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.
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 an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
January 08, 2014
This 'audio wizard' helps storytellers voice their true tales at Arctic Entries performances in Anchorage during his free time from managing operations for Alaska Integrated Media. Meet UAA alumnus J.R. Zufelt.
Thought the planetarium was just for stargazers? Nope. On Jan. 17, the UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater will premiere its first full-dome feature film about the brown bears at McNeil River State Game Sanctuary. Read more about River of Bears.
This year, the Student Phonathon Program marked two important milestones: They celebrated their 10th anniversary and reached the $1 million fundraising milestone. Meet team member Alix Oyler.
Meet Libby Roderick, associate director of CAFE. Find out how this lifelong Alaskan and activist is sowing the seeds for a better tomorrow.
January 07, 2014
Please join us as we finalize the UMED District Plan vision elements and formulate implementation items for the UMED District Plan Update. We will present the final draft of the vision and goals, as well as take ideas for implementation items.
January 06, 2014
Prepare for spring courses with three days of course design and tools training from UAA Academic Innovations & eLearning (formerly the Faculty Technology Center). All sessions will be held in UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 214, as well as online via Blackboard Collaborate Web Conference.
January 01, 2014