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.
March 23, 2018
Did you know there are approximately 700 students each semester that call UAA home? Take a moment to read the latest news from residential campus in the On-Campus Living newsletter!
You are invited! Molly Orheim, Director, Career Exploration & Services will lead a panel discussion on the benefits of internships for employers, students, and faculty at the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce’s “Make it Monday” forum on March 26, 2018.
March 22, 2018
March 21, 2018
March 26–30, 2018 is Textbook Affordability Week at UAA. The week is a set of events designed to highlight the cost of textbooks at UAA, especially how they are impacting students' success and quality of life. We'd like to hear from students about their experiences and how UAA can help improve financial affordability and access to textbooks.
Five UAA geoscience grad students lay it on the line Friday in their first run at the worldwide Imperial Barrel Award competition. Will they find oil at their subsurface site in Australia?
March 20, 2018
Each year, hundreds of high school and college students gather at UAA to debate international policy during the Model United Nations of Alaska conference. As this year’s secretary-general, longtime participant and UAA's latest Truman Scholar Jacob Shercliffe is hard at work keeping diplomacy alive.