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.
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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.
December 10, 2014
With an antsy 4-year-old and a newborn to distract him his first semester, this non-traditional student could have readily returned to the workforce. Instead, Duke persevered, playing an active role on campus and reaching graduation in four years.
When life (or your advanced baking class instructor) hands you Dr. Pepper and goat cheese, make a cheesecake. Chef Vern's advanced baking class crafted delicious pastries from six mystery ingredients in a 'Chopped'-style practical final.
At every commencement, a hand-picked crew of loyal alumni volunteers come back to campus to assist in the ceremonies and welcome the latest batch of graduates. Read their advice for the class of 2014.
Alaskan Kelly Hughes and Norwegian Sofie Tindvik studied in each other's home countries this past year thanks, in part, to north2north—an eight-nation consortium of 59 Northern universities. Both are currently at UAA, and met to talk Norway, culture and the value of a semester abroad.
December 03, 2014
Megan Marquis thinks there's a lot of value in learning outside a traditional classroom, so she was thrilled to be awarded the CCEL Second Bridge Scholarship to conduct research in rural Chevak, AK, this summer with science education professor Irasema Ortega.
Alaska Middle College School is making it possible for high school juniors and seniors to complete graduation requirements, begin amassing credits for college—for free—and potentially earn an associate degree before becoming college freshmen.
2014 was a big year for Chris—his wife had their second baby while they were selling their house... during finals week. And that’s just April. After eight years of steady effort, this Army vet and AmeriCorps alum has finally reached graduation day.
An Environment & Society class attracted nearly 100 citizens interested in an update on the proposed Northern Access Route. Students described the project's status, offered a panel discussion and gave a workshop on effective public comment.
November 26, 2014
This year, the College of Business & Public Policy's Leadership Fellows program matched up 14 future leaders with some of Alaska's top talent. Senior Xavier Mason and his mentor, Jon Bittner, have forged a lasting connection. Read their story.
Another amazing story from ANSEP, Frazer Tee has been connected to UAA since his sophomore year of high school when he built his first computer. He'll graduate in December with an engineering degree, the third Tee brother out of four to pursue engineering at UAA through ANSEP.