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 06, 2018
Join the UAA Campus Bookstore at noon this Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018, to celebrate 900 special events! Everyone is encouraged to come celebrate the 900th UAA Campus Bookstore special event.
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA’s Fall 2018 Graduate Degree Hooding and Commencement ceremonies. Please RSVP by Dec. 7, 2018.
Whether you prefer toe-tapping jazz or chamber music, UAA Music has something for every taste and budget in the week ahead. Visit ArtsUAA.com for details.
The National Safety Council (NSC) recently presented NMS with the prestigious 2018 Industry Leader Award for safety performance at UAA.
December 05, 2018
The chancellor’s holiday café will be rolling through campus Thursday, Dec. 6, 8:30 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Enjoy Kaladi Bros. coffee, Krispy Kreme doughnuts and prizes. Keep reading to view a list of scheduled stops.
Commencement season is approaching and we need you to help celebrate our students’ years of hard work and academic success!
Long before Dr. Lori Carrell, M.Ed '89, became chancellor at University of Minnesota Rochester, she was a village teacher in Akiachak. She earned her UAA degree over summer breaks, and credits that simultaneous teaching and learning for shaping her career. "If I’m worth anything, it’s because of my time in Alaska."
UAA's Simon Kattenhorn recently attended a NASA workshop to determine the likelihood of contaminating Europa's subsurface ocean should a mission to Jupiter's moon go awry.