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.
September 24, 2018
Volunteer with UAA FUSION on your own time! We provide you with the dates and times of the events that are available on each day, and you register for the ones you have time for.
Don't miss the annual UAA Shopping Cart Parade, a Homecoming staple. Sign up by Sept. 28 to decorate your own cart and join the parade.
September 22, 2018
Are you a senior graduating from UAA this fall? Have you been involved in the campus and Anchorage communities? Apply for Leadership Honors!
September 21, 2018
Middle College Programs represent Alaska's foray into an expanding area in education across the country: high school students attending college classes and earning substantial college credits before earning a high school diploma. Learn more about UAA's programs Sept. 25, 2018.
Don't miss the Global Opportunities Expo on Sept. 25! Come learn about exciting academic, intensive language, internship and service learning programs in more than 60 countries.
September 20, 2018
Staff and faculty, it's your time to shine and show your UAA spirit! Sign up your department to compete in the UAA Office Decoration Competition, in association with Homecoming 2018. Deadline to sign up is Friday, Sept. 28.