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 Alaska 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 Alaska’s First Peoples.
The University of Alaska Anchorage 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 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.
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. Alaska Native academic programs at UAA provide courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
April 14, 2025
UAA Degree Services invites employees to have coffee with via Zoom to chat about anything Degrees related.
The rate for IT Data & Communications, formerly telecommunications, has been approved for FY25.
The Consortium Library invites graduating Seawolves to visit the library to take pictures in their cap and gown on May 3 and 4 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
IT Services is excited to announce the launch of this year's Computer and Peripheral Bulk Buy Program.
'Dissipating is Our Nature: We Are All the Space We Surround Ouselves', by Chelsia Medina is this spring's UAA Department of Art's Bachelor of Fine Arts thesis exhibition, opening Monday, April 21 from 5-7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Kimura Gallery.
April 11, 2025
Dear UAA Community, I’m pleased to share with you my selection of UAA’s Interim Chancellor, as well as the search committee members and timeline for the permanent chancellor search.
UA HR will host the webinar "Supporting Employee Well-being: What Can You Do As A Manager?" on June 5.
April 10, 2025
Seawolf Dining meal plan holders can now donate up to 10 meal swipes to their fellow Seawolves who may be facing food insecurity.
The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) is excited to announce the winners of CAFE Oh Wow (COW) Awards.
Alaska SBDC invites students and employees to attend the free live webinar on “How to Start Selling in Amazon’s Store & Amazon Handmade” presented by Max Chacon and Diana Mungu, program managers for the Small Business Partnerships & Education at Amazon, on April 16.