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 10, 2023
Join this free documentary screening co-hosted by the Department of Journalism and Public Communications and the Alaska Teen Media Institute. Open to all students, staff, faculty and community members.
Rural Immersion Institute of the North, RIIN, is a 10 day program offered in the summer by Alaska's AHEC for undergraduate and graduate healthcare students or professionals interested in rural health practice. Students will spend the beginning of the program in Anchorage, learning about Alaskan culture and meeting with healthcare professionals to hear about their experiences.
October 09, 2023
Student applications, including letters of recommendation, for the Ted Stevens Legislative Internship are due Oct. 31st. Undergraduate students in any major program are eligible to apply.
Haunted Halloween Fun Night is Anchorage's largest indoor trick-or-treat event for children and their families. Hosted by the Club Council and Student Organization Services, this spook-tacular event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023, in the Student Union Building.
October 07, 2023
Did you know that the Bookworms Synergy Group hosts an employee book club? This month we are reading Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury.
Join the Department of Languages for an inspiring panel conversation on language education journeys and the careers they led to! Tea and cookies will be served.
Come learn how you can save the life of someone in distress from a heroin or opioid overdose. Complete a quick training and receive a life saving overdose rescue kit. Open to UAA students and staff.
October 06, 2023
Our Seawolves volleyball team is back on the court playing Northwest Nazarene in the GNAC on Saturday, Oct. 14. Let's see everyone come out to support the team.
Protect yourselves and the UAA community this flu season! The Student Health and Counseling Center is hosting fall flu and COVID vaccine clinics! Clinics will be on Oct. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Consortium Library as well as on Oct. 11 from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Rasmuson Hall lobby.
October 05, 2023
Come support our UAA Volleyball team as they play Central Washington in the GNAC.