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.
November 16, 2017
The annual Giving Thanks Festival celebrates Alaska Native culture and Thanks Giving on campus for students and the community. Free and open to all!
Improve your health and wellness by attending one or all of the nutrition workshops led by students in Dietetics and Nutrition 692. Free and open to all employees.
Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about how the library is doing to meet your expectations. You could win an Apple Watch or a parking permit. Survey closes Nov. 17, 2017.
All UAA Campus Bookstore events are free and open to the public. Upcoming talks focus on history, poetry, grief, pop-up books and more. See the special events schedule for Oct. 18–30, 2017.
November 15, 2017
James Wilson’s time at UAA has been about breaking new ground. The only researcher in Alaska currently using the revolutionary CRISPR gene editing technique, he recently became the first to produce an important petrochemical using E. coli bacteria.
Alaska's five Chrysler dealerships—in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna and Wasilla—are jointly funding a new program that brings company-specific training to UAA, providing more opportunities for students and more access for current technicians across the state.