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.
November 17, 2025
Portland, Oregon (Nov. 17) – UAA senior Tia Allen was named the Great Northwest Athletic Conference (GNAC) Offensive Player of the Week for volleyball Monday after leading her team to a pair of impressive road victories.
Seawolf Staff, Faculty and Students, The holiday season is here, and so is the cold. Seawolf Dining is partnering with Brother Francis Shelter and Catholic Social Services to collect new and gently used winter gear for community members experiencing homelessness.
November 16, 2025
The Center for Advancing Faculty Excellence (CAFE) will host a Community of Practice on AI in higher education on Nov. 20.
Honolulu (Nov. 15) – Freshman guard Mylee Anderson scored 21 points and grabbed eight rebounds Saturday and junior Lillee Duffin nabbed a second straight double-double help UAA stay unbeaten with an 88-59 women’s basketball victory over Chaminade in the GNAC/PacWest Challenge at McCabe Gymnasium.
Ellensburg, Washington (Nov. 15) – Junior outside hitter Lee Ivakina had four of her 22 kills in the fifth set and junior Bella Burney delivered some late heroics Saturday to help the Alaska Anchorage volleyball team knock off league-leading Central Washington, 22-25, 25-23, 22-25, 25-22, 15-12, at Nicholson Pavilion.
November 15, 2025
Waltham, Massachusetts – Judah Makway and Ty Spencer each scored their first career goals to lead Alaska Anchorage to a 3-2 win at Bentley Saturday.
Disability Support Services (DSS) will offer Accessibility Afternoons: 'Making your tables accessible' on Nov. 20.
November 14, 2025
The Department of Dietetics and Nutrition is offering a stacked course this spring - this asynchronous course can be taken for upper division (400-level) or graduate credit. No prerequisites and limited restrictions. The course is titled Preventive and Therapeutic Nutrition - DN A407/607.
Nampa, Idaho (Nov. 13) – Senior outside hitter Tia Allen had 14 kills and 20 digs Thursday as the UAA volleyball team used a balanced attack to earn its 20th victory, defeating Northwest Nazarene 25-16, 28-26, 22-25, 25-20 at the Johnson Sports Center.
November 13, 2025
Applications for Spring 2026 Community Engaged Student Assistants (CESAs) are now open!