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.
November 06, 2018
British-Armenian Nigel Sharp is UAA’s first global entrepreneur in residence, serving as a mentor and consultant to students, staff and faculty while looking for opportunities to help develop the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alaska as a whole.
UAA alumna Carla Baxley, B.S. Civil Engineering '01, said she wanted to be in an industry that helped people — and through her 17-year career as an airport engineer, she has helped connect Alaskans to their family, friends and services all over the state.
Along the Yukon River 270 miles west of Fairbanks lies Galena, a close-knit community where UAA construction management junior Kaleb Korta trained to become a runner for cross country and track and field.
The Student Health and Counseling Center (SHCC) is providing flu vaccine from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in the lobby of the Professional Sciences Building.
November 05, 2018
Learn ways to manage the symptoms of adult ADHD, and even turn some of your weaknesses into strengths. ADHD Demystified is Nov. 6, 11:30 a.m. RH 211.
Did you know UAA is an absentee voting location? General Election ballots for all of Alaska's 40 districts will be available at the UAA Student Union Nov. 5. and 6, 2018.
The University of Alaska’s FY20 operating and capital budgets are set for approval by the UA Board of Regents at its Nov. 8-9, 2018 meeting in Fairbanks.
UAA Parking Services will be closed from noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. Thank you for your understanding.