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.
May 12, 2022
Seawolf Athletics is accepting applications for an Assistant Athletic Trainer. Please go to UA Careers to apply.
UAOnline (and Banner) will be unavailable for critical, scheduled upgrades on Sunday, May 8, from 4 a.m.-noon and Saturday-Sunday, May 14-15.
May 11, 2022
Earlier this spring, 40 students submitted poster projects of their best academic work to the 2022 Student Research and Creative Scholarship Showcase, which returned to an in-person event this year.
A new online map reflects wildfire hazard potential within the Municipality of Anchorage. UAA assistant professor Jennifer Schmidt created the map as part of a National Science Foundation project to develop educational materials and tools to help residents and communities address environmental hazards.
The search committee for the vice chancellor for administrative services position is happy to announce two finalists to meet with UAA stakeholders the week of May 9.
May 10, 2022
Assistant professor of health sciences Britteny M. Howell received an R15 research grant from the National Institute on Aging to train 12 student research assistants to develop a health program to improve older adults' fruit and vegetable intake and physical activity.
Our Seawolf Transfer Trail Brown Bag scheduled for May 11 at 1 p.m. has been canceled. However, just a reminder, it takes as little as 10 minutes to determine how credits will transfer to UAA.
May 07, 2022
It is a special time of year in Kodiak — when we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates! Across our campuses, you can feel the excitement as students wrap up final exams, swap stories about the semester and prepare to hear their names read aloud during commencement.
May 06, 2022
Join us for a special seminar titled "Active Perception in Cognitively Informed Artificial Intelligence" from Dr. Masoumeh Heidari, candidate for the position of Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Science and Engineering in the College of Engineering.
It is a special time of year in the Mat-Su Valley — when we celebrate the accomplishments of our graduates! Across our campuses, you can feel the excitement as students wrap up final exams, swap stories about the semester and prepare to hear their names read aloud during commencement.