UAA is the premier university in the heart of Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ. 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.
The Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ transforms lives with over 150 academic certificate and degree programs, student-focused support services, and a dedicated and talented faculty.
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 Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 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. Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native academic programs at UAA provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
July 24, 2013
When Sammye Pokryfki speaks, you can’t help but feel inspired. No matter the topic—family, Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ, literature or her work at the Rasmuson Foundation—Sammye has the skills to keep you listening. Read more of Sammye's story here.
July 23, 2013
July 16, 2013
Meet The Northern Light's new executive editor, Ashley Snyder. And bear in mind, she practices kung fu.
July 10, 2013
An Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ animal bone collection has been curated and managed by volunteer federal and state scientists, university professors and students, and even trappers and citizens. Find out how the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Coalition of Zooarchaeologists collection is used.
What do a biker chick, a polar bear expert and a politician-in-training have in common? Answer: they’re our top three, most read I AM UAAers for 2013.
At Fran Ulmer's invitation, ISER interim director, Gunnar Knapp, provided a primer on Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ's economy for federal officials at a discussion of the new National Strategy for the Arctic Region.
Michelle Taylor, a Community and Technical College hospitality and restaurant management student, has been crowned Miss Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ 2013.
UAA alum Eric Strabel (B.S. Civil Engineering '05) is the new Mt. Marathon record-holder, grabbing the honor from former Seawolf coach Bill Spencer.
July 03, 2013
Tina never imagined she’d be an alumna of UAA; in fact, she never really considered herself to be much of a student. But her passion for the health of the Â鶹ÎÞÂë°æ Native community and fate brought her to UAA not once, but three times.
July 01, 2013
WWAMI works toward a joint registry; UAA's ethics center co-authors paper with surgeon on conflict of interest.