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.
May 27, 2026
Emporia, Kansas – Anders Larsen of the University of Alaska Anchorage earned first-team All-American honors after finishing seventh in the decathlon with 7,041 points, the second-highest total in school history.
The UAA Office of the Registrar welcomes applications for the position of registration specialist.
Access to buildings on West Campus may be disrupted on June 6 until 1 p.m. due to the Alaska Run for Women.
The UAA Faculty Success unit is seeking a full-time Instructional Designer to support faculty with course design, the learning management system (LMS), and related instructional technologies.
The UA HR Labor and Employee Relations Team will provide performance evaluation training for FY26.
May 22, 2026
The UAA-LG Cold Climate Heat Pump Research Laboratory will be open for visitors on June 11.
UA HR Talent Acquisition and Development is pleased to announce the UA Search Committee Self-Guided Learning Resource is now available.
UAA Culinary Arts will offer a variety of 1-credit courses that are open to the community and all UAA students, staff and faculty in the fall semester.
The School of Allied Health is looking for two program support specialists with strong attention to detail, customer service and excellent communication skills to join the team.
Emporia, Kansas – UAA opened the NCAA Div. II Outdoor Track and Field Championships with four personal-bests and one All-American honor.