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.
December 01, 2024
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.
Against the backdrop of the Chugach Mountains, the Alaska Airlines Center celebrated 10 years of excellence at the University of Alaska Anchorage. Since its grand opening in 2014, this 5,000-seat arena has evolved from an ambitious vision into the cornerstone of Alaska athletics, creating unforgettable moments that have brought the community together and inspired future generations of athletes.
Students and employees are invited to join the Health Promotion Team on Wednesday, Dec. 4 for 'Lunch & Llamas'.
UAA's new Alaska Natives into Psychology (ANPsych) Program offers scholarships, mentorship and outreach to Indigenous students pursuing doctoral psychology degrees. The program aims to increase representation and provide more culturally responsive care.
November 26, 2024
Portland, Ore. (Nov. 26) – After helping their team to a strong finish, Alaska Anchorage volleyball players Katie Birtcil and Tia Allen were recognized Monday as members of the 2024 All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference Team, as voted by the league’s 10 head coaches.
Photos from across UAA from the month of November 2024
The creation of the Alaska Leaders Archive at the UAA/APU Consortium Library — made possible by ConocoPhillips Alaska’s recent $2 million donation to the Ted Stevens Foundation — will involve multi-phase construction and renovation at the library to add state-of-the-art archival facilities, a teaching area and space to display items from the collections of Sen. Stevens and other Alaska leaders.
Facilities & Campus Services departments will close at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. Those with facilities related emergencies when Facilities is closed should call UPD at 786-1120.