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.
June 22, 2023
Join the Pride Center with our 2nd annual Pride Art event on June 30 from 4-6 p.m. at the Pride Center. We will have refreshments and snacks provided by Seawolf Catering, art supplies and music by DJ Aud. This event is open to everyone.
The UAA/ISU Doctor of Pharmacy Program is creating a memorial garden on the UAA campus to remember Chris Jackson. We are offering the opportunity for friends, colleagues and loved ones to personalize an engraved paver for the memorial garden.
June 21, 2023
The Campus-Community Emergency Response Team (C-CERT) Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations.
Over the next couple of months, around 550+ Windows 10 computers will automatically be upgraded to Windows 11. No action is needed, but it may help to leave your computer on overnight to allow the upgrade to run while the computer isn’t in use.
The Student Health and Counseling Center is seeking a Medical Receptionist to support the administrative health care services offered through the clinic, including physical, mental, and health promotion services. This is great opportunity to work with a team of professionals and support UAA students. Apply today!
June 19, 2023
Join us the fourth Tuesday of the month for our Concert in the Quad summer series featuring music and food trucks! June's event features performer Whitney (Witty) Youngman, food truck Smokehouse BBQ, free chips and queso from Qdoba, and a quick meal option from Pizza Hut.
June 16, 2023
The UAA Center for Human Development is looking for a dynamic Informational Systems Professional to assist in providing a technical, professional and plain language approach to support and lead a Technology team responsible for working with University non-credit registration and learning management system with a focus on accessibility, and serving non-traditional, distance-based learners including individuals with disabilities and/or their supports.
June 15, 2023
As part of the onboarding experience at UAA, the Employee Experience Department is excited to launch a new buddy program! New employees can opt in to be paired with an established employee for an opportunity to engage with a peer as they settle into the campus.
PWSC is offering Introduction to American Government, taught by Cherise Beatus. In this three-credit course, students will delve into the history of the U.S. Constitution and explore the structure of the national government, including its three branches: legislative, executive, and judicial.
This fall, Dr. Dennis Humphrey, associate professor of English, teaches the Literature of the United States I (ENGL A205) course at PWSC. Enrolling in this class provides significant advantages for students.