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The University of Alaska is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

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Apply for Fall, Register for Classes

Apply to start your degree this fall by August 1.

Meet with academic and financial aid advisors to set your college plans in motion. Registration for fall classes is open now.

UAS Admissions

Alaska Unlocked: In-State Tuition for Everyone

At UAS, we believe that nothing, especially distance and cost concerns, should stand between a student and our immersive academic programs and future-focused learning. Starting Fall 2026, UAS is giving all undergraduate students in-state tuition, no matter where they live or how they learn.

Alaska Unlocked

UAS Open House Sept. 12

Join us for the UAS Juneau campus Open House and enter a drawing for a $1,000 tuition waiver! The event features a faculty panel, student panel, information about the admissions process and financial aid options, and a campus tour. Saturday, Sept.12, noon to 3:45 p.m. in the Egan Library.

UAS Open House

Environment Degrees at UAS

Dr. Kevin Maier features some of the outdoor spaces and experiences of students in the environmental degree programs. Learn what inspired him to develop a combination of skills-based courses and academics as a new way to understand the world and our place in it.

Youtube Environment Programs

Stay Informed with UAS Connect!

UAS Connect is the events and clubs source for all things UAS. Customize your experience with Single Sign-On, the same user/password for all your UA accounts.

New/Current Students: use UAS Connect for student resources, clubs and groups, student activities, and more.

Faculty/Staff: use UAS Connect to post events, organize groups, and more.

UAS Connect is the Official Campus Community Platform of UAS.

UAS Connect

Live on the Juneau Campus

When you live and study on the UAS Juneau campus, you have convenient access to in-person classes, student support, dining, the Egan Library, Learning, and Writing Centers, the REC Center—all fantastic resources for your student journey.

UAS Housing

Campuses in Juneau, Ketchikan, & Sitka

UAS has campuses in Juneau, Sitka, and Ketchikan. The UAS Juneau campus, located on Auke Bay, offers students residential housing and the campus life experience. UAS Sitka and Ketchikan campuses offer classrooms and specialized training facilities. View tour videos and schedule an in-person or virtual campus tour from one of our friendly representatives.

UAS Campus Information and Tours

UAS in the News

UAS, Mitchell Hamline partner to offer faster, lower-cost pathways to a law degree

June 29, 2026

Students can fast-track to juris doctor while hybrid learning from Alaska.

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USGS Scientist and National Weather Service and University of Alaska Southeast colleagues receive Alaska State Legislature Recognition for Response to Juneau’s annual Suicide Basin Outburst Floods

The Thirty-Fourth Alaska State Legislature recognized Jamie Pierce, Aaron Jacobs, Dr. Eran Hood, and Dr. Jason Amundson for their outstanding service and leadership in responding to Juneau’s recurring glacier lake outburst flood (GLOF) events. Their dedication, scientific expertise, and commitment to public safety have played a vital role in helping the Juneau community understand, prepare for, and respond to these annual flood hazards.

Jamie Pierce, a U.S. Geological Survey hydrologic technician, provides critical on-the-ground expertise and dependable hydrologic monitoring in challenging and hazardous conditions. The high‑quality data produced is essential for informed decision‑making and supports efforts to protect public safety.

Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority approves $9.8M in grants

The Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority (Trust) board of trustees has approved $9.8 million in grants to beneficiary-serving organizations — including five Juneau-based organizations — in the final quarter of the 2026 fiscal year.

The University of Alaska Southeast received $50,000 for Trauma-Response Tools for Alaska’s Emerging Special Educators, which center on evidence-based strategies tailored to the state’s unique cultural and geographical contexts.

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