UAA 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.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
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.
Located in the ancestral homelands of the Dena'ina, Ahtna Dene, Alutiiq/Sugpiak, Chugachmiut and Eyak peoples, Alaska Native curriculum at UAA provides an in-depth perspective on contemporary Alaska Native societies, languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations.
April 18, 2024
You’re invited to the last Mission Moments Workshop of the 2023-2024 academic year. This workshop series, hosted by Andrea Lee Miller and Rhiannon Calkins, explores the themes of the UAA mission, vision, aspirations and core learning competencies.
April 17, 2024
The News: Changes are coming to how staff, faculty, and students interact with UAOnline. Over the next 18 months, UA will be upgrading UAOnline and Banner Self-Service to version 9.
April 16, 2024
More than five years ago, Seawolf Dining adopted the Swipe Away Hunger campaign, a nationwide college campus initiative to support students experiencing food insecurity.
April 14, 2024
Congratulations, Class of 2024! RSVP now for Spring Commencement ceremonies!
April 12, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan delivered an address to a Joint Session of Congress. To celebrate, Rep. Peltola (D-AK) invited Katie Scoggin, President of University of Alaska, Anchorage’s Model United Nations as her guest.
April 11, 2024
Natahnee Winder, Ph.D., is a candidate for a tenure track assistant/associate professor position in Alaska Native Studies.
April 10, 2024
Be the Change! Join the campus community in spotlighting suicide awareness with the Mat-Su College Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. MSC is teaming up with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to host the awareness walk on our campus.
April 09, 2024
Dear UAA Community, The University of Alaska Anchorage made tremendous progress on the Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) vision to be a global leader in Alaska Native student success, teaching and scholarship.
Register now for the May 9 Annual Assessment Retreat - 'Heading into our year of Mission Fulfillment Self-Evaluation'. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to attend!
April 08, 2024
After a national search with several qualified applicants, Jonathon Sanders, Ph.D. will be UAA's next director of Military and Veteran Student Services (MVSS).