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.
May 09, 2024
Sober Seawolves meetings are continuing over the summer!
We are delighted to announce that the Student Union Information Desk will be open this summer, Monday through Friday, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Additionally, a variety of snacks, drinks, and drip coffee will be available while supplies last.
May 07, 2024
The Student Health and Counseling Center will be available Monday through Thursdays during May 13 through August 8.
UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell will be the featured guest speaker at Anchorage Chamber of Commerce's "Make It Monday" forum on Monday, May 13, at noon.
Seawolf Dining is again happy to announce the overwhelming success of the spring 2024 Swipe Away Hunger campaign. This campus-wide initiative combats food insecurity among students and collected 310 meal swipe donations after the campaign closed on May 6.
The UAA Copy & Print Center received a Platinum Award in the category of “Adhesive Graphics & Wraps” for the production and installation of the new Seawolf Spine Window graphics at the recent Association of College & University Printers (ACUP) annual conference.
UAA IT Services’ front office and welcome desk in the Social Sciences Building (SSB) will be closed Friday, May 31, so IT staff can attend UAA’s Staff Appreciation Day.
An important update to the Kaltura (Blackboard My Media) Blackboard integration tool will be happening May 9 - 12, 2024. If you use Blackboard My Media in your course this will affect you.
With the RPNow contract ending, UAA has decided to switch to Honorlock for remote proctoring. This new tool should make remote proctoring better for both students and faculty!
PWSC's outdoor leadership students are gearing up for an exciting 14-day kayak expedition from Whittier to Valdez as part of their capstone class project this academic year. Benjamin Rush, Ph.D., assistant professor of outdoor leadership and Carrie Abruzzo lead this expedition, which the students plan and execute entirely.