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 08, 2024
Professor Ronald Spatz, a long-serving faculty member, will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award in the Arts at the 2024 Governor's Arts and Humanities Awards ceremony, Oct. 29 in Anchorage.
Work, family and personal life responsibilities can feel overwhelming, and it sometimes seems as if a 24-hour day simply is not long enough to get everything done.
October 07, 2024
Outside hitters Bethany Tuchardt, Katie Birtcil and Tia Allen combined for 35 kills and took turns delivering late-set heroics Saturday, lifting the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team to a 25-22, 18-25, 25-23, 27-25 victory over Seattle Pacific at Royal Brougham Pavilion.
Graduate School Dean Mary Jo Finney, Ph.D., is hosting an even for faculty, Oct. 17. Effective communication is one of UAA’s core competencies and, as such, speaking and listening are essential skills to cultivate.
No. 1 Denver scored four power-play goals to defeat Alaska Anchorage 6-2 in the regular season-opener for both squads Saturday night.
On Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024, Seawolf Dining hosted the UAA Spirit Run, a 5K event at the Alaska Airlines Center that raised $2,914 for the UAA Food Insecurity Fund.
30 University of Alaska writing faculty from across the state, including community campuses, are working to maintain best practices for student persistence and retention as they address challenges of the future.
October 04, 2024
Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Taking your knowledge, skills and passions internationally?
UAA Employee Experience is introducing Leadership Through Listening sessions, co-hosted by the Faculty Senate and Staff Council.
Billings, Mont. (Oct. 3) – Pin hitters Larssen Anderson and Bethany Tuchardt accounted for 19 kills Thursday to help the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team record a 27-25, 25-19, 25-23 sweep of Montana State Billings at Alterowitz Gymnasium.