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 18, 2020
Academic-year furnished sublet in the Goldenview area of Anchorage, about a 20 minute commute to UAA. Two bedroom/one bath home with sweeping views of the inlet. The house has most everything you need.
On July 17, the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) CEO Board made a unanimous decision to suspend all fall athletic competition until at least Nov. 30 due to the ongoing and increasing risks associated with the pandemic.
August 17, 2020
Native Student Services staff would like to welcome and congratulate Paula Jones as the new Student Services Coordinator as of August 3, 2020. Paula comes from the Alaskan village of Kuinerraq (Quinhagak). Paula has a strong relationship with her home community, where most of her family still resides.
Are you looking to connect with other supervisors regarding the management of student employees? Please join the three Career Services offices for our bi-monthly Supervisor Roundtable. This month we will provide an overview of Supervisor Resources for recruiting, hiring and training student employees in a remote and in-person environment.
UAA's Campus Kickoff is back... ONLINE! That's right! UAA is embracing the virtual world and preparing an amazing welcome for UAA students returning to the fall 2020 semester.
The Office of the Registrar seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic individual to join its team as a Transfer Credit Counselor. This professional facilitates the university’s mission by building relationships with prospective transfer students, as well as other higher education institutions, to help attract future Seawolves well-suited to UAA’s programs.
The faculty engagement subcommittee of the Campus Kick-Off committee has come up with two exciting ideas on how students and faculty can engage this year. The first one is to embrace esports; and the second is a networking event with students.
Starting in the Fall 2020 semester, the UAA bookstore will be facilitated through an online platform powered by Akademos, a national leader in online and hybrid bookstore solutions. Visit the UAA Online Bookstore to order course materials. Seawolf gear and branded merchandise is still available for purchase online as well.
Meet Jennifer Booz, UAA’s news chief diversity officer and steward of its Diversity and Inclusion Action Plan.
August 14, 2020
UAA IT Services (ITS) is working to improve our communication of pending upgrades, planned and unplanned outages. We have a new tool to keep you up-to-date on services and any disruptions that may occur. You can view the status of all our services by going to: status.uaa.alaska.edu.