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 09, 2018
Though it’s a small school in a small town, Prince William Sound College boasts an avalanche of academic and entertaining snow-focused events to fill the long winter in the nation’s snowiest city.
Beverly Cotton Shuford has accepted the position of vice chancellor for administrative services following a nationwide search. She will begin at UAA on May 3, 2018.
March 08, 2018
The Student Union will be operating on reduced hours for the week of Spring Break (March 10–18, 2018) and observing the university closure on March 16.
March 07, 2018
Reminder: There is no Seawolf Shuttle service during UAA's spring break, March 12–17, 2018.
The UAA Office of Emergency Management reminds you to turn your clocks ahead one hour Sunday, March 11, 2018 as Daylight Saving Time begins. This also serves as a good opportunity to remember to replace the battery in your smoke detectors and refresh the water in your emergency readiness kit.
Hartford-based draughtsman, book artist & printmaker Jim Lee will host all-day relief printing workshops March 21-23, 2018 at UAA. All workshops are free and open to the public.
March 06, 2018
Simon Kattenhorn, director of Geological Sciences, will be presenting on "The Evolution of Young Continental Rifts: The East African Rift in Kenya and Tanzania" on March 8, 2018, at 4 p.m. in Social Science Building, Room 118.
UAA will host two training workshops for employees over spring break. Learn how to become a Google Guru on March 13, and learn how to create accessible Word documents on March 14.