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.
May 27, 2021
The Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development position is posted for applications. Please encourage those interested to apply. Initial review will take place on June 1, 2021.
Seawolf Mentor is seeking mentors for our First Year Experience Mentorship Program! If you enjoy helping and working with others, please consider supporting our First Year Students by sharing your experiences, struggles, and successes in the transition to college, and your time at UAA!
May 26, 2021
You are invited to attend open forums for UAA's Onboarding Manager. This one-year term position will develop a comprehensive onboarding program for UAA employees, from the moment an offer is accepted through their first 3-6 months of employment. We appreciate your participation and feedback.
Join a panel discussion hosted by Shawnalee Whitney (Academic Affairs) that includes Camai Cassey (MCC), Quention Simeon (NSS), and Joe Lambert and Brooke Hessler from the nationally recognized StoryCenter organization. The discussion will focus on how storytelling and story can be used to reflect on how education and learning have been impacted on the year that was.
On Wednesday May 26, David Ampong, MS, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC will present his final DNP Project "Evaluating the Patient Experience in Outpatient Detoxification: Implications for Improvement of the Early Stages of Alcohol and /or Opioid Use Disorder and Recovery Treatment Process " beginning at 3 p.m.
May 25, 2021
In April, chemistry major Michael Martinez was awarded the 2020 High North Young Entrepreneur Award for his startup Arctic Biotech Oath, which specializes in the green extraction of rare earth elements in circumpolar north countries.
For the last 30 years, Jeff Welker, professor in UAA’s Department of Biological Sciences, has been studying the Arctic, specifically snow and sea ice, and the impacts it has on the plants, animals and people who inhabit the globe’s most northern regions.
UAA congratulates the 30 members of our faculty who were promoted or granted tenure in 2021. The promotion and tenure of these faculty members signifies their contribution to UAA’s mission: to transform lives through teaching, research, community engagement and creative expression.
UAA IT Services Technical Support Center will be closed the following dates in observance of Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays.
May 24, 2021
Since last year, important conversations on accountability in law enforcement have occurred across the country. It’s a topic close to justice alumnus Kenneth McCoy, deputy chief of operations and new acting chief of police for the Anchorage Police Department.