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.
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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.
Located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, Chugachmiut and Eyak peoples, Alaska Native curriculum at UAA provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Alaska Native societies, languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations.
February 26, 2018
UAA art students created work inspired by the themes of technology and nature for a new exhibit, which will be on display at the International Gallery of Contemporary Art through March 2018.
Your thought and actions matter! Help brainstorm solutions at the March 2018 Think Tank discussion. Topic is: Can we make public spaces in Anchorage safe and welcoming for everyone?
This spring break, a small group of students traveled between backcountry lodges via dog sled, fat bike and snowmachine as part of a unique two-credit course designed by physical education major Robert Forto.
February 23, 2018
The Sigma Tau Delta English honor society is hosting a soup sale in the Administrative/Humanities Building lobby on Feb. 28, 2018. The cost is $5 for unlimited refills and prizes will be awarded to the crowd's choice for best soup. All proceeds benefit the Pacific Rim Literary Conference happening in March.
February 22, 2018
Meet the three candidates for Director of Equity and Compliance/Title IX Coordinator at UAA. Open forums run through Feb. 26, 2018.
Native Student Services will host the 2018 Alaska Native and Rural Student Scholarship and Internship Fair on Tuesday, Feb, 27, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. in the Student Union. This free event will provide Alaska Native and rural students with convenient “one-stop” access to applications for scholarships and internships.