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.
May 19, 2020
In spring 2021 UAA Alaska Native Studies Professor Maria Williams will travel to Vancouver Island University to compare and contrast Canada’s settlement with its First Nations people and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
May 12, 2020
As a direct support professional for Sparc, art alumna Jessi Saiki leads a variety of art classes that help individuals celebrate expression and promote independence through creativity.
Natural sciences alumnus Bill Bishop uses his degree in surprising ways as Alaska Communications president and CEO.
April 29, 2020
Consultant coordinator and College of Engineering Alumni Chapter president Virginia Groeschel shares the importance of being a force for positivity.
April 27, 2020
It’s been a bumpy ride for the graduating class of 2020, but for UAA commencement speaker Alex Jorgensen, perseverance is what has inspired him to advocate for his peers during his collegiate career and why he will continue to do so long after he graduates.
Economics major and student government president Clare Baldwin talks about how interconnectedness helped her discover her major and find her community on campus.
April 21, 2020
Biology alumna Dr. Reem Sheikh has raised around $18,000 to alleviate personal protective equipment shortages at the East Harlem hospital where she serves as an attending physician.
April 13, 2020
To alleviate mask shortages caused by COVID-19, alumna Lindsey Viersen is putting her sewing skills to work, having made over 600 masks for hospitals, businesses and individuals around the country.
April 08, 2020
"All emergencies are local," says UAA M.P.H. alumna Natasha Pineda as she navigates leading the Anchorage Health Department through the city's COVID-19 response.
UAA economics major and member of the Seawolf Debate Program Henry Mildon recently won the online IPDA Tournament hosted by Seattle University.