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.
March 20, 2023
Please join us on Thursday, March 23 at UAA Multicultural Student Services (RH 106) from 4:00-6:00 PM for an intentional gathering for femmes at UAA!
UAA Multicultural Student Services is excited to host our monthly BIPOC Karaoke Game Night! We are celebrating women of color during Women's History Month this March!
March 16, 2023
Dr. Tuija Turunen of the University of Lapland will describe Finland’s approach to teacher education and for working conditions and support for teachers in the classroom.
March 14, 2023
The UAA Department of Music and the Diversity Committee presents a concert that celebrates the themes of Diversity, Intercultural Fluency and Unity. UAA Voice Majors perform songs from music theater, classical, pop, folk genres, as well as original compositions.
Alaskan composer Matthew Burtner is known for his Ecoacoustic music that brings awareness to climate change. The UAA Department of Music faculty Mari Hahn, Janet Carr-Campbell and Laura Koenig are joined by UAA music students and guest artists to perform to sounds of ice, the aurora borealis and oysters!
March 13, 2023
Come hang out with the Anthropology Club for a weekend road trip down the Kenai Peninsula! We will be headed down to UAA's Kenai Peninsula Campus in Soldotna. We will be visiting three archaeology sites with Dr. Adam Dunstan.
Join the Office of Student Affairs, Department of Residence Life, Enrollment Services and more to discuss the re-invented Seawolf Summer Bridge Program for Summer 2023. SSB23 provides incoming freshmen the opportunity to live on campus for a 5-week period during the summer to experience that "real college experience" prior to their Fall enrollment(s).
March 09, 2023
UAA's Student Activities team is hosting a discussion with Anchorage Assembly members Austin Quinn-Davidson and Suzanne LaFrance about their experiences as women in politics, Wednesday, March 22 from 5-7 p.m. in the Student Union Den.
The Department of Theatre & Dance, in partnership with Perseverance Theatre and the College of Arts and Sciences, is hosting a UAA night for the upcoming performance of "The Great Leap."
March 07, 2023
Join the College of Business of Public Policy Thursday, March 9 at 6 p.m. at the Writer's Block Cafe for Economics After Hours. Alex James, associate professor of economics will discuss some common errors people make and use examples to highlight the power of experimentation with applications in health care, charitable giving, criminal justice and beyond.