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 30, 2026
UAA will hold the second annual Curriculum Convocation on Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 2-4 p.m.
Seawolf Dining and Catering is excited to invite employees to experience the hydroponic garden and enjoy some of the fresh products growing on the Anchorage campus.
Thanks to funding from the Green Fee Board, the Consortium Library now has bike locks to check out for a single day or up to a semester at a time.
If pounding out the mileage isn’t your thing, join us downtown on race day and help create community visibility for the university. We’ll have a UAA cheer table set up.
Did you know UAA students, employees and alumni receive discounted registration prices for Mayor’s Marathon races?
More than 1,000 certificate, undergraduate and graduate students will graduate from UAA this weekend, with nearly 600 students expected to participate in commencement.
April 29, 2026
The UA Directory is now live at directory.alaska.edu. You can start using it today to search for colleagues, departments, and contacts across all UA campuses.
With the completion of our accreditation cycle and 2027 around the corner, it is time to start thinking about UAA’s next strategic plan! The Chancellor’s Cabinet invites the entire UAA community to reflect on your progress on UAA’s Strategic Plan UAA 2027.
On Wednesday, April 29, UAA honored individuals with emeritus status, Meritorious Service Awards and Honorary Degrees.
The UAA School Psychology program is seeking school-age children and youth willing to participate in practice testing sessions with graduate students in the Master of Science in School Psychology Program.