Life at the edge of the forest.
Grounded in the Tongass National Forest and the waters of Southeast Alaska, student life at UAS combines academic focus with world-class outdoor exploration.
Alaska Unlocked: in-state tuition for every undergraduate, wherever you call home.
What to expect outside the classroom.
Lakefront Housing
UAS housing is located on the edge of Auke Lake. Choose from first-year residence halls to senior apartments, with spectacular glacier views and minutes from class.
Dining & Socializing
The Mourant Cafeteria and Spike's Café serve fresh, locally sourced food, hot drinks, and snacks. It's the central social hub for students on the Juneau campus.
Outdoor Recreation Center
The REC center features a gymnasium, bouldering wall, cardio equipment, and outdoor gear rentals. Gear up for hiking, kayaking, camping, or winter skiing.
Clubs & Activities
Join student government, outdoor clubs, gaming circles, formline carving workshops, or academic societies. There are dozens of ways to connect.
Student Support Services
Free resources including academic advising, math and writing tutoring, mental health counseling, disability services, and Indigenous student support.
Online Student Community
Over half of our students study online. We provide virtual tutoring, digital library guides, online orientations, and chat groups to keep you connected.
Student Orientation
New Student Orientation (NSO) helps you transition smoothly to university life. Learn about your campus resources, explore your new home town, meet your peers, and connect with faculty before classes begin.
We offer separate orientation programs for residential Juneau students, hybrid/commuter students in Ketchikan and Sitka, and fully online distance learners.
Safety & Wellness
UAS prioritizes student safety. Our campuses feature 24/7 security patrols, bright pathways, emergency call boxes, and Title IX support resources.
- Juneau Campus Security: **907-796-6111**
- Student Health & Counseling Center
- SafeRide and SafeWalk escorts