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.
February 22, 2023
Four teams have argued their way to the final round of the 2023 Cabin Fever Debates! While every team participating next Tuesday has already earned a cash award, only one team can earn the top prize of $1000. Free and open to the public!
The Accounts Payable Department will be closed Friday, March 10 due to system upgrades. Additionally, the Travel Department will be working remotely on Friday, March 10 and travel Cards will not be available for pickup on that day.
UAA Emergency Management will be holding an informative training session on Friday, March 3, 2023.
The Selkregg Community Engagement & Service Learning Award of $5,000 supports faculty in developing community-based research, creative activity and course-based service-learning projects.
February 20, 2023
Three weeks left of The Baker Cart! The cart's operating hours are Wednesdays and Thursdays from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Our last day this semester is Thursday, March 9.
February 17, 2023
Welcoming students, faculty, staff and alumni to this Winterfest edition of Concerts in the Quad!
Join Hannah Hennighausen, assistant professor of economics for a conversation with 2002 Nobel laureate Vernon Smith, Friday, March 3, 12-1 p.m. in Rasmuson Hall 101. Hennighausen and Smith will discuss a range of topics, from how the Nobel laureate's became interested in economics, his experiences growing up to his thoughts on Alaska policy issues and receiving the Nobel prize.
The University of Alaska Anchorage ski team will host several races around the greater Anchorage area Feb. 20-25.
This exhibition features excerpts from Gord Hill’s The 500 Years of Indigenous Resistance Comic Book, a groundbreaking illustrated history of Indigenous activism and resistance in the Americas over the previous 500 years, from contact to present day.
The Office of the Bursar will be closed Friday, March 10. UAOnline will be down for maintenance. Student check payments and departmental deposits may be placed in the Cashiering drop box outside ESH 102.