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Parents and Families: Welcome to UAA

UAA is a premier teaching and learning institution that facilitates a variety of educational opportunities for a diverse community of students. Situated on the cutting edge of research and innovation, UAA is home to state-of-the-art buildings, facilities and resources that promote academic success and kickstart rewarding careers.

Parents and families often play an integral role in the college preparation process. To help ease that process, check out the following resources and learn more about UAA admissions, financial aid, health and safety on campus, academics and more.

Contact

Email: futureseawolf@alaska.edu
Phone: 907-786-1543

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    How to Apply

    Learn more about the admissions process and the different steps students need to take to prepare for their first semester of college.

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    Paying for College

    Explore the different ways to fund a college education, and learn how to apply for financial aid, maintain academic eligibility and more.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Find answers to questions about admissions, financial aid, registration and other important processes.

Upcoming Admissions Deadlines


Summer 2019

July 15, 2018
Application Opens
May 1, 2019
Application Deadline

Fall 2019

June 1, 2018
Application Opens
July 15, 2019
Application Deadline

 

Explore UAA

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    Campus Tours

    Schedule a personalized campus tour any time of the year or explore the UAA campus through an interactive virtual tour.

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    Admissions Events

    Stay up to date on upcoming events for new and prospective students and their families.

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    Academic Programs

    Learn more about the 100+ academic programs offered at UAA.

Engage with the Campus Community

The UAA campus is alive with activity and engagement throughout the year. Check out the following links to learn more about the many ways families can interact with the UAA community through entertaining events, educational opportunities, fine arts exhibitions and more.

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Info for New Students

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    New Student Checklist

    Explore the New Student Checklist to learn more about the steps students need to take leading up to their first semester.

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    Orientation

    Learn more about the variety of new student orientation events that UAA hosts to help students transition more successfully into life at UAA.

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    On-Campus Housing

    UAA boasts an amazing on-campus housing community that features a variety of housing and dining options, a free shuttle service and a dedicated staff.

Learn More About Anchorage

Anchorage is situated in the southcentral region of the nation’s largest state and is home to one of the most diverse communities in the country as well as a growing population of roughly 300,000 people. Featuring amazing views of North America’s tallest peaks, Anchorage is just minutes from outdoor adventure.

When students aren’t exploring the unsurpassed beauty of Alaska, they enjoy a variety of engaging activities, highlighted by urban amenities such as shopping centers, fine dining, and an active fine arts and entertainment community. Everything Anchorage has to offer is connected by a bike-friendly, citywide trail system, and most major attractions are just a short bus ride from the UAA campus.

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