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.
March 12, 2024
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA's Spring 2024 Commencement and Graduate Degree Hooding Ceremonies. Please RSVP by April 26.
March is Women's History Month! UAA Multicultural Student Services is excited to host our monthly karaoke game night in celebration of women of color. We will have karaoke, games, free food, and educational materials.
University Marketing and Communications (UMAC) is currently looking for faculty members who have recently published a book or academic article to feature on UAA’s news site, Green & Gold News, and in a new feature in UAA Monthly, Scholarly Chronicles: Faculty Voices in Print.
Meet this year’s Alumni of Distinction: Alumni of Achievement and real estate alumna A. Janelle Pfleiger, Alumni Humanitarian and social work alumna Celeste Hodge Growden, and Alumni Emerging Leader and political science alumna Amie Collins.
March 11, 2024
All UAA students, staff and alumni are invited to Alyeska Resort on Friday, March 15 for a day of skiing, snowboarding and music! Enjoy discounted lift passes and BOGO tickets to see Blackwater Railroad Company, Live at the Sitz!
Real estate alumna and 2023-24 Alumni of Achievement A. Janelle Pfleiger is a 45-year real estate agent and former national president of the Residential Real Estate Council. Understanding the enormity of purchasing a new home, Pfleiger works to make sure real estate agents guiding clients through the homebuying process are beholden to the highest code of ethics.
Social work alumna and 2023-24 Alumni Humanitarian Celeste Hodge Growden is the president and CEO of the Alaska Black Caucus. By focusing on the four core areas of justice, education, economics and health, Growden works toward enacting racial equity through the process of institutional reform.
Political science alumna and 2023-24 Alumni Emerging Leader Amie Collins is the executive director of Best Beginnings. Growing up an avid reader, Collins works to pass on that passion to future generations of children and parents by developing early literacy and education initiatives.
Is there a faculty member who's gone above and beyond in their teaching and/or in supporting their colleagues? Nominate them for a COW!
Dear UAA Community, As you may already be aware, Ramadan started on March 10 and will last for 30 days until April 9 or 10, depending on the moon. Ramadan is observed by Muslim communities as a holy month.