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.
April 22, 2026
Dear UAA Community, I am pleased to announce that Dr. Pete Sherman has been selected as the next dean for the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP). He will officially begin his new role July 12.
The Center for Community Engagement & Learning invites students and employees to attend the 2026 Community Engagement Forum on Friday, April 24.
This spring a new UA Directory will be available at directory.alaska.edu.
An Indigenizing Education graduation celebration will be held on May 1. This gathering honors the leadership, knowledge and community relationships that make this program possible.
Is mercury harming sea otters in Kachemak Bay? UAA grad student Natalie Hunter investigated to fill data gaps on otters and provide baselines for the future.
April 21, 2026
Photos from across UAA from the month of April 2026
All UAA email distribution lists previously hosted on the University’s Mailman email list service have been migrated to Google Groups.
Elevate your screen with our monthly UAA wallpaper drops!
April 20, 2026
UAA colleges and programs welcome younger students to campus every summer for day camps. From engineering and culinary arts to real estate and media, there's a camp for every kid's interest.
Now is the time to take action if you access or rely on the files of colleagues who are no longer employed by the university.