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.
January 09, 2023
UAA and NMS celebrates 15-year partnership.
This fall, UAA facilitated tabletop exercises for its main campus and community campuses focused on the institution’s procedures surrounding recovering from an active shooter/aggressor event.
December 18, 2022
Please be aware of the following closures for Enrollment Services: Dec. 19-21, the lobby will close each day at 1 p.m. Our lobby call center will be open until 5 p.m. Dec. 22 our office will close at 1 p.m. Enrollment Services is closed December 23- Jan. 2, 2023. Happy Holidays!
Emergency food bags are available for students in need over winter break in Gorsuch Commons. Bags have three days' worth of shelf-stable, easy-to-prepare meals. Ask the info desk to receive one.
December 16, 2022
The UAA Office of the Bursar will be closed Thursday, Dec. 22.
Accreditation/assessment forums on intercultural fluency.
December 15, 2022
Seawolf Daily and Seawolf Students are taking a holiday break from Wednesday, Dec. 21-Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. We will resume submissions for announcements, events and news on Monday, Jan. 9.
The UAA Student Union Gear Room will rent out gear* for the winter break at a reduced rate! Come pick up any of the gear listed on our website from December 19-22, from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and pay for only a weeklong rental!
Please join us for the grand opening of UAA's first ever Pride Center, Tuesday, January 17, 2023!
December 09, 2022
The weather closure on Dec. 7 resulted in the cancellation of the Chancellor’s Holiday Gathering, but we have identified a new date!