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.
August 14, 2013
The Dean of Students Office and the Office of Campus Diversity and Compliance invite you to join open forums with the finalists for the position of Title IX investigator. The open forum dates for the finalists are as follows...
Meet Cheryl, Jyll and Brian. These nurse practitioners and UAA alums have teamed up to both cure and care for patients in their south Anchorage clinic.
August 12, 2013
August 09, 2013
Please join the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services in congratulating the 'Outstanding Employee of the Quarter,' Steve Hinds, selected by his peers for his exceptional commitment and enthusiasm to get the best end results possible for the university in face of hard situations. Congratulations, Steve! Thanks for your strong dedication and service.
More full-time students at the University of Alaska last year took heavier credit loads than seen in each of the prior 10 years, the university announced Aug. 9.
Gunnar Knapp has been appointed director of UAA's Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), after acting as interim director since January. A long-time professor of economics at ISER, he is widely respected for his studies of Alaska's commercial fisheries and other aspects of the state's economy.
All Community & Technical College (CTC) departments and division offices will be closed 8 a.m.-noon on Thursday, Aug. 15, for a staff and faculty meeting hosted by CTC's Office of the Dean.
August 08, 2013
It’s time to celebrate the start of a new academic year! Here are a list of events happening on campus Saturday, Aug. 24, to welcome faculty, new and returning students, parents, staff and friends to campus.