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 31, 2022
The deadline to submit Fall textbooks has been extended to April 4. As you are submitting course material adoptions to the UAA Online Bookstore, we wanted to make sure you had access to different available resources.
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA's spring 2022 commencement ceremonies and the Reunion Commencement at the Alaska Airlines Center. The ceremonial hooding of master's and doctoral degree candidates will be included in each commencement.
March 30, 2022
A scholarship celebrating the impact of UAA retiree Vara Allen-Jones empowers achievement and increases a sense of belonging for students first in their families to earn a degree.
All UAA students are invited to attend a free, on-campus Speed Mentoring event Thursday, April 7. “We’ve gathered dozens of community leaders and business professionals — many are alumni — who want to give back to UAA and enjoy these discussions with current students,” said organizer and UAA alumna Skye Nevada.
Angelia Trujillo, associate professor in the School of Nursing, has made it her life’s work to make sure nurses and providers have the tools they need to support victims of violence. She worked with Senator Lisa Murkowski on language that was included in a national bill just signed into law.
The arts can be a powerful tool to communicate the complexity of climate change and its impact on natural ecosystems and on our lives. Unlike scientific information, which mostly engages our intellect, the arts have the ability to engage both our intellect and our heart.
Join the Chief Diversity Officer for a discussion about an exciting new leadership development program called the Shared Equity Leadership Seminar. Shared Equity Leadership is a model of equity promotion endorsed by the American Council of Education (ACE), and our accreditor, NWCCU.
The School of Nursing is seeking applications for the RRANN Student Success Facilitator position. RRANN has helped hundreds of Alaska Native and American Indian students graduate from the UAA School of Nursing. Student Success Facilitators offer career and personal advice to aid nursing and pre-nursing students in successfully completing the UA Nursing program.
Recently, the student portal for Navigate (Seawolf Tracks) was updated to accommodate new software capabilities. As the student portal is also the platform for the mobile app "Navigate", there has been an unintended side-effect, where some students have now reported the app cannot connect to the network.
Join the Alcohol, Drug and Wellness Education Program this Friday morning from 9-11 a.m. at the Alaska Rock Gym. Admission to the gym is free for UAA students and includes gear rentals. You must sign up online at UAATix.com and fill out the waiver.