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.
November 03, 2017
Since 2012, UAA’s Center for Community Engagement and Learning has hosted the Urban and Rural in Alaska conference, inviting students, faculty, staff and the public to participate in conversations on social and urban issues our community faces.
UAA’s School of Nursing is undergoing a two-year expansion project, with the Kodiak Outreach Site next on the list. Associate Professor Margie Mete has been charged with transitioning the site’s associate program to a bachelor's program.
November 02, 2017
Should only the most qualified individuals be allowed to immigrate to the United States? That’s the question UAA’s Seawolf Debate program will tackle when its Arguing Alaska series returns on Monday, Nov. 13, from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Bear Tooth Theatrepub.
UAA's Sinfonia is ready to transport you with an evening of orchestral, solo and ensemble works Nov. 18, 2017. Tickets are on sale now.
Join UAA Staff Council at the next meeting on Nov. 2, 2017, 9:30–11:30 a.m. in Room 302 of the UAA/APU Consortium Library. All Staff Council meetings are open to the public and all UAA employees are welcome to attend.
Join us Nov. 3, 2017, at 7 p.m. in the UAA Mainstage Theatre for an evening of short plays written by playwrights from around the world, performed by faculty from departments all across UAA. Between plays, the Ad-Lib Alchemists improv troupe will perform.
University of Alaska Anchorage piloting instructors and students now have their own call sign thanks to an agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration. The agreement authorizes the university to use CWOLF, pronounced Seawolf, in honor of UAA’s mascot.
November 01, 2017
Bruce Lanphear, M.D., M.P.H., will discuss his research concerning children’s environmental health and measures that might be taken to prevent exposures linked with learning and developmental disabilities. Faculty, students and health professionals are all welcome to attend this free presentation on Nov. 2, 2017.