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.
November 18, 2022
The University of Alaska Anchorage is excited to announce the opening of its first Pride Center on campus to be located in the University Hub, on the ground floor of the Student Union!
UAA IT Services Updates for November 2022
November 16, 2022
There will be a basketball game Friday, Nov. 25, from 7-9 p.m. at the Alaska Airlines Center.
November 15, 2022
Effective November 28, 2022, the Seawolf Shuttle will run from Gorsuch Commons, 8:15 a.m.-10:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. We will still only have one vehicle in service and hope to have our second van here and ready soon!
Get your creative works published! Understory is an annual anthology of UAA student achievements in creative writing, language and linguistics, literary studies, and rhetoric and composition. We are currently accepting creative submissions for the 2023 edition.
November 14, 2022
Scientists within the University of Alaska system, including graduate students and faculty members, are eligible to apply for the Angus Gavin Memorial Migratory Bird Research Grant that is now open for 2023 field season proposals. The application deadline is December 12, 2022. There are two $15,000 awards available.
November 10, 2022
The UAA Staff Council created a virtual gratitude wall to celebrate all UAA Staff during the month of November. Feel free to post a message of gratitude that highlights the work/efforts/goodness of Staff with whom you interact. Share Your Gratitude.
Weidner Apartment Homes has pledged $500,000 over ten years to support academic and travel awards for UAA students in the College of Business and Public Policy’s Weidner Property Management and Real Estate (WPM+RE) program.
November 09, 2022
As a part of our ongoing efforts to improve service, we are soliciting feedback regarding campus condition, your general satisfaction with our services, and our work order process and performance.
November 02, 2022
Alaska NSF EPSCoR will sponsor four early-career University of Alaska faculty to attend a “Leadership Skills for Engineering and Science Faculty” workshop put on by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.