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 04, 2018
The right-hand lane of Alumni Drive—closest to the activity—will be closed during this time. The campus community is encouraged to exit east campus at UAA Drive. Pedestrians should be attentive to potential detours.
Management alumnus Ylli Ferati '12 combines the books smarts he learned at UAA with the street smarts he gained growing up in the restaurant industry to run Alaska's best whiskey bar, Fiori d'Italia in Spenard.
How do UAA students access and assess news? Project Information Literacy's national news study seeks to find out! If you received a PIL email from Wellesley.edu, you have the opportunity to participate in this national news study, and to sign up for a $150 Amazon gift card drawing.
Northeast University professor Ronald Sandler will present 'Should we be engineering species in order to save them?' Monday, April 9, 2018, at 6 p.m. in LIB 307.
Safe Zone is a training program that prepares university community members to advocate and educate on LGBTQ+ issues. As a trainer, you will be able to host training sessions for the community, increasing campus education around LGBTQ+ issues. Become a trainer by attending two-part session April 20 ad 27, 2018.
The UAA Office of University Advancement announces the appointment of David A. Webb to the position of director of marketing and communications.
April 03, 2018
Please join Interim Chancellor Sam Gingerich and the Chancellor’s Cabinet for an informal chat, as they share the latest news about UAA and answer any questions you may have. All students, faculty and staff are invited to join the discussion.