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 29, 2023
Lunch with UAF Graduate School Director, Rich Collins, and learn how to prepare a successful application for the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies. A current Ph.D. student will share her real experience. Lunch will be provided.
Free soup lunch, llamas and a health fair will be happening in Cuddy Hall and Quad on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.! Students can get a free soup meal, take pictures and interact with llamas (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), and visit community partner tables providing resources and swag!
Seawolf Marketplace lovers - we're giving the menu a spring makeover and want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey; your responses will be used to help us craft our spring semester menu.
November 28, 2023
‘Twas the week before finals and all through the U, Students were stirring, staff and faculty, too. Books open and sprawling, no desk was bare, In hopes semester’s end soon would be there.
RSVP now for fall commencement ceremonies! An RSVP is required for all participating graduates. Names of graduates watching online will only be announced if an RSVP is received. The deadline to RSVP is Dec. 8.
Commencement season is approaching and we need your help to celebrate our students' years of hard work and academic success! You are invited to participate as a volunteer in the Fall 2023 Commencement ceremony on Dec. 17 at the Alaska Airlines Center and in the Graduate Degree Hooding ceremony on Dec. 16 at the Wendy Williamson Auditorium.
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA's Fall 2023 Commencement and Graduate Degree Hooding ceremonies. Please RSVP by Dec. 8.
The UAA Equity Action Committee is excited to invite your nominations for the 2024 Student Diversity awards. More information and nomination forms can be found at the Student Diversity Awards website. This year, nominations and applications (self-nominations) will be accepted by faculty, staff or students.
We are excited to reach out to you on behalf of the Alaska Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Program to invite you to apply for our Rural Immersion Institute of the North (RIIN). RIIN is an incredible opportunity for students to gain healthcare exposure in rural Alaska during the upcoming Summer of 2024.
November 27, 2023
UAF is bringing the cold to us on the ice! Our UAA hockey team is playing UAF, so come out and cheer on our Seawolves as we go up against another Alaskan team.