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.
June 14, 2018
Be on the lookout for sea gull chicks and goslings at the UAA campus. The adult gulls and geese are very protective and it isn't always obvious when a baby is right outside an entrance. Be alert when exiting buildings.prot
June 13, 2018
The Office of University Advancement announces the appointment of Christina “Tina” Teaford to the position of director of alumni engagement. Teaford will begin her new role July 23, 2018.
School is out for the summer, but camp is in! Teens from across the state recently gathered on UAA's campus for Recruiting and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing’s (RRANN) Camp, an intensive three-day experience introducing them to the world of health care and nursing.
Calling all volunteers for UAA's summer 2018 campus cleanup! Stop by at GHH between 8:30 and 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 13 for supplies and free breakfast.
June 11, 2018
At the closing of this year's annual Foster Youth Post-Secondary Education Conference, Gov. Bill Walker signed into law House Bill 151 — referred to as the Children Deserve a Loving Home Act — designed to establish new caseworker standards in the state's Office of Children's Services while giving back more control to foster youth and foster parents.
Follow the UAA Employee Wellness program on Facebook to stay up-to-date on wellness events happening around campus this summer.
June 09, 2018
June 07, 2018
In the age of peak TV, people of color are still underrepresented. UAA alumna Princess Daazhraii Johnson hopes to change that with the upcoming PBS KIDS show Molly of Denali, the first nationally distributed children’s series to feature an Alaska Native lead character.
Two student researchers are headed to Florence, Italy, this July to present their research on how turtles survive under low oxygen conditions.