Rural Student Services

RSS MISSION STATEMENT: Rural Student Services is committed to responding to student needs by providi Every student is important to us.

Rural Student Services began in 1969 and was previously called Student Orientation Services. Students lobbied for a program that could assist Native students of the University of Alaska Fairbanks community. As a result, the 1969 Alaska State Legislature passed House Concurrent Resolution No. 56 and requested that the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska institute a comprehensive plan to pr

ovide services to Alaska Native students whose goal was to receive a college education. Since then, the RSS program has continued to meet the ever changing needs of rural students by acknowledging and incorporating a strong cross-cultural counseling base and involving rural communities in forging new directions. The primary objective for these efforts is the retention and matriculation of rural students in the many degree programs offered through UAF. RSS provides a vital link between the rural communities and the University. While RSS works in cooperation with other UAF departments and programs, we also provide an atmosphere which allows students to comfortably exercise their traditions on campus. UAF's Native and rural students use RSS as a forum for their concerns and as a gathering place for Native feasts offered in cooperation with the Alaska Native Studies (ANS) Elders-in-Residence program. At UAF, there are many opportunities to grow and develop, both academically and personally. We are ready to work with any student whether a new freshman is just beginning an undergraduate degree program, a transfer student is continuing his/her education or a student is returning to school after several years of absence. RSS offers a variety of activities and programs ranging from pre-arrival services to cultural events, all of which are designed to meet individual needs. This attitude is reflected in all that we do, especially when assisting students in making choices regarding any aspect of their university experience. Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance to you or any student you know. We appreciate your input in helping us implement our mission statement.

06/10/2026

here’s a short “everyday” GRWM for work 😇

Photos from Rural Student Services's post

06/09/2026

Waqaa!! ⭐️ My name is Dee and I will be taking over the RSS Instagram to show you a little piece of my summer for a week!

Let me introduce myself! My name is Deandra Ciukaq Nicholai and I am from a rural village along the Yukon Kuskokwim Delta River called Kasigluk! I’m currently studying for my BA in Psychology and a minor in Yup’ik ✨ I am a student marketing assistant for the College of Indigenous Studies, where I am also RAHI’s photographer! (shout out & ) :)

Outside of school and work, I enjoy taking photos (obviously), reading books, singing karaoke, thrifting, hanging out with my friends, and exploring places I’ve never been!

I hope you enjoy getting a peek of what my everyday summer looks like! 😇

05/11/2026

We are doing a drawing for students that filled out the survey that wanted to be part of this drawing. They will win a $100 gift card!

05/08/2026

Are you part of Doyon or Calista? If yes, their scholarships are due next week May 15th! Turn those scholarships in and if you need help reach out to your advisor.

Don't have an RSS advisor? Contact [email protected] for help or call 907-474-7871

Photos from University of Alaska Fairbanks's post

05/04/2026

Congratulations to our graduates! You did it!

04/30/2026

Graduating this Saturday May 2nd? Don't have your red sash? You can still pick it up when you check in at the Carlson Center for graduation this Saturday. You will meet an RSS staff at check in and they will give you a red sash! Congrats on gradauting!

04/30/2026

End of the year survey is open now. If you are a current active RSS student please do this survey. This is the time to share your thoughts about our programming and advising!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf6Mx1ZHQmVAuha00yXPgvksBbwF6EwxDsb9fJCDRuMEj7LEA/viewform

04/25/2026

Drawing

04/24/2026

Today April 24th is your last day to tell your advisor about your scholarships for the Summer and Fall 2026 semesters. Your FAFSA and PFD count as an entry!

Then we will do our drawing live on facebook and instagram at 5:15pm where 3 active RSS UAF students will win a 3 credit tuition waiver for Fall 2026!

Good luck!

04/23/2026

It is the end of the semester! Finals week starts next week. Make sure to reach out to your advisor about scholarships or fall 2026 before you leave for the summer!

Time to lock in for finals. For any of you lucky enough to have finished them early, please celebrate hard but quietly for the rest of us!

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Location

Fairbanks

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Telephone

+19074747871

Website

http://www.uaf.edu/ruralss/

Address

PO Box 756320 2nd Floor Brooks Bldg
Fairbanks, AK
99775

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm