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.
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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 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.
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On Sept. 11, art student Zachariah Martin will unveil his addition to the EXIT Art Project—a student-crafted permanent gallery that capitalizes on a little-known corner of the Fine Arts Building. His mural is a sweep of Alaska Native contemporary culture, fourth in the series.
Learning math that's a prerequisite for UAA course offerings can be a frustrating experience. A Math Emporium experiment, however, could help students find secure footing in the world of numbers.
Last week, 2,542 new students walked through the doors at UAA. Of those, 1,140 are Anchorage-area freshmen. Some 135 are from out of state. And continuing a trend, this class is more diverse than ever.
Time to take a good look at the newly revamped Wells Fargo Sports Complex. You'd feel pretty good too, getting a facelift after 36 years. The sports complex opened in 1978 to serve a campus clustered around the Cuddy Quad. Now, UAA stretches east a mile!