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.
May 09, 2018
Join UAA, UAF and UAS in collaborative training on Quality Matters (QM) to become familiar with the QM Rubric and how the standards inform course design. Registration deadline is May 9, 2018.
The Center for Community Engagement and Learning (CCEL) is pleased to announce Cole Murphy as the recipient of the 2018 Second Bridge Scholarship Award. Cole's project, "Capacity & Services Development at Alaska Seeds of Change,” combines the interest in farming with the mission of empowering and advancing at-risk youth.
May 07, 2018
All students, staff and faculty are invited to a welcome reception for Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services Beverly Cotton Shuford on May 7, 2018 in the Rasmuson Hall lobby.
Entering the real world after leaving school can be intimidating, but civil engineering graduate and leadership honors recipient Mohamed Niagne is off to a great start. Mohamed will launch his career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in May 2018, and hopes to use his talents around the world to bring better services to communities while finding safer methods to tap into natural resources.
Marilyn Sigman has taught and written about science in Alaska for 35 years. How did UAA's Creative Writing and Literary Arts M.F.A. help her shape her thinking and reflections into a book?
Peter Renner won a prestigious National Science Foundation fellowship to cover his graduate education. A lot of hard work paved the way.
May 05, 2018
The UAA Employee Wellness program wants your feedback on how to improve the program. Please take a moment to respond to the spring 2018 needs assessment.
May 04, 2018