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.
April 23, 2018
UAA’s student commencement speaker calls herself an agitator: “If I have to shake things up and it makes people uncomfortable, I have to be OK with that.”
April 04, 2018
Management alumnus Ylli Ferati '12 combines the books smarts he learned at UAA with the street smarts he gained growing up in the restaurant industry to run Alaska's best whiskey bar, Fiori d'Italia in Spenard.
March 19, 2018
Human services alumna Heather Harris '04 is CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Alaska, the latest step in a youth-focused social services career that began as a teenage volunteer at UAA.
February 19, 2018
Aviation management alumnus Jeremy Worrall '02 is now superintendent of Alaska's complex, far-flung and truly unique network of state-operated airports. “Every day, every person in Alaska is impacted in some way by [aviation], whether they feel it or see it or not."
February 01, 2018
After a long career in education all across Alaska, Jesse Arrington III, M.Ed. '72 finally had time to focus on his personal goal: publish a children's book where every last line rhymes with -at.
January 30, 2018
Daniel Pulu '09 combines his knack for numbers with his love of people as a college and career specialist, where he helps thousands of Alaskans recognize and reach their academic goals.
January 24, 2018
Eva Ulukivaiola is a first-generation college alumna who took her mother’s advice to heart to invest in her education. She earned her bachelor’s degree in December and starts the Master of Public Administration program this spring.
January 12, 2018
Student-athlete Victor Samoei traveled to Alaska from Kenya, Africa, to pursue his degree in mechanical engineering. It was an adventure of a lifetime, and during his four years at UAA he not only learned lessons in the classroom, but how to help other students like him transition to college life.
December 21, 2017
If you’ve been a student in the last few years, you’ve surely seen Demry Mebane. A member of Seawolf Debate, Model UN, USUAA and more, he's been on stage with Bill Nye and behind the scenes advocating for students during his time on campus.