Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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.
The Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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 Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ 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.
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ is located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, and Eyak/dAXunhyuu Peoples. Alaska Native academic programs at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ provide an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.
July 25, 2017
Alaska PEAK — a simple yet mighty mentorship program — turns on-campus employment into a high-impact area of student success for the more than 850 student-workers employed at Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ.
July 19, 2017
Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Simon Kattenhorn has always felt fascinated with volcanoes, earthquakes, plate tectonics and rifts. The Geological Society of America recently named him as a fellow, honoring his devotion to research and passion for teaching.
What do you get when you combine caribou teeth, Plexiglas hockey pucks and nitrogen isotopes? A truly unique interdisciplinary project that merges chemistry, dentistry, anthropology, archaeology and engineering to impact conservation biology in Alaska.
Seth Anderson '14 was among the first graduates of Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's dietetics program. Today, he's part of a team of health professionals at Southcentral Foundation, offering nutritional guidance for his patients and working toward a healthy future for his home state.
Crews installed Inflorescence, a mirror-polished steel sculpture inspired by math and nature, in front of the ConocoPhillips Integrated Science Building this summer. Here, artist Heath Satow discusses the new piece and his career in public art.
July 10, 2017
Shawn Dinkins '13, reigning soup chef of the city, serves up meals for Anchorage's hungry youth at Covenant House Alaska. Next up: a culinary training program to help residents land kitchen careers outside the shelter. "It's so rewarding," she said.
July 07, 2017
For one Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ biology student, summer means tents on the tundra under the midnight sun. Graduate student Hannah Uher-Koch monitors loon behavior on the North Slope for both the Bureau of Land Management and for her graduate research.
June 27, 2017
It's fitting for Madeleine Arbuckle to compete in the all-around. This senior environmental studies major and team MVP (elected by her gymnastics teammates) is an all-around all-star, with a 3.91 GPA and eyes on law school in the future.
June 21, 2017
Tough, raw, addictive and "Alaska to the core:" Four alumni share why they keep returning to Seward's punishing Mount Marathon Race for the Fourth of July year after year after year after...
June 14, 2017
A high school anatomy class sparked Sofia Infante's interest in health, leading to Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ's Della Keats program and college Outside. Now she's studying medicine at Alaska WWAMI, with plans to help underserved populations as a doctor.