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, 2018
Please join us in wearing denim on April 25, 2018 as we collectively make a stand against sexual misconduct and violence in our communities, in our state and in our world.
April 19, 2018
Commencement season is approaching and we need you to help celebrate our students’ years of hard work and academic success!
Please join us April 19, 2018 for a conversation about how student learning and student success contribute to UAA’s mission fulfillment and support UAA’s reaffirmation of accreditation in Fall 2018.
Meet the three finalists for Assistant Vice Chancellor for Admissions, Recruitment and Marketing at open forums, April 10-19, 2018.
April 18, 2018
Fall 2018 priority registration for UAA undergraduate students runs April 2–5 in UAOnline. Open registration begins April 16.
Help the university celebrate Earth Day and Tree Campus USA by participating in our annual spring campus cleanup on April 18, 2018. Free lunch for all volunteers.