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.
March 22, 2023
The UAA Charity Livestream, benefitting Alaska Children’s Trust, will be live from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM on Friday, March 24, 2023. This event is put on by the UAA Esports Lounge and Club Council.
The UAA College of Arts and Sciences departments are excited to kick off the 2023 summer camps taking place this June! There are a total of five camps hosted by several of the CAS departments
March 21, 2023
As you may already be aware, Ramadan is expected to start on March 22 or 23, depending on the moon sighting, and last for 30 days until April 21 or 22.
The UAA IT Services front office in Social Sciences Building room 120 will be closed Friday, March 31 from 1:00-2:30pm for an IT employee development event.
March 20, 2023
Veronica Jones, MS Candidate in Applied Geological Sciences presents, "Sedimentary processes and depositional model for the Badami reservoir, North Slope, Alaska”
March 16, 2023
The Data & Communications rate methodology, formerly telecommunications, has been updated for FY23 to be primarily based upon employee headcount rather than telephone line alone. This change better aligns the rates with the services provided such as cybersecurity, network connectivity, data, and telephones.
Dr. Tuija Turunen of the University of Lapland will describe Finland’s approach to teacher education and for working conditions and support for teachers in the classroom.
March 14, 2023
The UAA Department of Music and the Diversity Committee presents a concert that celebrates the themes of Diversity, Intercultural Fluency and Unity. UAA Voice Majors perform songs from music theater, classical, pop, folk genres, as well as original compositions.
Alaskan composer Matthew Burtner is known for his Ecoacoustic music that brings awareness to climate change. The UAA Department of Music faculty Mari Hahn, Janet Carr-Campbell and Laura Koenig are joined by UAA music students and guest artists to perform to sounds of ice, the aurora borealis and oysters!
March 13, 2023
Join the Office of Student Affairs, Department of Residence Life, Enrollment Services and more to discuss the re-invented Seawolf Summer Bridge Program for Summer 2023. SSB23 provides incoming freshmen the opportunity to live on campus for a 5-week period during the summer to experience that "real college experience" prior to their Fall enrollment(s).