high school students take a uaf course this summer

HOW TO REGISTER1 Find courses that interest you from the list inside.

2 Check the course prerequisites at www.uaf.edu/coursefinder/.

3 Obtain permission from the course instructor(s) via email. Instructors’ emails can be found in the 2016 Faculty Directory on the Summer Sessions website under Sessions and Courses. If you have difficulty contacting an instructor to secure permission, ask Summer Sessions staff for assistance.

4 Download a High School Enrollment Form from www.uaf.edu/reg/forms/. Complete the form and note:

• The form must be signed by your parent or guardian.• A printed copy of the instructor’s permission must be attached to the form.

5 You may submit your completed registration form and instructor permission:• By mail to PO Box 757540, Fairbanks AK 99775• In person at the Office of Admissions and the Registrar in Signers’ Hall on

the UAF campus.If you need assistance, we’re glad to help! Contact Felicia Burud at 907-474-7021.

The University of Alaska Fairbanks is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. UAF is an AA/EO employer and educational institution. UAF photos by Todd Paris, except cover: photos by Mike Fisher.

UAF Summer Sessions & Lifelong Learningwww.uaf.edu/summer/216 Eielson Building907-474-7021 • Toll free: [email protected]

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSTAKE A UAF COURSE THIS SUMMER!

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IMPORTANT DATES Open registration and fee paymentLast day to register and attendance is required

Payment deadline. Last day to drop classes for 100% tuition and fee refund Late payment fees begin

Last day for faculty or student initiated withdrawal

SIX-WEEK SESSION I Feb. 29 – May 25 May 25 May 31 June 1 June 15

FULL SESSION Feb. 29 – May 31 May 31 May 31 June 1 July 12

SIX-WEEK SESSION II Feb. 29 – July 8 July 11 July 11 July 12 July 27

SIX WEEK SESSION I: MAY 23-JULY 1

ANTH F242 Native Cultures of AlaskaBIOL F104x Natural History of AlaskaDEVE F104 Preparatory College Writing IIDEVM F060 Elementary AlgebraENGL F111x Introduction to Academic WritingFLM F290 Digital Video EditingGER F103 Conversational German IHIST F100x Modern World HistoryJRN F290 Digital Video EditingLS F101x Library Information and ResearchSOC F100x Individual, Society and Culture

START YOUR COLLEGE CAREER – in high school!Here’s a sample of UAF courses you may be qualified to take:

GET FINANCIAL AID!Pell Grants If you are a graduating senior and you qualify for a Pell Grant 2016–17, there may be money for you to take university classes this summer. You can apply for a 2015–16 School Year Pell Grant, which would help pay for this summer’s courses. Get more information from UAF Financial Aid, 474-7256, [email protected]. See FAFSA.ed.gov to apply. New Student Tuition Awards Available to students who are just beginning their academic career and have accumulated no more than 12 university credits. The New Student Tuition Award covers the tuition for a three credit course if the student:

• is 18 and is a high school graduate or obtained a GED,

• has a 2.5 GPA from high school,• enrolls in a Summer Sessions course that

applies to his/her degree, • passes the course with a C or better.

Students are required to cover the fees associated with the course. Download the application form at www.uaf.edu/summer/financialaid.

EARN DUAL CREDIT!You can complete a high school course requirement and earn college credit at the same time. The Fairbanks North Star Borough School District allows students to apply for high school credit for UAF Summer Sessions courses. To do this students must:

• Begin the approval process with their high school counselor.

• Get approval from the school district’s executive director of alternative instruction and accountability, prior to registering for the university course.

• Supply the school district with the course syllabus which needs to include topics covered, materials being used, assignments required, grading policy and instructor’s credentials.

• Upon course completion submit appropriate paperwork and grade to his/her high school counseling department.

UAF summer courses need to be completed prior to the start of the district’s school year. No more than one (1) outside credit will be allowed per summer.

Need to get your Developmental Math

out of the way fast? Take M-CUBED this summer!

With M-Cubed (Modularized Mastery Math) students can learn independently on a computer with help from a real live instructor, plus DVD assist.

• Pre-test to register — pay for only the modules you need

• Advance at your own pace• Complete up to six credits over the

summer, one module at a time• Flexible course start and completion

dates — great if you are planning a vacation

M-Cubed provides the opportunity to complete both Elementary Algebra (DEVM F055) and Intermediate Algebra (DEVM F105) in one summer. There are only 18 spaces available. To register, contact Jak Maier at 474-7328 or [email protected].

KICK SOMESERIOUS MATH

FULL SESSION: MAY 23-AUGUST 12

ART F284 Basic Digital PhotographyCHEM F105x General Chemistry ICOMM F141x Oral Communication: Public

ContextDEVM F105 Intermediate AlgebraENGL F111x Introduction to Academic WritingHIST F100x Modern World HistoryJRN F204 Basic Digital PhotographyPHYS F103x College Physics

SIX WEEK SESSION II: JULY 6-AUGUST 12

ANTH F100x Individual, Society and CultureART F105 Beginning DrawingART F195 Cartooning and Comic Art IART F201 Beginning CeramicsART F209 Beginning Metalsmithing and

JewelryART F213 Beginning PaintingCHEM F103x Basic General ChemistryCOMM F131x Oral Communication: Group

ContextCOMM F141x Oral Communication: Public

ContextDEVE F109 Preparatory College Writing IIIDEVM F105 Intermediate AlgebraENGL F111x Introduction to Academic Writing