🏠 University of Alaska Fairbanks — Parent Guide

Helping parents understand dorm options, safety, accessibility, and what to expect at University of Alaska Fairbanks.

💡 Tips for parents reviewing dorm options:

🏠 How housing selection works at University of Alaska Fairbanks

UAF assigns housing primarily on a first-come, first-served basis by the date your application is complete. Fall assignments begin rolling out on June 23, with the earliest complete applications receiving the first offers. Incoming first-year students who complete all requirements by May 1 are eligible to participate in a room-selection lottery; lottery times are emailed by May 11.

Students are notified of assignments and roommate contact information via their Housing Portal. Applications received after the initial window are processed on a space-available basis on a rolling two-week schedule.

As of May 14, 2026

📍 Location

Fairbanks, AK

🏛️ College Type

Public Research University

👥 Enrollment

7,500 total students

🏠 Housing

13 dorm buildings reviewed on DormScouter

📊 Dorm Comparison by Safety & Cleanliness

DormOverall ★Safety ★Cleanliness ★ReviewsFeatures
Moore-Bartlett-Skarland Complex 0 🛗 Elevator 🍽️ Dining Hall 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Wickersham Hall 0 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Lathrop Hall 0 🛗 Elevator 🍳 Shared Kitchen
Cutler Apartment Complex 0
Nerland Hall 0
Bunnell House 0
Brooks Building 0
Athabascan Hall 0
Moore Hall 0
Bartlett Hall 0
Skarland Hall 0
Cutler Apartments 0
Eileen's House 0

🔗 More Resources

🔗 Apply for Housing

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🔗 Important Dates & Deadlines

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🔗 Admitted Student Housing Info

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🔗 Residence Life Handbook

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🎓 Class-Year Housing Guides

Year-specific advice for University of Alaska Fairbanks dorms — what changes from freshman to senior year:

🎓 Freshman Guide📚 Sophomore Guide📖 Junior Guide🎉 Senior Guide

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Looking for something specific? Browse University of Alaska Fairbanks dorms filtered by amenity:

❄️ with Air Conditioning🍳 with Shared Kitchen🛗 with Elevator♿ ADA-Accessible🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ Friendly🚿 with Private Bathrooms🛁 with Semi-Private Bathrooms🧼 with Communal Bathrooms♀ All-Female