Discover UAF: Inside Out October 11, 2013

Posted by Lindsey

Thinking about college? Want to see what UAF looks like from the Inside Out? Well then come join us for a fun filled day of mock classes, campus tours and all kinds of other pertinent college information. 

Here's a run down of what your day at Inside Out will look like:

Current students excited for Inside Out

8am: Check-In and Registration

Free coffee, tea, and breakfast (yes, we're feeding you!) while you register. It's also a chance to peruse the different schools and colleges UAF has. This is also a great time to meet other people and sometimes there are current UAF students around to chat with. 

8:40am: Welcome

A group of UAF's fearless leaders, including our Vice Chancellor Mike Sfraga will welcome you and tell you a little bit about our awesome university.

This awesome guy is doing some of the introduction

Learning to be dinosaurs in mock class

9:15am Students- Mock classes

You will be divided into groups based on what you think you may want to major in or if you aren't sure you can join a group that sounds interesting to you! This is a great way to get a feel for what goes on in a UAF classroom. It's super fun! Last year one class got to learn how to walk around like dinosaurs. How cool is that?!

9:15am Parents- Transitioning to College

Moms and dads all over the US and the world experience sending their kids off to college every year. The transition can be difficult for both the student and the parents. This seminar will give you some tips to help make that transition easier. :)

10:15am Walking Tours

This is arguably the best part of the whole Inside Out (in my opinion). The tours are generally led by current students.They are all excited to share their knowledge and love of UAF with you on this tour! In an hour and a half you will see most of what this campus has to offer. You will see the dorms, academic buildings, the student recreation center, and more. Make sure you wear your comfy shoes and bring a hat and gloves. It shouldn't be dreadfully cold yet, but there might be a bit of a fall chill in the air. This is a fun hour and a half full of information! Feel free to ask as many questions as you want!

11:45am- 1:45pm Build Your Own Schedule

There are so many options in college. This block of time allows you to explore some of those options with a variety of workshops.

11:55am- 12:25pm (30 minute session)

Admissions Process

Let us help guide you through this process. We'll walk through the process as well as some of the requirements. 

OR 

On your own:

- Lunch- check out our food options here on campus with a buffet lunch at the Lola Tilly Commons.

- Honors House- Drop by the Honor's house to get a tour and say hi to some of the students that might be hanging out there. Also feel free to ask them questions about the UAF Honors Program.

- Bookstore- Take this little break to check out all the Nanook apparel available on campus. They've got everything from hoodies and sweat pants to pens and coffee mugs! Also check out how to order textbooks from our bookstore.

- Safety First!- Take a walk over to the Whitaker building. This houses our on-campus police station, student run fire station, university health center and disability services. 

- Art Walk- Feeling artsy? Take a walk through our Student Art Gallery and see the works of some truly talented students!

1:15pm- 1:45pm

Explore! Study Abroad/Away

Interested in studying abroad while your in college? This is the workshop for you! Find out how you can study internationally with our study abroad program. Don't want to leave the U.S. that's ok! We have a great study away program through National Student Exchange! 

2pm Students: Student Panel 

Chat with a panel of current UAF students! We're here to answer all your questions about just about anything from why we chose UAF to what campus life is like to what the transition from high school to college was like. Anything! We're here to answer your questions. 

2pm Parents: Taking Care of Business Panel

Admissions, Financial Aid, Residence Life, Student Services and the Business Office. Find out how to help you and your child make the transition to college smoothly. 

3pm GRAND FINALE

You made it through the day! Now for a little fun and games. There may also be a chance to get your picture with our mascot the Nook! Woo!

If you are interested in registering for the awesome event check out this link: http://www.uaf.edu/admissions/visit/inside-out/register/ 

We can't wait to see all of you at the event! It will a a fun and information filled day for both parents and students. 

See you here!!