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.
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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.
August 03, 2018
Join us for a lunchtime conversation regarding masculinity, what it means to be a man, and how our definitions and expectations of masculinity affect the way we interact with each other and our students.
Dr. Janet Johnston brings the necessary expertise and experience required to lead this new Division of Health Sciences and Applied Health Research at UAA.
August 02, 2018
August 01, 2018
The go-live date for the Banner 9 upgrade is Oct. 29, 2018. Follow the project adoption websites for updates on the transition.
July 31, 2018
When journalism senior Samantha Davenport first came to UAA she was unsure of where life would take her. But after applying to the student newspaper on a whim, she not only found a great group of lifelong friends, but also, unexpectedly, the road to her career.
July 30, 2018
The "Fresh Alaska Cookbook" will provide resources for Alaskan and non-Alaskan cooks who want to taste more of the flavors unique to the state.
Lifelong swimmer and UAA English alumna Bridget Simpson will swim the 32-mile Lake George in New York in a tag team relay with fellow swimmer Louise Rourke. The swim aims to raise awareness for polio eradication, a disease Rourke contracted when she was six months old.