UAA is the premier university in the heart of Alaska's largest city with campuses throughout Southcentral Alaska. Where culture, innovation and adventure converge, the unique locations provide unparalleled access to industry connections, Arctic research, outdoor recreation and more, facilitating once-in-a-lifetime experiences, groundbreaking education and impactful careers.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
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 an in-depth perspective on contemporary languages, cultures, history, politics, art, governments and corporations. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
November 24, 2021
In observance of the Thanksgiving holiday, there will be no classes Nov. 24-26 and campus will be closed Nov. 25 and 26. See below for details about special hours around campus during the week.
November 23, 2021
At 10 a.m. Nov. 23, the Office of Emergency Management will conduct a test of the emergency alert capability that sends a pop-up message to your work station computer. The alert can easily be acknowledged and dismissed with a key stroke. This feature of our alerting options did not work well when used last month during the earthquake drill, and software updates since then have reportedly fixed the issue.
Join us for Turkey Tuesday, USUAA Thanksgiving Feast, on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 4:30-7 p.m. at the Gorsuch Commons. Celebrating the season of giving by providing a Thanksgiving feast to the UAA community. Open only to UAA students, faculty and staff.
Faculty, you are invited to participate in UAA’s Fall 2021 Commencement ceremonies. The ceremonial hooding of master’s and doctoral degree candidates will be included in each commencement.
November 22, 2021
UAA General Support Services is looking for the newest member of our GSS team! GSS includes the Copy & Print Center, Mailroom/Central Receiving, Surplus & Relocation, Recycling, and Parking Services units.
As many of you may know, UAA is in the mid-cycle evaluation period of its seven-year institutional accreditation cycle with the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
A fully furnished house in South Anchorage available from early December 2021 until late July 2022. The house has four rooms. I am renting out two rooms on the first floor. But you will have the full house to yourself except the two rooms wherein I store my furniture. Each floor has a private full bath. Laundry, kitchen, and living rooms. No pets please.
Important information for UAA departments: Copy & Print Center, Recycling, Mailroom, Surplus and Parking will be closing early Wednesday, Nov. 24. No afternoon mail routes. All certified, insured, international mail, as well as all FedEx and UPS, must be to the Mailroom counter by 11 a.m. to be processed and go out the same day. USPS mail will be accepted until 1 p.m.
The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) seeks a dynamic individual to serve as its Accounting & HR Technician, Student Engagement and Inclusion Operations. The Accounting Technician reports to the Director of Rec Sports, but also works closely with Student Union staff, both of which are housed in Student Engagement and Inclusion within Student Affairs at UAA.
The Seawolf Store will be closed Wednesday, Nov. 24. For merchandise questions, please email uaa_merchandise@alaska.edu. For textbook and student account charges questions, please email uaa_bookstoreaccount@alaska.edu.