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 26, 2020
Applications are now available for Spring 2020 Commencement or Graduate Hooding Ceremony speaker and Leadership Honors. All applicants must be graduating in Spring 2020 and the deadline to apply is Friday, March 6 at 11:59 p.m.
JCPenney is hosting an exclusive professional dress shopping event for UAA students and graduates! JCPenney has everything you need to finish your look for that next interview or next job, including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories.
UAA Gymnastics hosts Seattle Pacific this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29, at 7 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center. Saturday is club gymnastics night — kids in their club gymnastics jackets get free admission!
Applications are now available for Seawolf Student Leader, Seawolf Community Service, and Mabil Duir Leadership Scholarship. Recipients receive a tuition credit for the following semester and are invited to the Leadership Honors and Awards reception. Applications are due Friday, March 6 by 11:59 pm.
Unopened HP Toner CE400X (3), CE403A (2), and CE401A (1) available for free from the Center for Human Development
February 25, 2020
Students had the opportunity to meet and learn from two renowned business professionals as the College of Business and Public Policy welcomed Vernon and Candace Smith to campus on Feb. 21.
UAA is undertaking an expedited program review to meet new fiscal realities resulting from state budget cuts. This week, deans released recommendations on academic program changes including continuation, revision or deletion. This review is an ongoing process, and the deans’ recommendations are just the first step.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen will present the State of the University address at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Johnsen will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the 6th Annual AlaskaCAN! Educational Equity Conference being held at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown hotel.
February 24, 2020
Dieuleveut Biringanine spent her early childhood living in one of Africa's oldest refugee camps before resettling in the United States. Now, the political science major and international studies minor hopes to one day work for the United Nations and return to the camps to help others who were like her.
Timm Nawrocki, M.S. biological sciences student, will present a public defense of his thesis, "Regional Mapping of Species-Level Continuous Foliar Cover: Beyond Categorical Vegetation Mapping," Monday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. in ARTS 117.