Details for 2022 UAF Commencement

A UAF diploma cover
UAF photo by JR Ancheta
UAF's 2022 Commencement ceremony will be on April 30 at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks.

This year UAF will celebrate commencement on Saturday, April 30, 2022, at the Carlson Center in Fairbanks. Two short, student-centered ceremonies are planned, but this is a ticketed event and seating is limited, so students must confirm their attendance at the ceremony via by March 18, 2022. 

The ceremony will be limited to students and their ticketed guests. Students will receive up to four tickets. A waitlist option will be provided for students who may need additional guest tickets. Please email uaf-commencement-team@alaska.edu for more information. Diplomas will be mailed to graduates a few weeks after the ceremony.

The early deadline has been extended to Feb. 6 and the fee is $50. After Feb. 6, the fee rises to $80, with a March 1 final deadline.

The following schools and colleges will be celebrated at 11 a.m.

  •       College of Engineering and Mines
  •       College of Natural Science and Mathematics
  •       College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences
  •       College of Rural and Community Development
  •       Community and Technical College
  •       UAA nursing students — with CNSM

The following schools and colleges will be celebrated at 4 p.m. 

  •       Division of General Studies/interdisciplinary undergrads
  •       College of Liberal Arts
  •       School of Education
  •       College of Business and Security Management 

Please see the for other important deadlines and for more information about the ceremonies and important deadlines for students. Email uaf-commencement-team@alaska.edu if you are interested in volunteering at the event.