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.
January 17, 2020
Following the resignation of USUAA President Clare Baldwin, Jamie Bagley, who was serving as the USUAA Vice-President, accepted the role of President (per the USUAA Constitution).
The nomination period is now open for the 2019-2020 Staff Make Students Count award. Consider nominating a staff member who you know goes above and beyond when helping UA students.
The College of Business and Public Policy's 2020 Business Plan Competition deadline to submit has been extended to Feb. 1, 2020, at 5 p.m. All UAA students are welcome and encouraged to participate.
Selling two used textbooks, "M: Business (Looseleaf)" and "History of the Dance in Art and Education."
Happy New Year from Seawolf Dining! With a new year comes exciting news for food on campus.
Opportunities are calling! Do you love to talk? Do you love the university? Consider applying to work for the UA Engagement Center. We offer competitive pay and a fun working environment.
Opportunities are calling! Do you love to talk? Do you love the university? Consider applying to work for the UA Phonathon program. We offer competitive pay and a fun working environment.
On Friday, December 20th, UA Blackboard underwent a system upgrade. The upgrade includes the following new features.
UAA General Support Services is recruiting for our full-time Fiscal Technician 2 position.
January 16, 2020
Starting last October, the UAA Campus Bookstore implemented an advance online textbook ordering requirement. Textbooks that you order are bundled at the storage location and delivered to the Bookstore for you to pick up prepackaged.