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 02, 2021
Attention all faculty members! Residence Life is recruiting UAA's next Faculty-in-Residence to assist in the academic and personal success of our residents.
Please join us for our annual celebration of faculty development activities across UAA. We'll highlight work by specific faculty members; honor outstanding efforts in support of the faculty community; and present our CAFE-Oh-Wow (COW) Awards for exemplary work on behalf of faculty development. Come help us recognize the inspiring work done by and for the faculty community!
April 01, 2021
Congratulations, Class of 2021! Join us to celebrate your accomplishments at the virtual Commencement Ceremony on May 2, and the Virtual Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremony on May 1.
Congratulations on your upcoming graduation! The Graduate School extends warm appreciation to you for your hard work, perseverance, and dedication to your own academic and personal growth. Your achievement will last a lifetime.
The UAA Healthy Aging Research Lab is proud to bring AARP's Disrupt Aging Classroom to UAA! Disrupt Aging is a two-hour interactive curriculum that challenges students to examine their aging perceptions and think about how the growing aging population is relevant to their personal lives and future careers.
March 31, 2021
Gymnastics and hockey programs at UAA are currently slated for discontinuation due to state budget cuts. The teams will be automatically reinstated if supporters raise required operating expenses by the recently extended 2021 deadlines specified by the UA Board of Regents of June 30 for gymnastics and Aug. 30 for hockey. This auction is critical to help them reach their their required funding.
The University of Alaska system has launched the public phase of For Alaska, a comprehensive campaign with the goal of raising $200 million by 2024 to support investment in students, workforce, economic development and research.
As both a professor and a vice provost, Claudia Lampman reflects on students’ comfort levels in approaching faculty compared to administrators and on the need to build meaningful interactions.
Join us for another virtual presentation in our series of UAA STEMTalks featuring UAA scientist. This week features Dr. Jen Schmidt and Dr. Micah Hahn who will be talking about Wildfires. A Live Q&A will be available for our Zoom and Facebook audience.
March 30, 2021
Friday, March 26 marked the date for Perfect Pitch, the final event in the 2021 Business Plan Competition sponsored by the UAA College of Business and Public Policy featuring more than $11,000 in prizes.