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 17, 2023
This is your last week to get those delicious pastries. Come see us at The Bakery Cart on Wednesday and Thursday! The cart's operating hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12 p.m., Sept. 7 - Oct. 19.
The Office of the Registrar will host registration information tables on campus to answer any questions related to registration: priority registration dates, deadlines, prerequisites and overrides, class search and more.
The Office of the Registrar is holding an information session on the upcoming spring 2024 registration. If your job involves answering questions related to priority registration dates, waitlist, overrides, prerequisites, class search, Schedule Planner and more, you will find this session helpful.
What is critical thinking? How does graduate school enhance your critical thinking skill? This session explores the thinking activity of the mind and its role in graduate education.
Simon Fraser University is coming to town to play our volleyball team! Come and cheer on our team as they spike our team to victory!
Are you a student who hasn't seen Perseverance Theatre's Hedwig and the Angry Inch? Join us for UAA Night! UAA students can come see the show for the low price of $10.
Join us this Friday at the Varsity Sports Grill for food and fun! All food and drinks are $6 each. Doors open at 4 p.m. and the fun will go until 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome, bring your friends, bring your family and let's celebrate our amazing community together!
October 13, 2023
The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U), and the Society for Experiential Education (SEE) want your input! Participate in research to better understand the experiences of faculty in helping students prepare for career success by using the link to a short (less than ten minutes!) survey
It's a day full of sports to come cheer for. It can be hard to choose which game you'd like to support since a volleyball game and a hockey game are on the same day, but maybe you don't have to - they are at different times!
The Seawolves hit the ice again to play Air Force at 7 pm. Come prepare to have a fun night and cheer on our Seawolves!!