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.
March 15, 2018
Welcome back, shuttle riders! Hope everyone had a great spring break. Seawolf Shuttle service will resume its regular schedule on March 19, 2018.
The Pacific Rim Conference is happening March 23 and 24. Come join us at the BP Energy Center either Friday or Saturday to hear insightful thoughts on adaptation, see undergraduate research, and listen to a special table reading from the UAA Theatre department.
March 14, 2018
UAA Advancement has invited three candidates to interview for the position of Director of Marketing and Communications. Meet the candidates at upcoming open forums on March 12, 14 and 21, 2018.
March 13, 2018
Education meets entertainment in the UAA Planetarium and Visualization Theater. The space was designed for public use. Staff regularly host Friday night double features for the community, introducing the audience to UAA faculty presenters through live Q&As after each film.
This one-day experiential workshop is based on the proven methods of teaching design thinking at Stanford University d.school and HPI School of Design Thinking, and it is tested and perfected through our work.
March 12, 2018
Starting March 19, 2018, voicemail will once again be delivered to a user's email as an attachment, which can be listened to via the user's email client or downloaded to save/archive.
March 10, 2018
March 09, 2018
Wells Fargo Sports Complex will be operating normal hours during spring break, including the university holiday on Friday, March 16.