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.
May 03, 2018
Ed Lester is principal at Newhalen School, on the shore of Lake Iliamna. After earning his bachelor's of education in 2002, he's been able to advance his education career from the village where he grew up thanks to UAA.
Each April, College of Education graduate students visit Newhalen School, in the Lake and Peninsula School District, to teach a week of interactive classes (as well as attend the science fair, judge the speech competition, watch the talent show, and even go to prom).
May 02, 2018
Join UAA Staff Council at their next meeting on May 3, 2018, in Room 302 of the UAA/APU Consortium Library. All Staff Council meetings are open to the public and all UAA employees are encouraged to attend.
All UAA Campus Bookstore events are free and open to the public. April 2018 highlights include talks on Dizzy Gillespie and bats in Interior Alaska.
May 01, 2018
Enrollment Services invites faculty, staff and students to meet the finalist for University Registrar at an open forum May 3, 2018.
The results of the University of Alaska’s 2017 Campus Climate Survey are now available for review on the Title IX compliance website. The report provides current prevalence estimates projecting the number of university students that experienced sexual misconduct, dating violence, stalking/harassment or sexual assault.
Students entering UAA in fall 2018 will be part of the first class required to complete three credits of an Alaska Native-themed (AKNT) General Education Requirement in order to graduate with an Associate of Arts or Baccalaureate degree. The new requirement is part of a broader effort to integrate knowledge about the diversity, perspectives and history of Alaska Native and Indigenous peoples into the university's curriculum.
April 30, 2018
Run for UAA Staff Council and join a body of your peers who share a commitment to making UAA a positive place for staff. Nominations are due May 1, 2018.
UAA IT Services has begun sending password expiration warning emails to all students, staff and faculty. The first email will be sent 14 days before their password is set to expire, and again two days before if it hasn't been changed yet. The format of the email customers can expect to see is below.