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.
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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.
December 02, 2024
Students are invited to discover the art of screenwriting in the spring 2025 semester with Professor Don Rearden in WRTG A290: Introduction to Screenwriting.
UAA seeks faculty to join the Honorary Degree Committee. This faculty advisory committee receives, reviews and recommends nominations for award of an honorary degree.
Students and employees with outstanding parking citations are requested to pay their citations by Dec. 6, 2024.
UAA is thrilled to announce the launch of the College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP). This national program, funded by a grant awarded to UAA in 2024, provides comprehensive support to students from migrant and seasonal farmworker backgrounds.
UAA seeks staff, faculty, and community members to join the Meritorious Service Award Committee.
December 01, 2024
Undergraduate students that have used the Consortium Library’s collections or services to complete an undergraduate research paper or project are eligible to apply for the Consortium Library Award.
Anchorage (Nov. 30) – Sean Evans scored 15 points and Tyler Burraston drained a three-pointer with one second remaining Saturday to lift Alaska Anchorage to a 74-73 men’s basketball victory over Newberry at the Alaska Airlines Center.
Anchorage (Nov. 30) – Senior center Tori Hollingshead and junior guard Elaina Mack scored 17 points apiece to pace Alaska Anchorage to an 83-44 women’s basketball victory over South Dakota Mines on Saturday night at the Alaska Airlines Center.
November 27, 2024
The Center for Community Engagement & Learning (CCEL) has released a request for proposals for the CCEL faculty mini-grant program. Faculty can request up to $1000 for community-engaged activities. Funded projects include engaged scholarship, pedagogy and professional partnerships with community organizations that incorporate the principles of reciprocity and respect for community knowledge with research or creative activity.
The Dean of Students Office and search committee are pleased to announce that there are two candidates for the Assistant Director of Student Conduct & Ethical Development position. The UAA community is invited to attend open forums with the candidates via Zoom.