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 23, 2018
Did you know there are approximately 700 students each semester that call UAA home? Take a moment to read the latest news from residential campus in the On-Campus Living newsletter!
March 20, 2018
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March 12, 2018
Starting March 19, 2018, voicemail will once again be delivered to a user's email as an attachment, which can be listened to via the user's email client or downloaded to save/archive.
March 09, 2018
Beverly Cotton Shuford has accepted the position of vice chancellor for administrative services following a nationwide search. She will begin at UAA on May 3, 2018.
March 06, 2018
The UAA Seawolf Shuttle drivers are celebrating a huge milestone. Drivers have logged more than 200,000 miles over the past three years, without a single accident. Congratulations Nick, Don, Richard, Judy, Kate, Larry, Janeen, Robert and Dani!
March 05, 2018
West Campus water is offline as of March 5, 2018 due to a blown fire hydrant. Please be aware of this as you come onto campus today. UAA Facilities is coordinating with a local contractor to complete the repair as quickly as possible.
The University of Alaska Press has released "Entangled: People and Ecological Change in Alaska’s Kachemak Bay" by Marilyn Sigman, "In the Quiet Season and Other Stories" by Martha Amore and "Just Between Us" by David McElroy. Read more about these new titles.