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.
September 16, 2021
The Center for Community Engagement and Learning (CCEL) invites you to attend the fourth annual Democracy & Civic Action Week, Sept. 13-17, 2021.
September 15, 2021
After a competitive search process, Dr. Michele Yatchmeneff has accepted the role of executive director of Alaska Native education and outreach. Dr. Yatchmeneff currently serves as an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at UAA, as well as assistant director of the Alaska Native Science & Engineering Program (ANSEP).
This is a part-time position that will work 20 hour a week, Monday through Friday; it may have the potential to increase hours to 30-40 hours/week. Its main focus is to support/build/nurture successful partnerships with school districts and agencies; advising and student support; recruitment and outreach; and data management.
Shared Services at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual who enjoys working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AK INBRE 4), supported by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), provides pilot awards for developmental research projects in the biomedical and health sciences to partner institutions in Alaska to improve the competitiveness of individual researchers for winning ongoing support for research and graduate student training programs.
Want more affordable textbooks? Are you interested in learning advocacy and leadership skills (while receiving incentives!)? Curious what zero-cost textbooks and course materials have to do with student success and equity? Interested in receiving a $250 gift card for your participation?
Accounting Club is hosting a Fall Social where it provides a chance for students to network and familiarize with firms for future job opportunities!
Accounting Club is calling all future accountants and business students to join. Joining will provide future job opportunities, networking events, meeting with firms, accounting recruiting week, extra credit opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and guest speakers!
Kicking off the university’s heritage month celebrations is Latinx Heritage Month, an event that offers virtual and in-person events from lectures and discussions to trivia and art.
September 14, 2021
Faculty: Thank you for all you do to ensure students have the resources and materials they need for a successful semester. Research shows that having access to textbooks and other course materials is an important factor in student success. To that end, it is time to consider your bookstore orders for spring 2022.