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.
July 20, 2022
A record nine Alaska Anchorage players were honored this week as the National Association of Basketball Coaches announced its 2021-22 NABC Honors Court list for outstanding academic performance.
Starting Thursday, July 28 the IT Services office located in the Social Sciences Building, room 120, will be operating their summer schedule and will resume regular fall semester office hours the week of August 15, 2022.
After serving as the president of PWSC since 2014, this July Dr. Dan O’Connor will say goodbye to the college as he enters retirement.
July 15, 2022
The inspiring story of Title IX, "37 Words," documents the hard fought battle to push for equal rights in education and athletics. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, this docuseries illustrates the ways in which this landmark legislation increased opportunities in American culture and in the lives of women.
July 14, 2022
Buy your annual UAA parking permit between July 14-Aug. 12 at the discounted Early Bird rate of $315. Starting August 13 the annual permit price will be $350.
July 13, 2022
Seawolf Weekly will be on summer hiatus following the July 13 issue. The newsletter will resume Wednesday, Aug. 24, ahead of Convocation, Campus Kickoff and the first day of fall instruction. Contact the University Relations team at uaa_news@alaska.edu with any questions, feedback or suggestions.
Through a search committee process, Dennis Humphrey, Ph.D., has been selected to serve as the interim director of Prince William Sound College (PWSC), beginning July 17, 2022. Humphrey’s appointment will run through the upcoming academic year, with a permanent director to be named late in the spring of 2023.
July 08, 2022
Adina Allen participated in the Semester by the Bay program while on exchange to the University of Alaska-Anchorage. She delivered two professional presentations, submitted a research proposal, presented a field report in poster form, and wrote and recorded an educational segment for a local radio station.
July 06, 2022
As the summer continues and we enjoy spending time outdoors in Alaska, we want to remind everyone that UAA is a smoke and tobacco-free campus. UAA has been a smoke and tobacco-free campus since 2015, following a Board of Regents vote to institute this policy on all University of Alaska campuses.
Please visit the UAA 2022-2023 Catalog and explore programs, courses and policies! You may need to refresh your browser and clear cache to load the new version. Please let us know if you have any concerns by emailing uaa.publications@alaska.edu. Note that you will be able to generate a PDF copy of the catalog within the next two weeks.