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.
January 22, 2014
U.S. News and World Report recently ran a short feature on the ANSEP program, headquartered at UAA. The article highlights the program's successful efforts to better prepare students for careers in STEM fields through a consistent instruction from middle school through college.
Community physicians are a critical part of the University of Washington School of Medicine's WWAMI program. Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska recently donated $100,000 to help attract doctors to give vital clinical experience for Alaska WWAMI medical students.
Meet Bryce Johnson, who works in human resource services at UAA and is one of the first people new hires meet after they arrive. Bryce provides guidance for new faculty, staff and students who need help navigating the campus and its many diverse programs.
As a young woman, Jeane T'áaw xíwaa Breinig didn't have time for a college degree, much less a doctorate, but she cautiously waded into academia and found a terrific reason to stay.
Seawolf Anna Berecz is headed to the 2014 Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, to represent her native Hungary. A psychology major, Anna is in her third season with the UAA alpine team. Congratulations, Anna!
January 21, 2014
The Support Task Force will hold a series of trainings to help authors and approvers utilize the Prioritization website.