Campus Life

Your student's college experience will be more than hitting the books and attending class. At ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ, they've got so many ways to connect with friends, get involved, have fun and grow as an individual.



 

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Living on Campus

Living on campus is a proven way for students to succeed academically, connect with their peers and engage with campus life. That’s why the University of ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Fairbanks requires that all first-year students live on campus.

Most first-year students live in the Moore, Bartlett or Skarland residence halls (students call this the MBS Complex). The Hess Recreation Center connects these three residence halls and serves as a meeting and events area, hosting concerts, conferences and trainings. Living in MBS is an easy way for your student to find their community — students are always out and about, playing a game of pool, studying or just hanging out in their floor's lounge.

Living on campus is not only the best way for your student to be successful academically, it's also very practical — on-campus housing and food costs are actually lower than almost all off-campus housing and food costs in the Fairbanks area. Plus, living on campus maximizes convenience for your student — their classes are a short walk away, all meals are hot-and-ready and their new best friend may just be their roommate match.

Fun fact: ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ’s residence halls are the only ones in the nation to boast a view of the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ Range and Denali — the highest peak in North America.

 

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Dining on Campus

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ offers a variety of dining locations for students — both those living on campus and those commuting to campus. Wood Center’s Dine 49 facility has several types of fare, including Mongolian grill, homestyle meals, deli sandwiches and wraps, pizza, pasta, and a salad bar. Other retail options at the Wood Center include freshly made sushi and American favorites off the grill.

Arctic Java is the main coffee spot on the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's campus, where students can enjoy early-morning and late-evening service, as well as special events and programs on the coffee house stage.

Students living on campus in the residence halls or Cutler apartments will choose a meal plan that fits their lifestyle. Meal plans supply two payment types on a student's Polar Express ID card — blocks and Munch Money. Students use blocks at Dine 49 and Arctic Java to cover a full meal, while Munch Money is used like cash or a debit card at all ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ dining locations.

 

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Student Clubs and Organizations

College is more than classes and exams. It's also friendships, shared experiences and learning to live life on your terms.

ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ students are a friendly, down-to-earth, free-thinking bunch. They make their own paths — exploring, researching and innovating in and out of the classroom. The opportunities for your student to challenge themselves in ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ are endless, not only at school but also in life.

  • Student Activities — ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's Student Activities Office organizes events designed to entertain, educate and inspire the ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ community. Your student can keep up to date on everything going on using the .
  • Clubs and organizations — With more than 100 student organizations and clubs, there's something for everyone. Your student can join ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's nationally acclaimed sustainability program, bead, discuss films, play frisbee, do aerial silks — or even start their own club!
  • Leadership and volunteering — The Student Leadership and Involvement Office offers opportunities for your student to expand their leadership toolbox and make a difference in their community.
  • Wood Center — The Wood Center student union not only houses student dining, a coffee shop, lounges, a games area and the Esports center, but is also home to the Student Activities Office, ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ's student government and the student-run newspaper, The Sun Star.

 

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