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 13, 2023
The UAA Men's Basketball team hits the court again to shoot some layups and 3 pointers against UC Merced, so come support our basketball team in this matchup!
Join us on Dec. 6, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Seawolf Store inside the Alaska Airlines Center to get 30% off clothing and gifts. This promotion is valid in-store only while supplies last. Consignment, electronics, nursing and lab supplies, graduation regalia and diploma frames are excluded from the sale.
You are invited to UAA’s inaugural Professional Excellence and Knowledge Summit (PEAKS) happening Jan. 19, 2024! We will begin with activities and light refreshments in the Wendy Williamson Auditorium at noon prior to an address by our keynote speaker, Melanie Bladow at 1 p.m.
Calling all headphone heroes! The Synergy Groups are hosting a Secret Santa Playlist event for UAA employees! Share your love for music with another fellow music lover by becoming a Secret Santa, DJ edition!
Please join Enrollment Services on Thursday, Nov. 16 from 3:30 - 5 p.m. to recognize and honor Carrie Burford's 30 years of service to UAA. During her time, Carrie has worked at both the Anchorage campus and Kenai Peninsula College serving students primarily in the area of financial aid, while dabbling in a plethora of "other duties as assigned".
Want to strengthen your reading skills? Join this Zoom session focused on fluency and comprehension to learn how reading tough text with ease is possible.
November 09, 2023
Please join US Peace Corps recruiter Alan Yuen at an information table in Gorsuch Commons from 12-3 p.m. to find out more about what it's like to be a volunteer, the application process and how to get started.
The award-winning NCBI Social Inclusion and Equity Workshop is a full-day, experiential process with a series of incremental activities. The Nov. 20 workshop is open to all UAA students, faculty and staff.
Dance Masterclass: Contemporary Technique with Katie O'Loughlin
September 2023 through April 2024, Disability Services (DS) offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics. New offering! As Office for Civil Rights (OCR) sessions are not recorded, DS received many requests for an additional presentation date and OCR responded to the call.