UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
Learn more about admissions processes, taking classes, tour UAA in-person or virtually, and find out more about financial aid. The Office of Financial Aid is available to offer support and advice so you can make informed decisions regarding college funding options. The Enrollment Services Center offers virtual and walk-in appointments to help students apply; get help with financial aid, scholarships, and more.
From 13 competitive NCAA teams to recreation and intramural and club sports, students have the opportunity to excel in athletics at every level. The Alaska Airlines Center and Seawolf Sports Complex offer recreation as well as hosting community events and concerts. Students can take advantage of cheering for SeawolfNation with free tickets to many games.
UAA is a hub for cutting-edge theoretical and applied research in health, engineering, and the physical and social sciences. In nearly every discipline, undergraduate and graduate students have the opportunity to join research teams and collaborate with experienced faculty mentors.
Explore the wide variety of services and resources available at UAA to help promote your academic and personal success and well-being. From academic advising to student clubs and residence life, we're here to help you have an amazing university experience.
UAA is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
March 20, 2020
UAA community campus directors are making facility closure and remote-work decisions for their campus and local communities. Here is some important information you should know.
Keep reading for news and information about the university’s COVID-19 response. Learn how to sign up for text alerts about UA's COVID-19 response, how to take advantage of internet connectivity support offers and more.
UAA IT Services (ITS) is working to improve our communication of pending upgrades and current outages. As part of that effort, ITS is adding an option to subscribe to email notifications of these events.
March 19, 2020
Meet Your Colleagues highlights a different UAA employee every Friday. This week, we're featuring Rebecca Coffin, Academic & Divisional Support, Humanities Division, College of Arts & Sciences.
UA Procurement & Contract Services is observing the guidance from UA President Johnsen on working remotely. Staff will be available by email or by phone at their UA telephone numbers. UA Procurement & Contract Services will provide additional guidance regarding in-person availability as circumstances allow.
Enrollment Services and Accounting Services is restricting access to University Center due to COVID-19 in order to ensure social distancing for staff still needed to perform critical functions. Within Enrollment Services, phone service has been ramped up to meet student need and email will be responded to within one business day. We appreciate everyone's understanding during this difficult time. General questions may be directed to 907-786-1480.
UAA Faculty: Thank you for all you are doing to shift to alternate delivery of your courses. If you have not already done so, please reach out to your students as soon as possible to assure them that you are preparing to reconnect with them next week. This will help reduce their anxiety and also establish your line of communication with them.
March 17, 2020
Vice Chancellor Beverly Shuford announces new leadership appointments in Administrative Services: Brian deZeeuw has been named director of Financial Services; Ryan Buchholdt, currently the Facilities and Campus Services deputy director/chief of staff, has accepted the interim budget director position.
On March 12, the UA System posted guidance that most courses will shift to alternate delivery for the remainder of the spring semester. Courses will be taught using alternate delivery starting March 23, providing you this week to prepare for that shift.
The Textbook Kiosk, AAC 131, and the Seawolf Shop, AAC 160, will be closed until further notice. Please visit bookstore.uaa.alaska.edu to place an online order. Orders will be processed for mail out shipping only. For further inquiries, email UAA_book@alaska.edu or call 786-4759