UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
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 an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
December 12, 2018
UAA's Winter Pottery Sale is postponed until Thursday, Dec. 13, 2018. Join us bright and early starting at 8 a.m. at the Gordon Harlieb Hall, Room 108.
We invite you to share in a special retirement celebration honoring Lynn Koshiyama! Please join us Dec. 6, 2018 to celebrate Lynn's retirement after 34 years.
December 11, 2018
A big thank you to the UAA community, and to UAA Facilities, for the extraordinary effort to get students back to class to complete finals and graduate on time!
The UAA Planetarium presents two aurora-themed shows—both open to the public—on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018. Learn more and buy tickets at UAATix.com.
Join us at the bookstore Dec. 15 as authors Stan Jones, Lori Townsend and George Harbeson Jr. discuss their new books, writing and Alaskan literary genres.
Not only is Katie Irwin making Seawolf history as UAA's first Deaf student commencement speaker, but she’s also leaving behind a legacy that will benefit the entire UA system for years to come.
December 10, 2018
The University of Alaska Anchorage will celebrate the fall Class of 2018 graduates at 1 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 16, in the Alaska Airlines Center.
Grant writing workshop on Dec. 12, 2018 will review the requirements of the INBRE Graduate Research Assistantship application and fundamentals of grantsmanship.