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 04, 2023
Ever interested in being involved in a critical endeavor from the ground up? What if you were told that fresh ideas and new perspectives were needed to enhance the UAA college experience?
Enrollment Services will be closed the following days and times:
Jill Flanders-Crosby and Jim Muller are retiring and we need to celebrate everything they've done for UAA and Anchorage. Join us for light refreshments and conversation with good friends.
May 03, 2023
The Office of the Bursar will be closed Friday, May 19 for participation in UAA Staff Appreciation Day events. Student account payments may be made in UAOnline. Department deposits may be placed in the Cashiering drop box.
The UAA Testing Center Summer Hours will begin on May15, 2023 through August 18, 2023. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
UAA has opened a new location on Joint Base in the Education Center. UAA JBER Testing is open to anyone with base access.
May 02, 2023
TRIO Pre-College is seeking applicants for the Summer Assistant position to aid in the delivery of the summer program. The summer program is a 6 week academic program for low-income and first generation high school students to aid them in applying for and succeeding in college.
At the May 11 Annual Assessment Retreat, we will break into discussion groups for a collaborative Photovoice activity about the Intercultural Fluency core competency.
Community has been at the heart of Tuan Graziano’s undergraduate career at UAA. The spring 2023 student commencement speaker has been volunteering in various capacities since high school, and once at UAA, his sense of serving his community and advocating for his fellow students grew.
The Alaska Center for Conservation Science (ACCS) at the University of Alaska Anchorage would like to announce the release of a new freshwater temperature database for Alaska to help facilitate data storage and reuse.