UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
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 an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
January 12, 2022
UAA Club Council is proud to continue its commitment to fighting against hunger among Anchorage children and families by publishing "Germbusters: Rise of the Germ Monsters," a 20-page coloring book for children of the Seawolf Community.
The Alaska Health Summit, hosted by the Alaska Public Health Association (ALPHA) will take place entirely online. With its theme "The Intersection of Public Health and Public Safety," this online conference (Jan. 18, 19 and 20) will offer sessions of interest to all.
Together, Ed and Cathy Rasmuson, their family members, and the Rasmuson Foundation, have played a historically significant role in the lives of many Alaskans, including creating and funding many direct opportunities for UAA students, faculty and staff.
There are a number of different ways for students to get laptops/Chomebooks, including semester-long and week-long checkouts.
Alaska INBRE announces Dr. Jay C. Butler to serve on the External Advisory Committee (EAC). Dr. Butler held a position on the EAC previously from 2005 to 2012.
Salmon power the food chain in Alaska and understanding the health of their populations is critical to conserving other species. Over the past few summers, researchers at UAA’s Applied Environmental Research Center have devised new and better ways to monitor salmon on military bases near Anchorage. The data they gather may prove crucial to saving another iconic local animal.
Our dental hygiene students provide dental services to students, staff, faculty, and community members during the academic year from September through April. Costs are less than private dental practices; however, the time needed to complete each service takes longer. X-rays are taken only at the request of the on-site dentist or with written approval from a personal dentist.
The Mat-Su College is looking for an experienced supervisor with accounting experience to join our team. Matanuska-Susitna College, an extended campus of the University of Alaska Anchorage, is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Director of Business Services.
Are you ready to join our dynamic team of Fiscal Technicians where you can grow and develop your career with UAA Shared Services? You’ll use your experience to assist employees with travel arrangements, assist with reimbursements, procurement card purchases and reconciliations, process expense transfers and budget revisions, and budget ledger creation and maintenance.
It is never too late to place textbooks and other course materials on reserve for your students at the Library. We all know that there are ever-rising education costs, the consideration of textbook affordability is an opportunity for us to support our students, and Course Reserves are one way to enhance student success. Items can be requested from the library collection, delivered in person, or sent directly to Ryan O'Mara (UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 102A; rjomara@alaska.edu; x61872) via intra-campus mail.