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.
February 18, 2022
Join us for the virtual 2022 UAA Undergraduate Philosophy Conference on Friday, Feb. 18, featuring keynote speaker Mark Carr, Ph.D., from Providence Hospital.
Cheer on the UAA Men's Basketball Team this Saturday, Feb. 19, at 7 p.m. as they face off against our friendly rivals from UAF. Free T-shirt for the first 200 fans, courtesy of ConocoPhillips Alaska.
February 17, 2022
Please review UAA's faculty governance vacancies. To make a nomination, submit the name of the nominee, their unit, and the office desired by email to uaa_governance@alaska.edu by Wednesday, Feb. 23.
New survey results shed light on COVID-19 vaccine potential barriers, motivators and trusted sources of information for individuals with disabilities. The results will be used to inform vaccine distribution and education efforts in Alaska.
As a university, we continue to honor Elizabeth Kaaxal.gat Peratrovich and her courageous work in our efforts to be welcoming and inclusive of the diverse groups represented within our campus community.
During a place-based learning lab in January for an Introduction to Oceanography course at Prince William Sound College, students sampled water at the Valdez docks to analyze the water's chemistry, such as pH and salinity. Samples will be shared with the Alutiiq Pride Marine Institute to be used in their Chugach Regional Ocean Monitoring project.
UAA debuted its reimagined and refocused honors program in spring 2022, allowing students to use already-earned credits to continue into the revamped program that emphasizes co-curricular and extracurricular activities to promote immersive, experiential learning.
Anticipating an increase of northern sea route usage due to climate change, engineering professor Scott Hamel began researching the relationship between accreted ice beneath seaport piles and the ice floes that surround them.
Our partners in the UAA online bookstore (Akademos) are offering a virtual Q&A opportunity to learn more about the Inclusive Access program and its cost-savings solution for students.
Adobe Acrobat Pro XI and Adobe CS6 will be discontinued at UA on May 9, 2022. While access to PDF authoring and Creative Suite tools is essential, the inherent issues have made continued use of these older versions no longer possible.