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.
July 29, 2024
The Alaska SBDC is hiring for a business and funding specialist to work with very small businesses (10 employees or less) and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals across Alaska to help them secure federal funding.
Take a look at highlights from across UAA for the past month in our July 2024 slideshow.
SurvBase, LLC, co-founder and surveying and mapping alumnus Steve Buchanan was inducted into the UAA College of Engineering Alumni Hall of Fame, which honors the accomplishments and contributions of exceptional engineering graduates.
July 26, 2024
In consideration of the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey, UA HR’s Talent Acquisition and Development team is providing monthly employee development highlights specific to the responses received. One of the areas identified for improvement was employee well-being.
We are looking for UAA employees to volunteer to operate one of two tents. Volunteers will be paired during two-hour shifts from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23. All volunteers will receive a complimentary fair admission ticket so that they can stay and play after their shift!
July 25, 2024
Want to vote by mail? The deadline is Aug. 10 to register for the primary election. For the upcoming statewide elections, you need to sign up to receive a ballot in the mail.
The Computer Science and Systems Engineering Department is offering a new introductory data science course this fall: CSCE A115 Introduction to Data Science.
July 24, 2024
Now through Aug. 25, 2025, purchase your annual parking permit at the early bird price of $335! (Save $25 off the regular $360 price!)
July 23, 2024
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (SBDC) at the UAA Business Enterprise Institute is hiring a Program Director to oversee its Alaska State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) Tribal Equity Fund program.
UAA Facilities & Campus Services will close at noon and remain closed through the afternoon of Wednesday, July 24 for an Administrative Services Division employee event. In the event of a facility emergency please contact UPD at 786-1120.