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 04, 2022
Congratulations to the spring Class of 2022! UAA celebrated the accomplishments of more than 1,000 undergraduate, graduate and certificate students from the Anchorage campus at two in-person ceremonies Sunday, May 1.
UAA grads from the classes of 2020 and 2021 who could not attend in-person commencement ceremonies at the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic were honored at a special reunion commencement Saturday, April 30.
All staff, students and faculty across the University of Alaska system are invited to a virtual Town Hall with UA President Pat Pitney on Wednesday, May 4, from 2-3 p.m via Zoom or by watching the livestream on the UA President’s communications page.
The Office of the Registrar seeks a highly motivated, tech-savvy individual to join its team as a College Completion Coordinator. This professional should understand the needs and challenges facing Alaskan students with some college credit and no degree, and have experience and interest in building pathways and programs to meet those needs and mitigate challenges.
Are you detail oriented? Are you someone that enjoys communicating with people? Do spreadsheets, policies and procedures excite you? If so, you would be a perfect addition to our team as an Accounts Payable/Travel Technician!
May 03, 2022
During May, UAA recognizes our Asian American, Pacific Islander, Desi American students, faculty, staff and alumni with events and educational opportunities all month long.
May 02, 2022
We are looking for student volunteers to help us improve the library website by allowing us to observe you spending about 15-30 minutes performing a set of tasks on the website. Students selected to participate will get their choice of a $30 gift card.
Join this virtual event that showcase the work of AKNS Faculty Sondra Shaginoff-Stuart and Haliehana Stepetin.
The School of Nursing is seeking applications for the Recruitment and Retention of Alaska Natives into Nursing (RRANN) Student Success Facilitator position.
This widely acclaimed seminar comprehensively addresses both practical and conceptual aspects of writing competitive grant proposals. Emphasis is given to such things as idea development, understanding the role (and mindset) of your reviewers, and strategies and tips for each major section of a grant proposal.