Join the UAF Honors College
Become an Honors student and join a welcoming and engaging community of diverse learners from all majors and backgrounds. The Honors College at UAF offers unique opportunities for research and mentorship, as well as scholarships and other benefits. We invite you to learn more and opt-in today.
Become an Honors student today:
NOTE: If you are applying for admission for Fall 2025, you will receive an application decision starting in January 2025. If you are applying for Spring 2025, you can expect a response with 1-2 weeks of submission. Thank you for your consideration!
All eligible undergraduate students can opt-in to the Honors College. To be eligible for opt-in, students must meet one or more of the following criteria:
- 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
- 3.7+ college GPA (if transfer student or 30+ UAF credits)
To be eligible for Climate Scholars track within the UAF Honors College, undergraduate students must meet one of the following criteria:
- Current UAF Honors student
- 3.7+ high school final cumulative GPA (we will use the weighted GPA if you have taken AP classes)
- 3.7+ college GPA
If you do not meet opt-in criteria, but are interested in joining the Honors College and Climate Scholars Program, we strongly encourage you to apply through our Honors College Petition. Petitioning requires that students submit the following:
- Cumulative GPA from your high school, transferring school, or from UAF
- Three letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- Interview with Honors staff
Honors College and Climate Scholars Program petitions will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. Decisions will be announced at the first of each month. If you have questions about your petition, please contact Honors staff.