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.
July 06, 2016
Extreme conditions in the Arctic make travel challenging. Response agency representatives and researchers met at UAA to identify knowledge gaps and propose operator-driven research questions.
June 29, 2016
UAA scientists and students surveyed uplands on the Big Island of Hawaii in search of sites that demonstrate human passage and use. Their next project takes them in August to a jungle-covered region on the island of Oahu.
How are power and place names connected? UAA anthropology student Jana Lekanoff is researching this question in her home community of Unalaska Island.
June 20, 2016
Don't miss the opportunity to learn more about a UAA scientist's work with polar bears. Jeff Welker and Matt Rogers of UAA are among six scientists on this project.
June 06, 2016
June 01, 2016
Scientists from UAA are part of a broad effort in the University of Alaska to study social-ecological change in the state. The Kenai River Watershed—its salmon and its fishers—is a focus for Southcentral.
May 25, 2016
A UAA team is competing in the Alaska Water and Sewer Challenge, devising a solution for rural Alaska communities without running water and toilets.
May 11, 2016
Eyes watering and itchy? Throat scratchy? Sinuses stuffed? Better check the Anchorage pollen count. UAA is a partner in keeping the counts available.
May 04, 2016
The recent Alaska Native Studies Conference included a look at Alaska Native corporations, including how they reflect Alaska Native values, and expectations for their longevity.
April 19, 2016