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.
November 08, 2018
Award-winning Indigenous author, economist, environmentalist and activist Winona LaDuke will visit Anchorage Nov. 8–9, 2018. Keep reading for a list of events happening as part of her visit.
This weekend, Nov. 9–11, 2018, the UAA Planetarium will host its fifth annual Carl Sagan Day, another Domecast from the Adler Planetarium and a new premiere! Keep reading for details on these great family-friendly events!
Children and their families are invited to participate in creative activities planned by UAA students. The 2018 Fall Creative Activities Fair is set for Saturday, Nov. 10, 1-4 p.m. at Lake Otis Elementary.
Come speak with more than businesses from a variety of industries to network and learn about open positions at the 2018 UAA Fall Career Fair.
UAA now offers tutoring services on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson for active duty personnel, dependents and veterans—no matter what school they attend.
November 07, 2018
eLearning is celebrating National Distance Learning Week (NDLW) this week, take a look back at the history of eLearning at UAA with #TBT.
Mike Loso from the National Park Service will be presenting on glacier change in Alaska's national parks for this week's Geological Sciences Seminar Series on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018.