University of Alaska Fairbanks 3+3 Agreement

Begin your J.D. while completing your bachelor's at UAF

Gonzaga University School of Law and University of Alaska-Fairbanks' College of Liberal Arts joint program provides students who have not yet completed a bachelor's degree the ability to apply to and graduate from law school a year sooner.

Criteria for Application

UAF students seeking admission to Gonzaga Law through the 3+3 Program must meet the following criteria:

  1. Successful completion of at least 92 undergraduate semester hours, including the completion of all UAF general education requirements.
  2. While no specific areas of study or disciplines are required for the 3+3 Program, students must choose a major and obtain at least 18 semester hours with a grade of C or better contributing toward that major, with at least 6 of those hours at the 300-400 level.
  3. Successful completion of required program courses.
  4. Provide written approval from the appropriate UAF official indicating that the applicant will meet all UAF graduation requirements for early entry to Gonzaga Law prior to enrolling in law school.
  5. Be accepted to Gonzaga Law through the following admission process. 

Gonzaga Law Admittance

Students must apply for admission to Gonzaga Law’s full-time, regular J.D. program. We must receive all required application materials no later than March 15 of the calendar year in which you hope to matriculate (see full timeline and required materials below). Applicants meeting or exceeding the previous year's GPA/LSAT medians are given priority consideration for admission to Gonzaga Law, subject to the holistic review process and consideration of the applicant's character and fitness to eventually be licensed to practice law.

Suggested Application Timeline

June - July prior to start of junior year:

  • Assess the academic performance to date to ensure that all UAF requirements are on track;
  • Prepare for the LSAT

October - December of junior year:

  • Consult with faculty advisor to plan course selection for spring semester of junior year to ensure that all requirements for the baccalaureate degree, other than courses to be taken in the first year of law school, will be fulfilled;
  • Take October or December administration of the LSAT

November - January of junior year:

  • Receive LSAT score and determine if eligible to submit application
  • Submit transcripts, including fall semester junior year grades, to CAS
  • Submit application materials to Gonzaga University Law, including:

           - Application form
           - CAS report (includes undergraduate transcript and LSAT scores)
           - Two letters of recommendation;
           - Resume
           - Personal statement;
           - Letter of eligibility for 3+ 3 Program from faculty advisor

January - March of junior year:

  • Take February LSAT if necessary.

Tuition and Financial Aid

During their first three years at UAF, students will pay tuition and fees to UAF at the approved undergraduate rate and be eligible to receive undergraduate financial aid. During the completion of their law degree at Gonzaga Law, students will pay tuition and fees to Gonzaga University at the approved tuition rate and receive law school financial aid. Aid may not be combined.