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.
November 06, 2013
Alumna Capt. Amy Blanco tells how her experiences at UAA in the mathematics department and Air Force ROTC program helped shape her successful career in cyberspace operations with the U.S. Air Force.
October 30, 2013
Senior Christa Eussen is wrapping up her undergraduate research projects this year and nervously waiting to hear back from med schools. Internships at ANMC have helped turn her thinking toward a possible future as a physician in her home state of Alaska.
Back on campus for Homecoming 2013 after 17 years away, Andrew was thrilled to see all the changes and see that Concert Board and A Cappella Festivella, two of his pioneering efforts at UAA, were still going strong.
October 23, 2013
Find out how this Ohio native came to Anchorage, where she now serves as a representative for the city’s Airport Heights, Russian Jack and Mountain View neighborhoods.
Find out how Alexis Grieser, biochemistry major/studio art minor, found a way to balance her passion for art and science.
October 14, 2013
Former Seawolf DJ Spencer Lee will scratch and mix at this year's Homecoming Dance.
Meet the new director of the UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater. Erin is one of the bright new stars in UAA’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, arriving in Alaska just this year with her family.
October 09, 2013
Lora's been part of #SeawolfNation for 12 years, working at UAA and cheering for Seawolf athletes. She also admits to getting a bad case of Iditarod fever every year. Read more about this Midwesterner who has embraced Alaska living.
October 02, 2013
When Dave Rand, co-founder and CEO of ATS Alaska, first came to Alaska from New England, he was ready for a bit of adventure. It was never supposed to be home. He hiked, paddled and fished his way into reworking his life plan, though. Read his story.
KTUU Channel 2 News Multi-Media Journalist Dan Carpenter is redefining what it means to be a journalist. Read more about this JPC alum who first became fascinated with life behind the lens as a kid in Bethel.