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.
December 31, 2018
The ITS Technical Support Center (TSC) at UAA will be operating on a reduced schedule Dec. 17, 2018 through Jan. 2, 2019.
December 20, 2018
General Support Services (GSS) will close at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 21 for processing of all outgoing mail and print jobs before the holiday closure.
December 19, 2018
The UAA Planetarium & Visualization Theater will present its final two shows of 2018 this Friday, Dec. 21, and we have something great scheduled! Friday is not only the day of the Winter Solstice, but it is also the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 8 mission.
It finally snowed! In honor of having enough snow to enjoy our favorite winter activities, the Student Union Gear Room is having a mega-sale Dec. 20 and 21, 2018.
December 18, 2018
Alumni Drive will be closed at Providence Drive on Dec. 19 and 20, 2018. East Campus will remain accessible via the intersection at Alumni Drive and UAA Drive.
On Dec. 21, UA Blackboard Learn will be unavailable between 5 a.m. and 3 p.m. for a system upgrade. Please use this information to plan accordingly.
On Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2018, UAA Accounting Services will open late due to a staff function. The University Center lobby, Cashiering windows, and Call Center will open to serve students and departments at 1 p.m. on Dec. 19.