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.
May 10, 2023
Renowned voice talents Debi Derryberry (Jimmy Neutron, from Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius) and Rodger Bumpass (Squidward, from SpongeBob SquarePants) are coming to the Valdez Theatre Conference to run voice-over workshops.
This semester Seawolf Dining was excited to announce that our Swipe Away Hunger program is back. Students with meal plans had the opportunity to donate their unused meal swipes. We received over 250 meal donations from students!
Our student run information desk is your one-stop shop and will be open throughout the summer from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Here, UAA students and staff will have access to what they need most, which of course includes: healthy and not-so-healthy snacks/drinks, tickets to UAA events, and outdoor gear rentals.
Information Technology Services (ITS) has put together a program to give student workers an opportunity to experience real-life IT service center scenarios. This program will give students the knowledge and experience of working in an IT call center.
May 09, 2023
The latest issue of UAA’s premier publication highlights how the university is rising above with stories featuring alumni doing incredible work in Antarctica, in LGBTQ spaces and on the set of the latest Shazam! movie, as well as a check in with the UAA School of Education.
May 08, 2023
This Facebook group is to support education and textbook equity. We all end up with textbooks collecting dust on our shelves, or maybe we are in need of something out of our price range.
Starting Monday, May 15, 2023 the IT Services office in the Social Sciences Building, Room 120, will be open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. These hours are for the physical office location and does not impact the hours for the IT Technical Support Center.
May 05, 2023
Do you have links to library database resources (e.g., specific articles, ebooks, or searches) in your Blackboard shells? The Consortium Library is migrating to a new tool for off-campus access to library databases.
The Facilities & Campus Services Work Management Desk will shift to summer hours effective Monday, May 8 and continue until the beginning of the fall semester. For facility-related emergencies outside of these hours, please contact UPD at 786-1120.
May 04, 2023
Representative Andrew Gray will be holding a Constituent Coffee on Saturday, May 6, at The Den on the UAA Campus from 12 - 2 p.m. The Den is located downstairs in the Student Union Building.