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.
October 05, 2020
On Tuesday, Oct. 13 and Wednesday, Oct. 14, UAA will host the 39th annual Anchorage Alaska College & Career Fair. This free event was organized by UAA Admissions and Career Services and will be delivered virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Join us as we celebrate alumni and support current students at the UAA Alumni Association's annual Homecoming Breakfast. Reconnect with the university as we recognize our four 2020 Alumni of Distinction — extraordinary alumni who are writing amazing stories in their communities. This year, we welcome keynote speaker and UAA alumnus Ragu Bhargava!
October 02, 2020
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) invites applications for the position of Employer Relations Coordinator. Career Services seeks an organized and driven customer service professional to provide career development expertise and increase access to career development opportunities for UAA students and alumni. This position will provide leadership in cultivating relationships with employers and alumni, engaging them with students and the career development process, and connecting them with opportunities to network with, recruit and hire UAA talent.
Please join the UA Security Matters team for "Phishing — Don’t Get Hooked," the second in a series of security awareness webinars this October. This webinar offers an overview of different phishing techniques, how to recognize and avoid them, and samples of recent phishing scams that have been reported across the university. Please register for this webinar and earn points for the NCSAM 2020 Leader Board!
The Culinary Arts & Hospitality Administration Department is looking for a hardworking and reliable steward to join our team! Our location is on campus at the Lucy Cuddy Hall.
2020 Alumni of Achievement Leverette Hoover is a national operations manager for Siemens and a retired air traffic control radar maintenance technician for the Air Force. More than a founding member of the UAA Alumni Association, he is a strong supporter of engineering education, serving as a mentor for students, employer of graduates and partner to K-12 schools to get students excited about careers in STEM.
2020 Alumni of Achievement Laurie Fagnani is the founder and president of MSI Communications. Established in 1995 as a home business with herself as sole employee, Fagnani has grown her company to be the go-to marketing agency for Alaska’s resource industry, attributing MSI’s success to hiring staff with an intuitive understanding of Alaska’s industries, a quarter of whom come from UAA.
Upstart Alpha is an important part of our university-based entrepreneurship programming that provides funding, tools, and connections for innovators interested in turning their idea into a startup. From October 2020 through March 2021, entrepreneurs accepted into the program will learn the mindset of an entrepreneur, how to test their idea, obsess their customers, meet investors and more.
October 01, 2020
The Alaska Small Business Development Center (Alaska SBDC) has partnered with Alaska Communications, Alaska MEP (Alaska Manufacturing Extension Partnership), Edible Alaska, and dozens of other organizations across the state to launch the BuyAlaska program. This partnership is focused on one simple goal: encouraging Alaskans to support the businesses that are the backbone of their communities by buying local.
Challenge yourself to remain alcohol-free for the month of October. There are so many benefits to cutting alcohol out of your life including: more energy, improved mood, better concentration, deeper sleep, more time and money, decreased risks for long-term health effects and more!