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.
October 05, 2018
Join guitarists Klasinc and Loncar at UAA Oct. 7 for an afternoon of music masterworks and contemporary guitar repertoire.
In the past, all services performed by IT Desktop Services were charged at an hourly rate (Work Stoppages - $108, Normal - $72). Effective July 1, 2018, a majority of the non-urgent work no longer incurs a charge.
October 04, 2018
Coming to the Kimura Gallery Sept. 10–Oct. 28, "The Bounded Text" is an exhibition of international and national fiber artists.
Disability Support Services (DSS) is moving "just across the lobby" to RH 112. Closure dates are Sept. 28, Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. For urgent communication during the transition, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at (907) 786-1214.
UAA will be hosting hundreds of area juniors, seniors and high school counselors Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, as part of Academic Preview Day.
October 03, 2018
From the age of 12, 2018 Alumni Emerging Leader Jason Hart felt compelled to help make health care in Alaska better. Since then, he's wasted no time working toward that goal, earning multiple degrees and becoming clinical practice manager at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Only North Dakota, with 37 straight months of negative growth has had a longer period of employment decline according to a new analysis of how oil prices influence Alaska and other energy-dependent states by Mouhcine Guettabi, associate professor of economics at UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).