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.
April 11, 2024
Interested in helping plan Staff Appreciation Day? We are looking for 20 folks to help us plan logistics, introduce speakers, manage Zoom sessions and assist with event tasks.
A furnished house in South Anchorage available from May 27 until August 11, 2024. The house has four rooms. I am renting out two rooms on the first floor.
The library moved to a new tool for off-campus access to resources about a year ago. Since then, there has been a redirect in place to minimize the impact of this change. That redirect will end May 13, 2024.
This year’s Eating From the Archives event will feature recipes from the Christine Heller papers.
Natahnee Winder, Ph.D., is a candidate for a tenure track assistant/associate professor position in Alaska Native Studies.
April 10, 2024
April is Asian, Pacific Islander, Desi American (APIDA) Appreciation Month at UAA and Arab American Heritage Month across the nation!
Healthy and sufficient nutrition are key to student success and wellbeing here at UAA. However, nearly 45% of students experience some type of food security.
April 09, 2024
Dear UAA Community, The University of Alaska Anchorage made tremendous progress on the Alaska Native Success Initiative (ANSI) vision to be a global leader in Alaska Native student success, teaching and scholarship.
Come join us for a night of Christian worship and praise music! This is a collaboration between the three campus ministries: Chi Alpha, Cru and Mosaic. All are welcome! We’d love to see you there!
A winter's worth of litter has begun to melt out of the snow and Facilities needs your help to pick it all up!