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.
October 05, 2018
Join guitarists Klasinc and Loncar at UAA Oct. 7 for an afternoon of music masterworks and contemporary guitar repertoire.
In the past, all services performed by IT Desktop Services were charged at an hourly rate (Work Stoppages - $108, Normal - $72). Effective July 1, 2018, a majority of the non-urgent work no longer incurs a charge.
October 04, 2018
Coming to the Kimura Gallery Sept. 10–Oct. 28, "The Bounded Text" is an exhibition of international and national fiber artists.
Disability Support Services (DSS) is moving "just across the lobby" to RH 112. Closure dates are Sept. 28, Oct. 4 and Oct. 5. For urgent communication during the transition, please reach out to the Dean of Students Office at (907) 786-1214.
UAA will be hosting hundreds of area juniors, seniors and high school counselors Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, as part of Academic Preview Day.
October 03, 2018
From the age of 12, 2018 Alumni Emerging Leader Jason Hart felt compelled to help make health care in Alaska better. Since then, he's wasted no time working toward that goal, earning multiple degrees and becoming clinical practice manager at Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium.
Only North Dakota, with 37 straight months of negative growth has had a longer period of employment decline according to a new analysis of how oil prices influence Alaska and other energy-dependent states by Mouhcine Guettabi, associate professor of economics at UAA’s Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER).