As a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs, UAA invites students to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in Alaska and beyond. Striving to be a place where every person who wants an education can be successful, UAA transforms the lives of its students and communities, while honoring our locations on the ancestral lands of Alaska’s First Peoples.
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 courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
July 03, 2013
Matanuska Valley Federal Credit Union recently donated ten numbered Fred Machetanz prints to Mat-Su College for display in the school's library.
Tina never imagined she’d be an alumna of UAA; in fact, she never really considered herself to be much of a student. But her passion for the health of the Alaska Native community and fate brought her to UAA not once, but three times.
July 02, 2013
Assistant Professor E.J. David will be heading to Hawaii to receive the Asian American Psychological Association (AAPA) Early Career Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in July.
Students in the Paramedic Technology Program at MSC received the 2013 Above & Beyond Award for their quick response to a fellow student's cardiac arrest during class.
July 01, 2013
Do you need assistance with your latest iMovie project? Bring your iPad or other device to this UAA TechZone workshop for one-on-one help from Chris Romine, Apple Education representative.
General Support Services and Parking Services will close at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3. Both offices will re-open with regular hours on Monday, July 8.
Purchase your annual parking permit online July 8-Aug. 12 and save up to $50.
Halen Shen, Ph.D., leads a discussion on the cognitive processes involved in learning Chinese as a second language, with an emphasis on character learning.
Lu Ma delivers a talk Chinese culture, folk legends and symbolism.