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.
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 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 30, 2019
Few people carry their childhood passions into adulthood. UAA alumna Lori Jo Oswald is one of those lucky people, turning her love of animals, writing and learning into successful forays into animal advocacy, technical writing and teaching English.
UAA history alumnus Dale Stirling is a historian and researcher at least three times over. In addition to his work as an environmental, natural resource and public health historian, Stirling is an accomplished bibliographer, having published a variety of works ranging from synth music to nanotechnology.
What does lawn care have to do with academic success? Does going to a beautiful school make you a better student? Alexandra Gust explores how our physical surroundings affect our performance. After studying school aesthetics for her sociology degree, she has some compelling answers to these questions.
January 29, 2019
At this drop-in workshop, learn about suicide risk, warning signs, campus/community resources and how to effectively communicate with someone at risk.
January 28, 2019
Get answers to all your inclement weather questions, such as: How does UAA decide whether to close campus? How do I sign up for text alerts about closures?
The university is striving to make improvements to the HR System, benefits and procedures to better help employees. Keep reading for the latest HR updates.
Need a Wolfcard or a replacement? Come to the UAA/APU Consortium Library! We’re open seven days a week and can help you at the main Circulation desk.