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 19, 2020
Celebrate the coolest season of the year during UAA Winterfest, happening now through March 7. Play mini-golf in the Spine, watch a movie in the pool, paint an aurora moose, experience a night of adrenaline on the big screen — and more!
As you know, the University of Alaska system is facing a challenging budget situation resulting from a $70 million decrease in state funding over a three-year period. In light of this, last October the Board of Regents charged each university to undertake a review of its academic programs and administrative areas to meet its share of the reduction.
February 18, 2020
The University of Alaska is offering a pilot program on financial wellness through Securian Financial, at no cost to you. We're starting the program in Anchorage and will evaluate offering it in other locations. There will be one-on-one meetings in the morning, and two group sessions in the afternoon.
The Provost’s office is seeking an individual who can effective lead and manage all incoming academic inquiries as well as fulfill critical financial and office management duties in a collaborative team environment. Application review begins on Feb. 18.
UAA’s Center for Economic Development launched its first semester of Upstart Alpha Accelerator, a program that offers UAA students an opportunity to either experience an internship at a local startup or create their own.
February 17, 2020
You may recall the state’s budgeting process last year was particularly challenging for UAA. The university was directed to reduce expenditures and while we are making significant progress, difficult decisions lie ahead. [...] In the coming weeks, you will hear more about expedited program review, a process of collecting and evaluating data on every UAA academic program.
Congratulations to all the 2020 Alaska Journal of Commerce "Top Forty Under 40" awardees, including the seven Seawolf alumni who made this year's list.
Here's the Seawolf Dining Eat Fleet schedule for Feb. 17-21. Please note: Food trucks are only at Cuddy Quad this month.
University fleet fueling unleaded and diesel dispensers are back online at the GHH fuel island. Thank you for your patience while the dispensers were unexpectedly down.
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