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.
September 06, 2022
If organizations are to continue to be flexible and innovative to meet the challenges of the future, employees will need to not only be responsible for their own actions and decisions, but will also need to have the ability to work independently.
Do you know a great Seawolf who engages with their peers and has a passion for the health field? Let them know about the UAA Peer Health Educator job opening!
Can you unseat the Office of Financial Aid’s Trivia Master? Join our team to give it a try!
Have you checked the Synergy Group website for events lately? There are some great things planned for the fall.
The ConocoPhillips Arctic Science and Engineering Endowment Award RFP is now open.
This month, “College Savings Month,” Alaska 529 invites you to reflect on your family’s education savings goals and explore the many tools available to help you reach them.
The week before Fall semester began Native Student Services (NSS) welcomed a phenomenal group of over 30 new UAA students into the NET Program during the week-long NET Week orientation.
The LGBTQIA2S+ Advisory committee is a campus wide group that works to promote an inclusive and affirming UAA community for the LGBTQIA2S+ communities and allies.
September 02, 2022
We relaxed our masking requirements over the summer with the caveat that policies may change if CDC guidance changes. Our COVID-19 policies will not change at this time, but the UAA Business Continuity Team is monitoring the situation and assessing how it affects the campus community.
September 01, 2022
Thirty-six Alaska artists have been named recipients of the 2022 Individual Artist Awards. An annual initiative managed by the Rasmuson Foundation, this year’s awardees include six UAA alumni and two faculty — three receiving $18,000 fellowships and five winning $7,500 project awards.