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.
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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.
April 18, 2017
Auto tech students are tinkering with tomorrow's technology thanks to a recent donation from General Motors: the sleek, fleet, powerful and “just ridiculous" 2016 Z06 Corvette, dubbed by Car and Driver as “among the world’s best."
The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled up to the Student Union on April 6, drawing a curious crowd, plus one marketing class on a mission.
April 14, 2017
The UAA Undergraduate Research & Discovery Symposium showcases the rich world of undergraduate research taking place throughout UAA and fosters scholarly discussion and networking among students, faculty and people in the community.
Candace Lewis ’09 admits college wasn't always on her radar, but now this Truman and Fulbright scholar has a Ph.D. in neuroscience and is coming back to UAA to share her research on psychedelics and depression.
April 10, 2017
New Dances 2017, the spring performance from the dance department, brings 10 original works to the Fine Arts Building main stage April 13-16. The annual student showcase spotlights 60-plus student performers and technicians. Here, we talk to three.
Homelessness can overwhelm anyone, especially people who have suffered childhood trauma. UAA psychology researchers are now seeking new insights for interacting with trauma-challenged people.
April 04, 2017
For the small group of Honors College students who gather around the table this semester to discuss Alan Moore's groundbreaking graphic novel 'Watchmen,' tonight's homework is the same as yesterday's: keep reading your comics.
March 28, 2017
UAA's top points producer, Matt Anholt captains a hockey squad stacked with WHCA All-Academic honorees. A justice major, Matt studies defending in the court while excelling offensively on the ice.
March 27, 2017
Students first arriving at UAA to begin their college experience sometimes find bumpiness on that path. Perhaps they're homesick, struggling in class, feeling isolated and friendless. Mapworks surveys identify problems so UAA staff and faculty can reach out to help solve them, and keep a student on track.
March 23, 2017
Mothers who choose to breast-feed their children now have a calm, private place to do so, here on the UAA campus. A ribbon-cutting (with refreshments!) will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, March 24, for UAA's new Mamava lactation pod in the Student Union.