Emerging Scholars Academy
First year students can join the Emerging Scholars Academy and become part of a learning community cohort.
Apply for ESAAbout Emerging Scholars Academy
ESA is a nine-day intensive summer bridge program of 30 first time freshman students that are cohorted during their first year at UAF. Students engage in a fun learning community that includes:
Summer bridge: Aug. 11-20, 2025
- Early move in to campus housing (August 8-10, 2025)
- Exclusive ESA Living Learning Community
- FREE personalized math prep and research course
- Behind the scenes tours of campus
- Exciting outdoor 黑料社appfield trip
- Ride the train from Denali National Park & Preserve to Fairbanks
- Friendships and support that can last throughout your time at UAF and beyond
Fall semester
- FREE cohorted Class (GER)
- FREE cohorted College Success Skills Course
- Embedded tutoring & teaches key strategies for academic success
Spring semester
- FREE cohorted Class (GER)
Living Learning Community
Want to move into your dorm room two weeks early, make friends that will last throughout your time at UAF and take free courses taught by handpicked instructors? The SSS Emerging Scholars Academy is a Living Learning Community that sets you up for success in your first year of college.