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.
August 16, 2021
Commuting to campus is a shared experience familiar to the majority of seawolves at some point in their UAA journey. If you will be parking a vehicle on-campus this year, here is some information you might find useful.
August 12, 2021
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bruce Schultz will be retiring from UAA at the conclusion of this academic year. Bruce’s career at UAA spans nearly 30 years and began as a graduate intern in the early ’90s. During his time here he has made significant contributions to improving the student experience — building a robust student life program and promoting student development.
In a major step toward improving the success of Alaska Native students, staff, and faculty at the University of Alaska, Interim President Pat Pitney announced today that Dr. Pearl Brower will lead the development and implementation of diversity and inclusion strategies at the university.
During the 2020-2021 academic year a collaborative decision was made to suspend on-campus shuttle services. In early 2021, campus leaders again evaluated a number of criteria including, dwindling ridership, appropriate service levels based on reduced ridership trends, funding, and COVID impacts relating to "mass" transit and the decision was made to continue pausing the shuttle program through this academic year.
I am so pleased to send you my warmest greetings and heartfelt appreciation as we head into our new academic year. As you are making your preparations, please refer to the below reminders and general guidance.
Parking permit enforcement will resume this upcoming academic year 2021-22. The early bird special is back! Save when you buy your permit by Aug. 12.
The countdown is on! Campus Kickoff is less than two weeks away and we can’t wait to be back on campus, building community with Seawolves, friends and family at the Alaska Airlines Center Plaza on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021.
August 11, 2021
Students are returning to campus, and we are inviting all of our alumni and community to join the warm welcome. Encourage the UAA alumni in your life to welcome students to campus by investing in their futures.
The UAA Office of Emergency Management wants you to know that Wednesday Aug. 11 at 10:20 a.m. FEMA and the Federal Communications Commission will test the nation’s public alert systems. The purpose of the test is to assess the effectiveness of the Emergency Alert System to convey a national message by radio, TV and cell phones.
August 10, 2021
Meet UAA’s new Institutional Research director Daniel Campbell and learn how he plans to combine data and storytelling to drive student success. Throughout his career, Campbell has been involved virtually at every level and in every type of research — from applying for grants to administering them, to his current research and practice in the use of data-driven decision making in higher education administration.