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.
August 16, 2024
Help the Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL) capture and communicate your Community Engaged (CE) and Service Learning (SL) classes!
Funding is available to pay an undergraduate $3000/semester to work on projects related to machine learning, artificial intelligence, data analytics, geospatial science, and natural resource management.
Celebrate the start of the 2024-25 academic year with a full slate of events leading up to the first day of classes! From festivals and fairs to athletics to music, don’t miss these opportunities to connect with the campus community.
Join our Degree Completion Specialists during our Office Hours to ask questions you have regarding DegreeWorks!
Financial Services (including Office of the Bursar, Accounts Payable & Travel, Financial Systems and Wolfcard) will open late Friday, Aug. 23 for staff to attend the Faculty & Staff Convocation.
August 15, 2024
The Connection Cart runs on a rotating four-route schedule throughout the academic year, visiting a different area of campus each month. Our first stop? West Campus on Aug. 21.
Any UAA Graduate Student is invited! Register now for the first event from the brand new UAA graduate student wellness program, GradThrive!
Join the Health Promotion Team for lunch to learn about the resources and initiatives that are available for students on the UAA Campus! Seawolf Dining will be served.
August 14, 2024
Apply for a Community Engaged Student Assistant soon! The deadline is Aug. 23 at 5 p.m.
Center for Community Engagement & Learning faculty mini-grants are now open! The deadline to apply is Sep. 13.