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.
May 12, 2023
If you have not already signed up to attend Movement Matters with Erin Galles next week, we encourage you to do so! Erin talks in the session about why movement matters and shows how to incorporate movement into your work day and at-home couch time.
May 11, 2023
This is a University of Alaska Local 6070 union represented position and is open to internal and external applicants. Current University of Alaska Local 6070 employees who meet the minimum qualifications for the posting should apply before the review date.
Have you registered to attend Staff Appreciation Day yet? The event is coming up on Friday, May 19! If not, please sign up soon. Registration will close on Thursday, May 18 at 5 p.m.
Do you want to work directly with students and assist them with their finances? This is an opportunity to work with Club Council and Fraternity and Sorority Life to help them reach their goals!
The Accounts Payable & Travel Department will be closed Friday, May 19 for participation in UAA Staff Appreciation Day events.
Mark and Matt Cosby, father and son had the full collegiate experience together and graduated, Sunday, May 7, in the spring 2023 commencement ceremony. While pursuing their degrees the two made sure they had plenty of time to high-five each other on the way to class and provide encouragement throughout their undergraduate journey.
At a special ceremony on Wednesday, May 3, UAA honored Rachel Epstein with the spring 2023 Meritorious Service Award and awarded Honorary Degrees to Don Decker and Kikkan Randall. UAA also recognized eight faculty and staff members with emeritus status during the ceremony.
Save the Dates: Our Concerts in the Quad summer series is back! Join us for music, food and fun! We're kicking off the first event on Friday, May 19, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Cuddy Quad during Staff Appreciation Day.
May 10, 2023
The Justice Center, consisting of the Justice and Legal Studies programs, seeks applications for an academic program specialist. The academic program specialist oversees academic support processes in the Justice Center.
Renowned voice talents Debi Derryberry (Jimmy Neutron, from Jimmy Neutron, Boy Genius) and Rodger Bumpass (Squidward, from SpongeBob SquarePants) are coming to the Valdez Theatre Conference to run voice-over workshops.