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 19, 2025
Cheryl Siemers, who served as KPC's campus director since 2021, recently stepped into the interim role after Chancellor Parnell’s retirement.
The Alaska Medical Library (AML) supports the research needs of Alaska's healthcare workforce health by providing access to online evidence-based resources and literature search services.
May 16, 2025
Instructors who want to improve how they teach online courses are encouraged to register for the Quality Matters (QM) Improving Your Online Course workshop.
On the last Thursday of each month, Faculty Success will be hosting "Accessibility Afternoons" for faculty interested in improving the accessibility of their course materials.
Is there anything better than summer in Alaska? Check out our round-up of the best activities for enjoying the longer days on UAA's Anchorage campus.
May 15, 2025
Fall 2025 courses in Blackboard have been set to Instructor Choice, which gives instructors the ability to convert their shells from Blackboard Original to Blackboard Ultra.
The News: Access to the UA Google Photos app will end on May 31, 2025.
Dear UAA Community, As I prepare to leave my role as UAA chancellor, I wanted to send a note of thanks to you and the larger UAA community.
The UAA College of Health Division of Population Health Sciences (DPHS) will host the 2025 summer course "HS 490/690 Selected Topics in Health Sciences: Urban Health".
First Undergraduate STEM Experiences (FUSE) is launching a Faculty Fellows program this summer.