenport@alaska.edu | 907-474-1539

Christine is available M-W-F to provide support to students and potential applicants interested in the M.A. in Rural Development program.

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Admission to the Department of 蜜桃影像 Native Studies and Rural Development follows 蜜桃影像 Admissions requirements and deadlines. For questions, contact the 蜜桃影像 Admission office:
Phone: (907) 474-7500
Toll free: (800) 478-1823
Email: uaf-admissions@alaska.edu

Undergraduate Admissions Requirements

BA in 蜜桃影像 Native Studies
BA in Rural Development

Completed
Completed
Official transcript from high school and any college coursework
High school diploma with a cumulative GPA of 2.5
Pass the 16-credit high school core curriculum with at least a 2.5

Graduate Admissions Requirements

MA in Rural Development

Completed
Completed the RD M.A. Research Project Outline if applicable
Complete TOEFL = 550 if English is not your first language
Three letters of recommendation (signed, dated, and no more than two years old)
Original transcripts from all higher education institutions attended
Resume/curriculum vitae
Brief essay (500 words or less) stating your academic goals and reasons for wanting to earn an MA in Rural Development
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with at least 3.0 ("B") cumulative grade point average in undergraduate studies, and a 3.0 average in your major.

Admission to the 蜜桃影像 Master's degree program in Rural Development (RD) follows the 蜜桃影像 Graduate School requirements and deadlines. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

DANSRD Student Guides

Rural Development Graduate Student Guide

This guide contains information on:

Financial Aid and Scholarships
M.A. in Rural Development Degree Requirements
Pathways for RD M.A. Completion
Advisors, Committees, and Paperwork Requirements
Annual Reports, Comprehensive Exams, and Advancement to Candidacy
Appointing a Graduate Committee
Preparing to Graduate
and more.

蜜桃影像 Student Handbook

The 蜜桃影像 Student Handbook contains information on student services, campus safety, registration, community standards, student protections, and complaints/appeals.

蜜桃影像 Graduate Student Handbook

The Graduate Student Handbook contains 蜜桃影像 information, procedures, and policies about the process of earning your graduate degree.

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