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 05, 2020
In this episode of Just the Facts, Chancellor Sandeen answers questions about tuition, following the Jan. 17 UA Board of Regents vote to increase tuition.
Recent headlines have forced many Alaskans to think about the effects of coronavirus for the first time. But for a team of UAA researchers led by Associate Professor Eric Bortz, studying coronavirus has been all in a day’s work for more than 15 years.
February 03, 2020
UAA’s Alaska Area Health Education Center Scholars Program partnered with Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield to distribute baby boxes to new parents in rural communities across Alaska.
Take a look at what UAA Student Activities and Commuter Programs has planned for this month. Most events are free for UAA students.
Please join Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bruce Schultz and the Academic Student Response Team for a session on supporting our students through the program review process. Opportunities to attend Feb. 10, 11 and 12.
The Improving Your Online Course (IYOC) workshop explores the Quality Matters Rubric and provides a framework to improve the quality of online and blended courses. Participants use the rubric to review their own online/blended course and develop a course improvement plan.
Academic Innovations & eLearning is thrilled to offer all UAA faculty access to video captioning for course video at no cost to you or your department. Captioning will be done by humans to the 99 percent level through 3Play Media.
Are you interested or do you know someone who would be a great addition to the Orientation (Wolf Pack) Leader team? We are hiring the Summer 2020 Wolf Pack team.
January 31, 2020
Miriam Matejova (economist, Environment Canada; fellow, Norman Paterson School of International Affairs, Carleton University) will discuss how climate changes have shifted Canadian perceptions of security in the North and how these changes may affect Alaska.