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.
February 26, 2014
Nominations for the 2014 Seawolf Hall of Fame class are being accepted now through Friday, April 25. The Class of 2014 will be selected by the Hall of Fame committee and announced this summer. Read on for criteria and nomination instructions.
She's a Rondy queen, soccer coach, soon-to-be ConocoPhillips intern and multitasking volunteer with a life that proves she is perfectly suited for a career in logistics, a field she is studying at UAA. Meet Shayla Silva.
You don't have to have an M.B.A. to be an entrepreneur. Young Alaska entrepreneurs took to the stage at UAA to share their stories of starting food trucks, importing and building fat bikes and crafting co-working space in Anchorage. There's also some exciting investment news on the horizon.
Which came first, the galaxy or the black hole? UAA astronomer Erin Hicks' Innovate grant will let her calculate the influence of black holes on galaxies this summer.
It took years of study and sacrifice to get that UAA diploma and now it's time to connect it with a job you're passionate about. UAA's Career Services Center can help shorten the search and launch you into a career you love.
As one of the key visionaries behind the Winter Design Project in Cuddy Quad this week, Herminia's job has included preventing a moose stampede or raven massacre of her students’ snowman colony. No carrot noses allowed!
February 25, 2014
Is it time to legalize marijuana? Alaska voters could decide the issue in the August primary election. Legalization raises serious criminal justice, public health and economic questions. Come hear what national and local experts have to say about the controversy and join the discussion.