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 19, 2024
Graduate Education Learning Communities are sessions aimed at professors who teach graduate students, and the next session will be about mentoring McNair Scholars. A McNair Scholar has profound drive and motivation to succeed in graduate school.
The UAA Center for Community Engagement & Learning is partnering with the Anchorage Museum for Anchorage Design Week, which is Feb. 21 - 25! This annual forum gathers creative minds to promote design and envision the future of Anchorage.
Register your class for the spring 2024 College Bowl! Unify America’s Unify Challenge College Bowl is a free, virtual, intercollegiate program that matches students from different schools in one-on-one conversations about goals for America across 17 relevant issues.
UAA Faculty Development & Instructional Support (FD&IS) invites you to Adjunct U, our success sessions for adjunct and part-time faculty. These casual sessions are designed for adjunct/part-time faculty to learn more about teaching and course design at UAA, as well as a place for you to bring your questions about teaching, big or small.
Join the Philosophy Department and UAA Ethics Center for a discussion about the “Moral distress and residue in veterinary and human medicine: Supporting resilience through bioethics across Canada and the United States” with guest speakers Dr. Lisa Moses and Professor Dr. Étienne Côté.
The UAA/APU Consortium Library will remain closed Tuesday, Feb. 20 due to the water main break identified this morning and associated flooding. Please note this means no employees, students or community members can access the building during this time, even with a WolfCard.
February 16, 2024
Meet other like-minded students in the field of engineering and ask professionals career questions. This is a free event open to all UAA students.
Registration for the Spring 2024 Interprofessional Education Simulation is now open!
Welcoming students, employees, alumni and community members to this Winterfest edition of Concerts in the Quad! This indoor/outdoor lunchtime event features performer Jared Woods and a free meal for UAA students.
February 15, 2024
First Undergraduate STEM Experiences (FUSE) and Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) are sponsoring a presentation by Michael Dorff, a professor of mathematics at Brigham Young University. He will discuss potential STEM teaching tweaks, and anyone who teaches in STEM is encouraged to attend! Coffee and snacks will be provided.