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.
August 26, 2019
Brett Keene landed the ultimate summer internship when an unexpected opportunity arose for him to spend 10 weeks at NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center in Maryland.
UAA welcomed students, staff, faculty, alumni and families back to campus last Saturday for Campus Kickoff. Held annually, the event brings together some of the best UAA experiences to celebrate the start of a new academic year. View a slideshow of photos from this year's festivities!
Bloomberg Distinguished Professor, author and nursing science alumna Dr. Kathleen Sutcliffe returns to give the keynote address at UAA's annual Homecoming Breakfast.
August 20, 2019
UAA student-athlete Caroline Kurgat was honored last week with a legislative citation from the state of Alaska. The members of the Thirty-First Alaska State Legislature congratulate Kurgat for her outstanding athletic ability and dedication to excellence.
When Joe Longuevan’s family moved from Colorado to Alaska his senior year of high school, he was less than thrilled. But now, nearly five years later, the UAA double major in economics and history is entering his senior year and he wouldn’t change a thing.
August 13, 2019
For the past 27 years, UAA dance professor Jill Flanders Crosby has been working on a project spanning generations, mediums and even the Atlantic Ocean.
The UAA APU Consortium Library Archives and Special Collections provides professors and students access to Alaska’s rich history through photos and text documents to not only provide a greater understanding of the state’s distant past but to also connect future generations.
The UAA APU Consortium Library Archives and Special Collections provides professors and students access to Alaska's rich history through photos and text documents to not only provide a greater understanding of the state’s distant past but to also connect future generations.
August 06, 2019
This summer, UAA Community and Technical College's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration Division hosted the 2019 Culinary and Bakery Boot Camps for middle and high school students.
For UAA alumnus Quenton Nelson, an epic road trip up the Alcan to visit the 49th State led to a geology degree and a lifelong bucket list accomplishment of learning German. Nelson completed a second bachelor’s degree in languages in 2018 and will put his skills to the test this fall when he heads abroad to Austria to teach with the US Teaching Assistantship program.