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.
September 02, 2026
Students are invited to stop by the UAA Community Garden on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 12-1 p.m. to meet the campus Grounds and Horticulture team and help plant apple trees!
The University of Alaska Foundation announced a one-time funding opportunity through the Gene Sharp Lectureship on Nonviolent Action to support UA programs that advance the study, practice and teaching of nonviolent action.
September 01, 2026
Help shape UAA’s future—together!
The Bakery Cart will open on Friday, Sept. 4.
Global Seawolves Connect will be held on Sept. 9. This event centers UAA students who identify as international and multicultural, and all are welcome! Students are invited to join in celebrating and get to know each other with music, games, food and fun. All are welcome!
The Municipality of Anchorage has announced a temporary closure of Lake Otis Parkway just north of E. 42nd Avenue from 6 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12 through 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 21 to replace a failing storm drain pipe.
August 31, 2026
The Student Health and Counseling Center will be closed Monday, Sept. 7, in observance of Labor Day. The center will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 8 a.m. and resume our regular clinic hours.
An information session for the MS in School Psychology program will be held on Sept. 23.
August 30, 2026
Consortium Library building tours will be offered to students and employees on Sept. 4.
August 28, 2026
A culinary resilience elective, "Big Flavor. Small Budget.", will be available this semester.