Rural Student Services facilitates the transition from a small school and village environment to university life. Other services provided by RSS include assistance with paperwork required to attend the university, personal counseling, and student advocacy. Rural Student Services is located on the fifth floor of the Gruening Building. Student Assistance at the UAF Downtown Center Advising and support are available at the UAF Downtown Center for students in A.A. and A.A.S. degree and certificate programs. Student Assistance provides services that contribute to a successful learning experience and transition to a career.
Services are available by appointment and on a walk-in basis.
Academic Advising Student Assistance at the UAF Downtown Center provides academic advising with a focus on A.A. and A.A.S. degree and certificate programs. Services include pre-admission advising, academic assessment and placement advising, financial aid information and application, choosing a major, and course selection. On-going academic advising, degree planning and course selection as well as personal crisis intervention and referral are available. Support for students on academic probation is available through the Academic Intervention Program. Student Assistance recognizes the unique concerns of adult and returning students.