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.
February 26, 2019
The Office of Admissions will be hosting Junior Day at the Anchorage Campus on Friday, March 1. Please help us welcome students visiting our great campus.
Enrollment Services call center will be closed Friday, March 1 as staff will be participating in Junior Day. Accounting Services phone line will be open.
UAA's Culinary Arts and Hospitality Administration Division recently participated in NANA Management Services' Chef’s Day to promote culinary careers and nutrition education among the state's youth, complete with serving up bowls of delicious Japanese-style ramen.
When UAA music students perform at their Friday recitals, the audience never knows what to expect. Opera or jazz? Oboe or cello? It's like a variety show starring UAA students, and it's 100 percent free to attend.
UAA’s annual Brain Bee event aims to inspire curiosity in neuroscience for Alaska’s high schoolers with a day of hands-on activities, guest speakers and testing their knowledge of the brain.
February 25, 2019
An unprecedented reduction in state funding and an accreditation failure at UAA’s School of Education will be the central topics of discussion at the University of Alaska Board of Regents meeting Feb. 28–March 1 at the Lee Gorsuch Commons on the UAA campus.
The university will once again offer on-site biometric screenings for all employees, spouses and FIPs who are enrolled in the UA Choice health plan.
February 22, 2019
Now through Feb. 28, 2019, buy one and get one 50 percent off Burt's Bees products at the UAA Campus Bookstore.