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.
June 16, 2021
View highlights from UAA Chancellor Sean Parnell's visit to the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) summer barbecue on his first full day as chancellor.
The UAA Office of the Bursar will be closing to in-person services at noon on Wednesday, June 30 for fiscal year end processing. All department deposits are due to the Cashiering Office (located in Eugene Short Hall, suite 102) no later than noon on June 30. Student account access through UAOnline will be available until 3 p.m. Regular business hours will resume Thursday, July 1.
Calling all future engineers! There's still room for more virtual campers in the UAA Summer Engineering Academies. Our camps include 3D Printing and Design, Creative Coding, Minecraft Coding, and LEGO Robotics Junior. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of ConocoPhillips and the MTA Foundation, the weeklong camps cost only $100 and tuition waivers are available for families with financial need.
UAA Disability Support Services is proud to announce two new software programs available for all learners. Read&Write is a big confidence booster for anyone who needs a little support with their reading and writing, at school or in the workplace. EquatIO software allows learners to create mathematical equations, formulas (and more!) directly on their computer or device.
Disability Support Services (DSS) coordinates support services for students who experience disabilities. We also provide support services for the university and the community at large. This brief DSS introductory video, created by UAA graduate Katherine Irwin and the DSS Team, offers insight into what constitutes a disability. The answers may surprise you: an individual can be born with a disability — a disability can also be the result of an illness, accident or even pregnancy.
June 15, 2021
Allie Hartman, student organization coordinator in UAA’s Student Life and Leadership, was recently recognized by the University of Alaska Board of Regents with the Staff Make Students Count award.
The University of Alaska Anchorage has stated that in-person events are not permissible indoors, with exceptions for small indoor meetings with social distancing for employees authorized to be on campus. As the university continues to monitor and evaluate event options for the future, the Student Union will begin to allow student organizations, departments and exterior clients the opportunity to “hold” reservations for Fall 2021.
June 14, 2021
As indicated in the memo from David Bishko, Interim UA CHRO, on June 9, 2021, regarding the universities transition into phase C and employees returning to work on campuses this summer and into the fall, UA Human Resources will be conducting general Q&A sessions regarding return to work guidelines and telework forms.
UAA celebrates Juneteenth on Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m., with a 30th anniversary showing of Boyz N The Hood at Century 16, and on Saturday, June 19 at 1 p.m. at the Juneteenth Citywide Celebration. We will have Juneteenth trivia and FREE Juneteenth t-shirts from UAA!
In his first message to the UAA community, new Chancellor Sean Parnell shares his optimism about the role UAA has played and will continue to play in shaping Alaska.