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.
November 08, 2017
Head to the Alaska Airlines Center this week to watch the Seawolves in action. Men's basketball hosts the Alaska/Hawaii Challenge Nov. 10 and 11; UAA volleyball hosts different teams from Oregon Nov. 9 and 11.
Enjoy an evening full of sounds from Spain, South America, Baroque, Renaissance, and other times and parts of the world at the UAA Guitar Studio student recital Nov. 9, 2017. Free and open to the public.
Maggie Rogers became an internet sensation when a video of Pharrell Williams raving about her demo for “Alaska” started making the rounds online. Don't miss her Nov. 17, 2017 performance in Anchorage. Tickets are available now.
Join us for Global Kitchen on Nov. 9, 2017 to enjoy an international smorgasbord of culinary delights.
November 07, 2017
Right before Veteran's Day, UAA Theatre and Dance is excited to host a preview staged reading of an interesting theater piece about sending a loved one to war. "I Will Wait: The Veteran's Spouse Project" will perform in the Mainstage Theatre in the UAA Fine Arts Building at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 2017. Admission is free.
Join UAA in celebrating first-generation college students, alumni and professionals. Head to campus Nov. 8 for a panel discussion, photography project and more.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about how the library is doing to meet your expectations. Survey closes Nov. 17, 2017.
Join poet Amal Kassir for an evening of spoken word performances Tuesday, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the UAA Student Union. Free and open to all.
November 06, 2017
Bear Tooth Theatrepub is the city's living room, providing a valuable community space for Anchorage entertainment and events. This month, three UAA programs bring their academics off campus, for a screening and Q&A on Nov. 8 and a public debate Nov. 13.