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 11, 2023
Consider nominating yourself or colleague(s) for the 4th Annual Consortium Library Affordable Course Materials Award of $1,000. The Consortium Library intends to award at least 10 recipients in 2023.
As we’re approaching the new Spring semester, there are a couple of updates we would like to share with you. The Student Union will be operating with new hours for the month of January.
The Office of the Registrar is looking for a highly motivated, team-oriented individual with stellar organizational skills, and attention to detail to join its team as a Transfer Credit Specialist.
The Office of the Registrar invites applications for the position of Curriculum and Publications Specialist.
UAA General Support Services will again be providing complimentary landscape-style wall calendars for staff and faculty.
January 10, 2023
Located in the Student Union, the Pride Center provides programs, services and events for LGBTQ members of the UAA community while serving as a visible space to explore gender identity and sexual orientation in a non-judgmental atmosphere.
January 09, 2023
Friday, January 13 at 6 p.m. in the Alaska Airlines Center, the "The Gymwolves are back" competing against West Chester University.
Microaggressions are the often unintentional ways that we may cause harm to others through our words and deeds. Come to Microaggressions: What are they and am I doing them? session to learn more.
At UAA, have you ever received a Timely Warning for stalking and thought, “What does stalking really mean?
Become a Community Engaged Student Assistant (CESA) to work on "Community-Lead Egress and Wildfire Planning" within Anchorage.