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.
December 18, 2019
As the year ends and a new journey begins, join us on the trail for a look back at UAA highlights and notable achievements from 2019. Happy HOWL-idays, Seawolves!
December 17, 2019
On Sunday, Dec. 15, UAA celebrated the accomplishments of more than 1,100 undergraduate, graduate and professional school students from the Anchorage campus. View a slideshow of photos from the Green and Gold celebration.
December 10, 2019
Through her work with USUAA, Rose Kruger hopes to keep UAA open access and affordable to other nontraditional students like herself, which she credits with bringing her back to Alaska after taking her own break from school.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, at the fall 2019 commencement ceremony, Margaret L. Brown and Peter Michalski will be awarded an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.
On Sunday, Dec. 15, at the fall 2019 commencement ceremony, Willie Hensley and Michele Brown will be awarded the Meritorious Service Award.
December 04, 2019
Since 2006 Libby Roderick, associate director for CAFE and director of the Difficult Dialogues Initiative, has been helping universities across the country and the globe engage in respectful difficult dialogues. Bridging controversial topics helps faculty, staff and students build more thoughtful and engaging academic communities.
December 03, 2019
Starting with the upcoming spring 2020 issue, Alumni Spirit magazine will be a mostly online publication. Preview the new digital format and make sure you don't miss the next edition by reviewing your contact information.
December 02, 2019
A typical off-season for student-athletes is reserved for training and fun. For the Seawolf gymnastics team, a large part of that time also consists of volunteering in the community.
November 26, 2019
This Saturday marks the first anniversary of the magnitude 7.1 earthquake that struck about 8 miles north of Anchorage, Alaska on Nov. 30, 2018. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we look back and appreciate all they did, and we are grateful no one was hurt.
It was a gamble when UAA’s Department of Geomatics launched a grassroots fundraising campaign to two professors for the fall semester, but it paid off as the engineering community banded together.