University of Alaska Anchorage shares its campus library, the UAA/APU Consortium Library, with neighboring Alaska Pacific University - a 1973 building housing the furthest north permanent Foucault pendulum in North America - with new Seawolves moving into North, East, and West Halls each August.
Enrollment
10,162
Total Students
Freshman Class
2,541
Approx.
Move-In Dates
August 14 - August 16, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
65%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
Once room assignments are finalized, you'll receive an email when your assignment is ready to view on your Housing Page on UAOnline, which also lists your roommates and their emails. Your Wolfcard serves as your room key, given to you along with a PIN number at check-in. North, East, and West Halls each have a limited loading and unloading area in front - unload as quickly as possible, then park in one of the surrounding lots (Spruce, Birch, or Willow) rather than blocking the zone for others. This specific date should be confirmed directly with UAA Residence Life closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 14 - August 16, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
North Hall
Suite-style · Coed
- Photo coming soon
East Hall
Suite-style · Coed
- Photo coming soon
West Hall
Suite-style · Coed
Housing Links
Links open University of Alaska Anchorage's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 19, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$13,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
Nearby data coming soon.
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Checklists
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