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.
September 26, 2023
We are hiring UAA students (both grad and undergrad) to work at Anchorage startup companies with the Upstart Intern program. Upstart Interns connects UAA students to local startups.
Join this free event being co-hosted by Student Activities and Multicultural Student Services. Open to all students, staff, faculty and the community. Doors open at 6 p.m. The talk begins at 6:30 p.m.
September 25, 2023
The Health Promotion Team is hiring a peer health educator! Be a part of an energized team that provides health and wellness education to peers on campus!
Join visiting poet Jane Hirshfield on Sept. 28, 2023, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Anchorage Museum where Jane will read her poetry and sign copies of her latest publication, The Asking (Knopf, Sept. 12, 2023), which will be available for sale.
A UAA program exploration advisor demonstrates expansive job knowledge of UAA degree programs and is skilled at facilitating holistic and comprehensive discussions with students seeking specific and/or general guidance on academic paths in order to meet their educational and career goals.
Our UAA volleyball team is playing Seattle Pacific on Saturday! Come pack the house for some fun!
Join us in our candidate search for Director of Native Student Services. UAA welcomes Jessica Lewis-Nicori as a prospective candidate for the position. This will be a public open forum for staff, faculty, students, and community members alike.
September 22, 2023
UAA Education Abroad is an opportunity for UAA students to study abroad or participate in an internship or service learning experience in another country while still receiving academic credit towards their UAA degree! Students can choose programs from all over the world, use their financial aid to pay for program fees, and go abroad for the summer, a semester or an academic year.
Sober Seawolves meetings are starting up again for the fall semester! Sober Seawolves is a peer-led group for students in or working towards recovery as well as those who would like support with cutting back.
During the last academic year, the Provost and Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs led a UAA-wide effort to develop a draft Strategic Enrollment Management Plan (SEM Plan). A draft version of the SEM plan is available for view by UAA employees on the UAA Employee Intranet.