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.
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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.
September 03, 2014
Injured student-athletes have, for years, gone through their rehabilitation in cramped quarters. Now, they get enhanced care at UAA's new sports medicine facility in the Alaska Airlines Center.
Dylan Anthony will be among the leaders for the men’s cross-country team this year. He’s one of two seniors on the squad, and a (relatively) local runner on a roster where Kenyans outnumber Alaskans 4-to-3.
The great sports team migration to the AAC has opened up new space in the Wells Fargo for Seawolf Hockey to get comfortable at the start of their new season. Increased opportunities for student recreation are on the horizon as well.
The Alaska Airlines Center is home to the new Varsity Sports Grill, slated to open Oct. 1. NMS Chef Matt Little Dog plans to tempt diners with full lunch and dinner menus featuring sandwiches, pizzas, salads, seafood and pasta entrées.
September 02, 2014
The UAA Career Services Center (CSC) serves as the premier resource for helping students and community members explore and pursue their career aspirations. Read the full story for more information about their fall schedule of events, including Accounting Week, drop-in resume review sessions and the Fall Career Fair.