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 08, 2020
The UAA Office of Emergency Management is seeking information about employees who have been making cloth face coverings in line with the CDC recommendation that these be used when out in public.
The Center ICE program is adapting our existing innovation and entrepreneurship funding to the CORVID19 challenge and increasing the potential award size for UAx affiliated efforts. Please see the attached request for proposals requested as soon as possible and before April 10th for immediate consideration.
UAA economics major and member of the Seawolf Debate Program Henry Mildon recently won the online IPDA Tournament hosted by Seattle University.
If you need a computer to use while working from a remote location, OIT has a limited number of Chromebooks available for loan to UA affiliates on a case-by-case basis during the change of university operations due to COVID-19.
April 06, 2020
The search committee for the Associate Dean of Clinical Health Sciences in the College of Health is pleased to announce that it has advanced three finalists for the position. The Associate Dean for Clinical Health Sciences is a senior administrative position within the College of Health with responsibilities for advancing the clinical educational programs within the Schools of Allied Health and Nursing.
The Student Health and Counseling Center is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday for students. Some telehealth is available!
Hey all, check out our list of events for the remainder of the semester. All will be virtual in respects to social distancing but will be just as fun as always!
April 03, 2020
Please take a moment to watch this message from Chancellor Sandeen providing a recap of recent developments. A list of links follows this message so that you can take a deeper dive into any of these topics.
April 02, 2020
UAA is extending alternate course delivery through the summer 2020 semester to ensure the health and safety of our students and employees. This decision allows us to plan course offerings for the summer semester and maximize the number of courses we can offer you via alternate delivery methods.
The library is open to support you. The building offers reliable high-speed access to the internet including WiFi service allowing students to search the library's online and onsite collections. Laptop computers and headphones are available for use for online classes. There is an open computer lab and ample study space that permits proper social distancing.