UAF is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. Additionally, it has the following specialized accreditations, certifications and standards:

• AACSB International
• ABET — Engineering Accreditation Commission
• ABET — Computing Accreditation Commission
• Alaska Police Standards Council
• American Alliance of Museums
• American Bar Association
• American Chemical Society
• Automotive Service Excellence Education Foundation
• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs: Medical Assistant and Paramedic Program
• Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs 
• Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
• Council on Social Work Education
• Federal Aviation Administration
• North American Process Technology Alliance