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.
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.
April 22, 2021
We have two finalists for the Director of Multicultural Student Services joining us virtually next week for their "campus" interviews. Please join us for the student open forums on Thursday, April 22, and Friday, April 23, from 12:30-1 p.m.
Steven Wildeck will assume the role of Acting Director of UAA Shared Services while the search for a permanent director continues, Interim Vice Chancellor Bill Jacob announced April 12. The appointment is effective immediately.
April 21, 2021
UAA IT Services is preparing to start billing for Desktop and Telecom labor and parts. Most parts and equipment expenses are reconciled directly to the provided fund/orgs throughout the fiscal year. Labor expenses are billed once the labor rate is approved and are billed along with any equipment that wasn't directly expensed against a department's fund/org.
This year, from April 1 to April 21 at NOON, Student Activities & Commuter Programs will be taking submissions for the second annual UAA's Got Talent online virtual competition. This year, we have multiple cash prizes!
As you may recall, Chancellor Sandeen initiated the Administrative Management Structure Review in December 2020. The task was given to the Campus Planning Advisory Board (CPAB). The committee was charged to conduct a review of administrative management positions at UAA, alongside similar efforts at UAF, UAS and the system office.
As co-chairs of the UAA Institutional Research Director search committee, we are pleased to announce the finalists for the position and the process for virtual campus visits next week.
Please join us in celebrating our students' work and pass along this invitation to students and anyone else you think might be interested in joining this fun and special event.
Join us for a lunchtime webinar with Associate Professor of Economics Mouhcine Guettabi. He will discuss the state of the economy, how the stimulus affects his forecast, and will offer a few notes on the budget. If you missed his recent testimony to the legislature, this is your chance to watch a similar presentation and participate in a Q&A session.
On Wednesday, April 21, David Ampong, MS, MSN, MHA, APRN, PMHNP-BC will present his final DNP project, “Evaluating the Patient Experience in Outpatient Detoxification: Implication for Improvement of the Early Stages of Alcohol Use Disorder and /or Opioid Use Disorder: Implication for Recovery Treatment Process," beginning at 3:30 p.m.
April 20, 2021
“We really feel like we’re building something here,” said Alexander James, associate professor of economics. “We’re a teaching department and also a nationally and internationally recognized research department, and we’re bringing our students with us in some respects. For students that want to do real research, UAA provides an opportunity to discover something and contribute to the existing body of knowledge in economics, and that’s exciting.”