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.
January 20, 2023
Magnus Noroey came to Alaska from Norway in 2019 to study management and compete on the UAA ski team. The dual major in finance and management with a property management and real estate concentration has fully embraced his UAA experience.
January 19, 2023
UAA Education Abroad is excited to announce that the Gilman Scholarship application is open for students pursuing an education abroad program/internship during summer 2023, fall 2023, spring 2024, or the academic year 2023-2024.
January 18, 2023
The University of Alaska Office of Government Relations has released their summer 2023 internship application for undergraduate students.
The most common stalking behaviors reported by college stalking victims include: unwanted voice or text messages (45%); unwanted emails or social media (44%); being approached or seeing the stalker show up at places when the victim did not want them to be there (37%). Between 6% and 39% of college students report being stalked since entering college.
Do you advise first year STEMM students, teach or TA an introductory pre-major STEMM course, or provide support services to STEMM students? Then the FUSE half day workshop on Friday, Jan. 27 is for you!
Shared Services is pleased to announce that it will be implementing a new ticketing system on Monday, Jan. 23, 2023!
January 17, 2023
The UA Staff Alliance is pleased to offer a scholarship for UA classes taken by staff that directly support their career or professional development. The scholarship, good for the 2023 Spring Semester, is for up to $250 per employee, while the funds last.
The Seawolf Debate Program is excited about the return of Cabin Fever Debates, UAA's intramural debating tournament for 2023. Free to enter for any UAA student enrolled in at least 6 credits in the Spring '23 semester, the tournament offers the opportunity for students to practice their critical thinking and advocacy skills while competing to win over $2000 in prizes.
Great news for those who are interested in pursuing a Master of Social Work degree —we have extended our application deadline to Feb. 1!
Seawolf Dining new hours for spring semester!