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.
April 20, 2017
As Alaska’s largest planetarium, the UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater is an immersive place to explore the world around us—from the smallest microbes to the most distant galaxies. View the spring 2017 schedule for the UAA Planetarium.
English professor Ronald Spatz was featured in one of the lead articles in the March 2017 edition of The Writer magazine, one of the oldest continually published magazines in the United States.
The AK Jazz Workshop and UAA Student Jazz Combos present a concert and jam session in honor of UNESCO International Jazz Day for Peace, April 30. The ensembles will jam on hot jazz, Latin, blues and funk-style songs for your enjoyment.
This is a condensed version of a college-level real estate investment finance course for investors (or aspiring investors) and professionals looking for the tools to understand and evaluate real estate investments and income-producing properties.
April 19, 2017
Come learn more about fiscal policy and the current national debt. We'll be viewing two short documentaries, with a discussion to follow. Free Moose's Tooth pizza provided.
The UA College Savings Plan would like to remind UA employees that NOW is a great time to start, review or increase college savings for a loved one through employee payroll deduction or automatic monthly contributions from your bank account. As the nation's only 529 plan located within the walls of a university, we have a unique perspective and ability to support students and employees in paying for post-secondary education.
Openings are still available in UAA's popular Summer Engineering Academies, a BP-sponsored program that seeks to engage youth in various facets of engineering. This year, academies will be held in Mat-Su as well as in Anchorage, and sessions cost $100 a week per child (fee waivers available), with lunch included!