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.
August 28, 2020
Join New Student Orientation for their weekly Compass Workshop Series focusing on first year student transition. The September series are also co-sponsored with First Year Student Advising and Success and Career Services.
August 27, 2020
The UAA Center for Human Development is seeking a full-time Complex Behavior Specialist ABA/ Mental Health Provider 2 to work across multiple settings and client populations as a Consultant for the Effective Behavior Interventions Clinic. This position requires the ability to teach and guide others through the process of a functional behavioral assessments and the design and implementation of individualized behavior intervention plans as well as facilitate and lead multidisciplinary teams.
August 26, 2020
The deadline to propose fall UAAVotes events is approaching! A non-partisan campus collaboration, UAAVotes aims to elevate civic engagement at UAA by supporting community events, department programs and student organization activities centered around voter registration, education and civic discourse.
Career Services is excited to connect with students virtually this fall! Our doors are closed, as part of our commitment to keeping the UAA community healthy, but we are available to support you online! Keep reading to learn how to connect with Career Services during COVID-19.
To help protect the health and safety of our community, use of a face mask or face shield is required on all UAA campuses. COVID-19 is tough, but Seawolves are stronger. Hear from UAA students as they discuss the importance of wearing a mask.
The search committee for the Assistant Director of Student Recruitment position in Enrollment Services is excited to announce finalists and invite you to attend open forums to learn more about them. The finalists will present on the topic of “How to effectively recruit within diverse or under-served populations” that will be followed by a question-and-answer session. The position description, candidate's cover letter and resume/CV will be available for review at the forums.
August 25, 2020
Career Services is committed to collaborating with academic departments, faculty, advisors, and offices across campus to support students and alumni to reach their professional goals.
Mary Jo Finney, UAA’s new dean of the Graduate School, knew immediately when she visited Alaska four years ago that this was home. However, it would be a few years, career choices and job offers later that would finally land her back to the 49th state.
You can find out if your instructor has placed any course materials including textbooks on reserve at the Consortium Library at our website. We know that textbooks can be expensive. Visit the library's Textbooks page (libguides.consortiumlibrary.org/textbooks) for more suggestions on how to lower your textbook costs.
The UAA/APU Consortium Library is open to students with a valid UA ID. If you don’t have a UAA ID, we can make one for you. We have laptops along with earbuds available for use within the building for attending classes, and we have laptops that can be checked out to take home. Keep reading for more about how the library can help you succeed at college during COVID.