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 04, 2024
Dr. Ilkan Çokgör.Combinational Building Blocks in Digital Design
The Native Student Services (NSS) Scholarship & Internship Fair will be on Tuesday, Feb. 13th from 12-4pm at the UAA Student Union (lower level)!
February 01, 2024
Accessible, clear communication is the cornerstone of successful support. There are many unknowns when working with someone who has a disability, even more so when the person is blind/low vision.
The deadline for applications has been moved to Feb. 4, 2024. The UAA Combat Climate Change Club (C4) is looking for community members (including students and faculty) to contribute to our campus' sustainability efforts.
Come join an amazing summer program at Della Keats as a Youth Peer Mentor! We are recruiting for multiple full-time positions lasting from mid-May to mid-July, summer 2024.
Think about it. Do you know how to inspire and engage others?
Do you speak a Native or Indigenous language? What about Spanish or Russian or Korean or Thai?
The UA Foundation’s Fund & Gift Services Team wants to take this opportunity to remind you of the services and resources available to you through the UA Foundation. Please review the linked memo in advance of any fundraising for your unit. Additional guidance is provided on gift acceptance and spending from a UA Foundation fund.
January 31, 2024
Dr. Ariel Taivalkoski will present 'Climate or Culture? Human-Bird Dynamics in the Aleutian Islands'. Dr. Taivalkoski is a candidate for a faculty position in the Department of Anthropology & Geography
Now available for on demand: Jane Hirshfield joins a distinguished panel of Alaskans to consider "Ways of Knowing: Poetry, Science, and the Environment.”