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 26, 2020
UAA Gymnastics hosts Seattle Pacific this Friday and Saturday, Feb. 28 and 29, at 7 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center. Saturday is club gymnastics night — kids in their club gymnastics jackets get free admission!
Applications are now available for Seawolf Student Leader, Seawolf Community Service, and Mabil Duir Leadership Scholarship. Recipients receive a tuition credit for the following semester and are invited to the Leadership Honors and Awards reception. Applications are due Friday, March 6 by 11:59 pm.
Unopened HP Toner CE400X (3), CE403A (2), and CE401A (1) available for free from the Center for Human Development
February 25, 2020
Students had the opportunity to meet and learn from two renowned business professionals as the College of Business and Public Policy welcomed Vernon and Candace Smith to campus on Feb. 21.
UAA is undertaking an expedited program review to meet new fiscal realities resulting from state budget cuts. This week, deans released recommendations on academic program changes including continuation, revision or deletion. This review is an ongoing process, and the deans’ recommendations are just the first step.
University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen will present the State of the University address at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. Johnsen will be the luncheon keynote speaker at the 6th Annual AlaskaCAN! Educational Equity Conference being held at the Marriott Anchorage Downtown hotel.
February 24, 2020
Dieuleveut Biringanine spent her early childhood living in one of Africa's oldest refugee camps before resettling in the United States. Now, the political science major and international studies minor hopes to one day work for the United Nations and return to the camps to help others who were like her.
Timm Nawrocki, M.S. biological sciences student, will present a public defense of his thesis, "Regional Mapping of Species-Level Continuous Foliar Cover: Beyond Categorical Vegetation Mapping," Monday, Feb. 24, 1 p.m. in ARTS 117.
February 22, 2020
Opportunities are calling! Do you love to talk? Do you love the university? Consider applying to work for the UA Engagement Center. We offer competitive pay and a fun working environment.
February 21, 2020
Looking for a great way to spend a swipe? Join us Tuesday, Feb. 25, for a Mardi Gras dinner at Creekside Eatery. It pays to have a meal plan!