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.
April 06, 2017
All job seekers are invited to speak with representatives from 25+ businesses from a variety of industries to network and learn about current or upcoming full-time, part-time, internship and seasonal positions.
University of Alaska Anchorage students Aubrey Swammy and Jordan Clark joined Air Force ROTC to serve their country and grow as leaders. This year’s National Character and Leadership Symposium in Colorado Springs, Colo. gave them an opportunity to do just that.
Certain features of your HSA will be unavailable as Bank of America upgrades to a new system in April 2017. To make the upgrade easier, please plan ahead for when your account will be temporarily unavailable. Read more for a list of important dates to remember.
April 05, 2017
Join an upcoming information session to learn exactly what is needed to earn your $600 wellness rebate. UA's Healthyroads program manager, Sara Rodewald, will detail the wellness program and requirements. Deadline to qualify is April 30, 2017.
April 04, 2017
For the small group of Honors College students who gather around the table this semester to discuss Alan Moore's groundbreaking graphic novel 'Watchmen,' tonight's homework is the same as yesterday's: keep reading your comics.