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 16, 2022
Due to continued weather conditions, UAA's Anchorage campus will remain closed for today, Feb. 16.
The National Research Mentoring Network (NRMN) provides training and support for research mentors and mentees across the researcher lifespan. In association with the NIH-sponsored BUILD initiative, NRMN has developed a curriculum specifically for mentoring undergraduate research students.
February 15, 2022
I'm writing to inform you that UAA is considering adjusting some of its COVID-19 policies. None of these changes are currently in effect but are under consideration. Case numbers are falling in Alaska, and we're keeping a close eye on transmission levels. Should they drop below "substantial" for seven consecutive days, UAA will likely move toward a less restrictive mask policy.
The College of Health invites students, faculty and staff to join us online for the 2022 COH Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium. The symposium is part of the college’s commitment to advancing health equity, justice and wellbeing in our state and beyond.
As you are submitting course material adoptions to the UAA Online Bookstore (uaa.textbookx.com) for summer and fall, we wanted to make sure you had access to different available resources.
February 14, 2022
Roses are red, violets are blue, and maybe you met at UAA too. Share your UAA love story with us on Facebook or Instagram through Feb. 18. One lucky commenter will be selected at random to win a Coffee for Two care package.
The University of Alaska Board of Regents will hear public testimony on Monday, Feb. 14, from 4-5 p.m. This one-hour public testimony session provides the university community and all Alaskans the opportunity to talk directly with regents.
Kenai Peninsula College invites applications for its tenure track Assistant/Associate Professor of Process Technology position.
As the movement to honor the perpetual stewardship of Indigenous peoples through land acknowledgements in higher education grows, we pause to ask: is this meaningful? Does this increase awareness of past harms committed against Indigenous communities or advance meaningful action toward rectifying those harms? To get to the heart of these questions, we must be willing to examine the harmful legacy of oppression enacted through the education system in the United States and worldwide.
UAA General Support Services is looking for the newest member of our GSS team! GSS includes the Copy & Print Center, Mailroom/Central Receiving, Surplus & Relocation, Recycling, and Parking Services units.