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.
December 01, 2023
CCEL faculty minigrant applications for Spring 2024 are open! This funding is available to full-time faculty for activities that develop partnerships in the community that address public issues.
November 30, 2023
UAA alumna and associate professor Holly Martinson hopes the new Biomed U-RISE program "lights a fire" in Alaska's research community by empowering undergraduate students with lab experience, mentorship and financial assistance. Martinson and co-PI, Professor Tracey Burke, welcomed the first cohort this academic year and will soon open applications for cohort two.
In this episode of Seawolf Voices, business alumnus and Native Student Services director Jason Hotch talks about transitioning from working in business to education, resisting the need to rush things unless you absolutely want to, and making education more equitable for everyone.
November 29, 2023
Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska is supporting a new video campaign with the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) to encourage people to pursue careers in behavioral health, which includes care for mental health conditions and substance use disorders.
Community Engaged Student Assistant (CESA) applications for spring 2024 are now available! CESAs support faculty in their teaching, research, or in a creative activity.
The Pattilyn Drewery Memorial Endowment for Community Access at UAA supports classes, workshops, production expenses, equipment and scholarships for students pursuing Department of Journalism and Public Communications related studies while honoring the life of a remarkable woman.
Lunch with UAF Graduate School Director, Rich Collins, and learn how to prepare a successful application for the Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Studies. A current Ph.D. student will share her real experience. Lunch will be provided.
Free soup lunch, llamas and a health fair will be happening in Cuddy Hall and Quad on Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m.! Students can get a free soup meal, take pictures and interact with llamas (11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), and visit community partner tables providing resources and swag!
Seawolf Marketplace lovers - we're giving the menu a spring makeover and want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete this survey; your responses will be used to help us craft our spring semester menu.
November 28, 2023
‘Twas the week before finals and all through the U, Students were stirring, staff and faculty, too. Books open and sprawling, no desk was bare, In hopes semester’s end soon would be there.