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.
February 21, 2019
The Alaska Food Policy Council and the Alaska Farmers Market Association are partnering to host the fourth semi-annual Alaska Food Festival & Conference March 8–9 in Homer.
Are Alaskans individualists? Do we have a citizen legislature? Join Clive Thomas to consider these and other questions about common beliefs in Alaska.
The UAA Department of Music is proud to present the 23rd annual Symphony of Sounds concerts — Feb. 23 at 7:30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at 4 p.m. — in the UAA Recital Hall.
February 20, 2019
Did you know? UAA students taking six or more credits on the Anchorage campus can attend all regular season games across all sports for free. Each student can also bring up to two guests for $5 each. Get your free ticket and companion tickets by presenting your Wolfcard at the box office.
February 19, 2019
Join us for the 2019 ANCSA Seminar Series, "Where Are the Shareholders - Location, Interaction, Interest and Participation," on Feb. 22, 7 p.m. in AHS 106.