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.
February 24, 2021
UAA has earned the 2021–22 Bronze Military Friendly School designation. This marks the 13th consecutive year UAA has been recognized as Military Friendly and the university's first time earning bronze-level distinction.
A key purpose of institutional accreditation is to answer a deceptively simple question: How do we know our students are learning what we believe they’re learning? This question is at the root of UAA’s culture of continuous growth and improvement — and, like so many complex questions, the answer requires input from our entire community.
The 19 Student Diversity Award Scholarship recipients significantly enhance diversity at UAA by increasing visibility, creating a welcoming environment and representing student voices through their advocacy.
Meeting of the full board to discuss issues including UAA athletics, the Alaska College of Education, board goals and measures, and to hear committee reports and updates from UA Interim President Pat Pitney, university chancellors, and governance groups. Regents also will be given an in-depth look at the College of Health through a “Did You Know” video and presentation on the overall success of health programs.
Priority registration for Fall 2021 begins April 2nd and students are transferring in to attend UAA. Help make sure you and your students are ready for another amazing semester by attending this transfer credit brown bag session hosted by the Office of the Registrar. We will discuss Local Credit by Exam, Non-Traditional Credit, where to view transfer credit and useful Banner screens. Please save the date, and we look forward to seeing you there!
Join ISER on Thursday, Feb. 25, from noon to 1 p.m. for the second virtual brown bag session in a two-part series on COVID-19 research done by UAA faculty. During this session, UAA faculty will discuss ongoing projects investigating and evaluating COVID-19 related interventions in Alaska and the circumpolar north. Learn what researchers have found on how contact tracing has impacted COVID-19 transmission, strategies for reaching out to vulnerable Alaskans, and plans to hear community voices on the impacts of COVID-19 in the Arctic.
February 23, 2021
University Advancement is seeking a primary staff support administrative assistant to the Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Associate Vice Chancellor for Development. Additionally as the primary traffic manager for University Advancement this position will have a high level of organizational oversight of the tactical execution of all projects in development, alumni relations and university relations, ensuring clear communication of goals, objectives and timeline of projects. This position will work with the Associate Vice Chancellor for Development to manage annual fundraising goals and strategy and coordinate workplace safety.
The Academic Computing, Distance Learning, Instructional Technology, and eLearning (ACDLITe) Committee invites you to attend the 2021 eLearning Luncheon of Friday, Feb. 26, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. For over a decade, this luncheon has been dedicated to introducing exciting and cutting-edge faculty initiatives to support student learning at UAA.
UAA music faculty member Dr. Armin Abdihodzic presents an online concert sponsored by the University of Memphis Classical Guitar Society. The concert was prerecorded in the UAA Recital Hall at the beginning of February and premiered on YouTube on Feb. 13. This concert includes 20th century works written for classical guitar which Dr. Abdihodzic recorded last Summer on his fourth CD.
This May 15-18 will mark the return of the Kachemak Bay Writers’ Conference after a year’s hiatus. For nineteen years, the conference has brought together hundreds of writers from around the state and the country to learn from nationally-renowned faculty. Due to COVID-19 mandates, this year’s conference will be entirely virtual. To learn more about this year’s conference, read about the faculty, and look at the schedule, go to writersconf.kpc.alaska.edu.