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.
October 24, 2023
Two new study options — a minor in dance and a certificate in event production — plus expanded community engagement and an integrated approach to academics are revitalizing the arts experience at UAA.
Attend the Graduate School Fair to learn all about UAA's graduate certificates and degree programs, assistantships, scholarships, the McNair Scholars Programs, and more. Faculty and staff will be on hand to answer your questions as you think ahead to your future. Enter your name in a drawing for a $1,000 tuition scholarship!
Explore the world and study abroad through UAA! Join us for an online Study Abroad 101 Info Session for basic information on study abroad programs and internships for the summer, semester and academic year.
You’re invited to the first in a series of Mission Moments Workshops, hosted by Andrea Miller and Rhiannon Calkins. This workshop series explores the themes of the UAA mission, vision, aspirations and core learning competencies.
October 23, 2023
Vic Fischer, UAA’s prominent first director of the Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER), died Sunday, Oct. 22, at the age of 99. Under his vision, Fischer helped build ISER into the highly regarded research institution it is today.
Have you Seen the Barbie Movie? Here is your chance to talk about it.
This job is hired through a labor pool from which the College of Health draws when graduate research assistants are needed to work on sponsored projects. The position may be part or full time.
October 20, 2023
Learn how you can save the life of someone in distress from a heroin or opioid overdose. Drop by to complete the quick training and receive a life saving overdose rescue kit. This event is open to students and staff.
The first men's basketball game of the season is Saturday Oct. 28, and the Seawolf Basketball team is playing the Seawolf alumni! We would love to see you all there coming and supporting another great season of Seawolf basketball!
Just yesterday, you were cradling your sweet baby, and today, here you are with an eleventh-grader quickly approaching college entry. Cue your best Edvard Munch’s ‘The Scream’ impersonation as you grapple with the idea of financing your little one’s educational pursuits.