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.
November 07, 2023
Join us Wednesday Nov. 8 from 12 - 1:30 p.m. in the Pride Center for Queer in the Workplace, a chance to explore important topics surrounding LGBTQ+ experiences in the workplace. Co-hosted by Career Services and the Pride Center.
Join us for the last Inside Look of the semester at the UAA/APU Consortium Library on Nov. 16! The UAA/APU Consortium Library offers resources and services for students and employees alike! This will include a tour of the building and an educational workshop to explore online resources!
Jason Hotch has been appointed UAA's next director of Native Student Services (NSS). As director, Hotch will be responsible for promoting student engagement, belonging and resiliency among Alaska Native, Indigenous and rural students, providing leadership, vision and support to the NSS team.
November 06, 2023
Please note that UAA General Support Services (Mailroom, Copy & Print, Surplus, Recycling) will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023 from 11:30 a.m.- 3 p.m. There will be no afternoon mail routes this day. All FedEx must be received by 10:30 a.m. All other outgoing mail must be received by 11 a.m.
Ethan/Kayaaní J Lauesen is a visual artist based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Their body of work focuses on their Denaakk’e Koyukon Athabaskan and Lingit cultural backgrounds, their queer identity, and how they are perceived in Alaskan communities.
As winter approaches and road conditions start to decline, I would like to clarify our policies surrounding inclement weather and campus closures. Our goal is to minimize the amount of educational disruption when winter weather makes travel to and from campus unsafe.
I am currently looking for an apartment in Anchorage for me and my husband. I am a Ph.D. Fellow from the University of Tromsø, Norway, who will come to Anchorage as a guest researcher from early January until mid-May next year.
The McNair Scholars Program is pleased to host the US Peace Corps for this information session.
Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE.
Register for Alaska NSF EPSCoR's free, three-part virtual workshop on the basics of creating your own augmented reality application in Unity. You will need a computer with Unity installed if you'd like to follow along with step-by-step instructions, and a mobile device to build your app to.