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.
February 17, 2022
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.
February 09, 2022
Financial aid is a critical component of many students' ability to attend UAA affordably. Data from UAA’s Impact of Financial Aid report sheds light on the powerful role scholarships play in helping students in Alaska achieve their educational goals.
UAA alumnus Jan van den Top, M.S. Engineering ’73, has generously endowed the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Lab that now bears his name. This is his latest investment in UAA and is an example of a philosophy that has been one of his guiding principles.
February 08, 2022
February marks Black History Month, an opportunity to understand and celebrate in solidarity. From movie nights to comedy and conversation, join the UAA community in celebrating at one of the many events happening this month.
February 02, 2022
Alaska has a rich and diverse past, but a lesser-known history is the role Black and African American people have played. Associate Professor of History Ian Hartman hopes to change that in his new book.
Faculty and students researching ice loss, climate change, geothermal energy and more will receive funding from the ConocoPhillips Arctic Science and Engineering Endowment Award program. The annual award is one of the largest in the University of Alaska system.
January 31, 2022
Representing the U.S. on the Nordic Ski Team is current Seawolf JC Schoonmaker and former Seawolf Hailey Swirbul. Physical education alumna Casey Wright will ski for Australia, and natural sciences alumnus Mat Robinson will play hockey for Canada.
January 26, 2022
On the 50th anniversary of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, the Ted Stevens Foundation, in honor of the late senator and his work on the historic legislation, donated the first in a series of papers, named the ANCSA sub-collection, to the UAA/APU Consortium Library.
It is with sadness we recognize the passing of Carolyn Floyd, the first president of Kodiak College. Carolyn was a visionary leader for higher education and was instrumental in creating Kodiak Community College. On behalf of the entire UAA community, we offer our condolences to the Floyd family and the Kodiak community as we mourn this tremendous loss.
UAA Associate Vice Chancellor for Development Bobi Rinehart announced today an anonymous donor has made a gift of $250,000 to support the university's 49th Finishers Scholarship, an initiative to aid Alaska residents looking to come back to college after a break or transfer from another institution.