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.
October 12, 2021
More than 100 graduates and partners joined the Homecoming Luncheon via Zoom to reconnect with their alma mater while raising donations, sponsorships and gift matches to benefit UAA programs and scholarships.
Please join the UA Security Matters team for their webinar “Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) at University of Alaska” on Tuesday, Oct. 12, from 1-2 p.m. This is the second in our series of webinars in celebration of Cybersecurity Awareness Month this October.
October 11, 2021
It is my pleasure to share two exciting announcements within Administrative Services. After a competitive search process, Justin Atteberry has been hired as executive director of Shared Services. Additionally, Ben Shier has been named chief information officer (CIO) after serving in this role in an interim capacity since December 2019.
In honor of Physician Assistants Week, meet one of the recent graduates from the WWAMI-affiliated MEDEX Northwest program, Candace Hickel, PA-C.
This opportunity is open to full- and part-time faculty, postdocs, and GTAs across the UA system who perceive a connection between their course(s) and any aspect of climate change, and who wish to facilitate their students in making that connection. Folks from all disciplines are welcome and encouraged to participate, including new and past participants.
Open to faculty and staff, this community's discussions will be based on the book, "Supporting Success for LGBTQ+ Students: Tools for Inclusive Campus Practice." Written by Dr. Cindy Ann Kilgo (Assistant Professor of Higher Education and Student Affairs, Indiana University) this resource has been added to the collection in the UAA/APU Consortium Library.
The NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) awards Administrative Supplement opportunities to develop collaborations between investigators, purchase equipment, address critical issues of women's health, and surveillance studies of SARS-CoV-2 viral strains. Since 2019 the Alaska INBRE program has received all seven submitted Administrative Supplements totaling $2,028,441.
Today we celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day, an opportunity for our university community to recognize the diverse and vibrant culture of Alaska Native groups and their invaluable contribution to our state.
UAA Shared Services is seeking applications for HR Coordinator. Shared Services is the primary source for trusted, high-quality, and customer friendly administrative services. Shared Services delivers a variety of administrative services to support the university’s teaching, research, and public service missions.
UA students deserve the best! Join faculty and staff across the University of Alaska system committed to advancing student success inside and outside the classroom.