As a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs, UAA invites students to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ and beyond. Striving to be a place where every person who wants an education can be successful, UAA transforms the lives of its students and communities, while honoring our locations on the ancestral lands of Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ’s First Peoples.
The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°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. Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native academic programs at UAA provide courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
November 20, 2013
English professor Jennifer Stone visited Pt. Lay this July as part of a cultural immersion program through the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Humanities Forum. She shares her experiences in three short episodes.
Mike's endurance as a high school runner in Chevak earned him a place in college. His endurance as a college student in Anchorage earns him respect. It hasn't been easy, but he'll accept his degree in May.
November 13, 2013
The 2013 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native and Native American Heritage Month launch was a treat for the senses. Check out the audio slideshow, with an introduction by UAA student and storyteller Polly Andrews.
Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ is only as interesting as its characters. Follow along for a glimpse into Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ history as we visit and retell stories from the UAA/APU Consortium Library Archives each month.
November 11, 2013
Thank you to our veterans for your willingness to serve. In honor of Veterans Day, we have a sampling of some past UAA veteran stories.
November 06, 2013
A generous gift from longtime Anchorage neurosurgeon Dr. Louis Kralick establishes the first professorship for the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ WWAMI program.
Most of us haven't started thinking about winter utility and fuel bills, but we know high energy costs are a part of life in Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ. ISER has partnered with community stakeholders to create a single portal for researchers and the public to access Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's energy data. Check it out.
You may remember reading about Jeff Hoffman last year. He’s the professor who fielded an unusual phone call from an Anchorage surgeon looking to create a 3-D model of a patient’s facial bone structure after a devastating accident. Read a little more of his story here.
October 30, 2013
Anyone who attended this year’s Kendall Classic can tell you, there’s new energy on the ice and in the stands. We checked in with Coach Matt Thomas and two of the team leaders, Jordan Kwas and Matt Bailey, to get their perspective.