Prospective Students

UAF students comprise a diverse group who ultimately seek and obtain careers in economic geology, petroleum industry, or continue their education in graduate school, and seek careers in academia. Our undergraduate BS Geoscience degree offers four different options: Geology, Paleontology, Geospatial sciences, and Geophysics.

The link below provides information and perspectives about seeking a masters degree, crafted by graduate student Meika Jensen, shared with us by the UAF Graduate School:

Interested prospective undergraduate students should apply through the UAF Admissions office, following the standard Undergraduate application procedures. Undergraduate students can then select the appropriate degree program and declare the appropriate Geosciences major or minor. To see the many benefits that the Department of Geosciences offers its undergraduates, and for more information about our degree programs, click the link below .

EDGE Scholarship

The UAF Geoscience Department offers the which provides financial and academic support to low income students. The scholarship is designed to help undergraduate students with demonstrated financial need complete a Bachelor’s degree in Geoscience. Funded by a grant from the National Science Foundation (#2424998)

Text: “E�ٳҷ�” to 907-712-7540 for more information

GeoFORCE Learning Community

The GeoFORCE Learning Community (GeoLC) is designed to enhance participation and academic success of geoscience students at the University of AV��̳ Fairbanks, particularly those from underrepresented groups. These groups include, but are not limited to: 1) Racial and ethnic groups that have been shown to be underrepresented in the geosciences [Black or African Americans, Hispanics or Latinos, AV��̳ Natives, American Indians, Native Hawaiians, or Pacific Islanders]; 2) Graduates of rural or inner-city high schools; and 3) First-generation college students.

For additional information about the structure, purpose, or requirements of the GeoLC, please contact Dr. Sarah Fowell, Director of the GeoFORCE AV��̳ Program and faculty in the UAF Dept. of Geosciences: sjfowell@alaska.edu (907) 474-7810

AV��̳