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 06, 2017
Why is the Dall sheep population dwindling in the Chugach Mountains? Biology student Luke Metherell spent his summer in the mountains to find out.
Celebrate the unveiling of UAA’s newest public artwork, Lucerna by Osman Akan, Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center lobby.
Bronwyn Jones and Annalisa Heppner will each defend their Anthropology M.A. thesis this week, Nov. 6-10, 2017. Free and open to the public.
November 05, 2017
UAA Career Exploration & Services is offering various career-related events to UAA students and alumni to celebrate 2017 National Career Development Month.
November 04, 2017
It has come to the attention of university leadership that flyers with the statement "it's okay to be white" were posted in various places on the UAA campus. Further investigation revealed this is part of a movement occurring at high schools and universities nationwide designed to create racial tension and division with the express goal of eliciting media coverage. At UAA, we refuse to be divided.
November 03, 2017
Attend an open forum with Dr. Sumeet Jhamb, finalist for a faculty position with the UAA College of Business and Public Policy, on Nov. 8, 2017 in UAA's Rasmuson Hall.
Your thoughts and actions matter! Please join us for the November 2017 Think Tank addressing, "How can we create strong, sustainable and equitable food systems in Alaska?"