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 18, 2020
Learn about options to forward your work phone; if you currently are without internet at home, explore connectivity options; read through tips for setting up your video space; test your bandwidth speed; and more!
March 17, 2020
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
March 16, 2020
The University of Alaska is implementing preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of our community. This includes canceling in-person gatherings of more than 10 people, committing to alternate delivery of classes for the rest of this semester, closing residence halls (with only rare exceptions), moving to remote work for employees and making provisions for child care leave while schools remain closed.
March 15, 2020
On March 15, the university community received an email from President Johnsen with updated guidance on the University of Alaska’s travel policy in light of the potential spread of COVID-19. According to this revised policy, if you have traveled anywhere outside Alaska within the past 14 days, you must avoid all UA facilities and self-observe until the full 14-day waiting period is complete.
The Student Union will remain open March 16–20 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. However, the Information Desk will be operated on limited hours from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Due to COVID-19 many business trips are being cancelled. Please see the UAA Accounts Payable & Travel site for instructions on how to cancel your trip in Concur.
March 14, 2020
Due to concern over COVID-19, we are restricting access to the library building to ONLY the UA/APU community by using the card swipe system. You MUST have your UA/APU ID to enter the building.
March 13, 2020
As the situation continues to unfold, On-Campus Living (OCL) wanted to provide additional information as we move forward with the University of Alaska’s decision to close all residential communities by March 17, 2020. We are asking that all students fill out the COVID-19 University Housing Form.
March 12, 2020
In light of the university’s decision to close residential campuses across the system, On-Campus Living (OCL) would like to provide you some additional information regarding the process moving forward. The University of Alaska is asking all residential students to move out by March 17, 2020 with some limited exceptions.
While there are still no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alaska, we are implementing preventative measures to ensure the health and safety of our community. Please take a few minutes to watch this video outlining major changes to university operations.