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.
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 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.
April 29, 2024
Attention all science enthusiasts! We are pleased to announce the Second Annual PWSC Environmental Sciences Symposium, where students will present their independent research projects. Join us in person or on Zoom.
As we conclude the spring semester, I wanted to reach out and say, “You've got this!”
May 5 is Red Dress Day or National Day of Awareness for Murdered and Missing Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People (MMIWG2S) in the United States and Canada. Alaska Native and American Indian Women face murder rates that are more than 10 times higher than the national average.
Beginning in May, the UAA’s Applied Environmental Research Center (AERC) will be recruiting for motivated individuals who love to spend Alaska summer outdoors.
As we navigate performance evaluation season, and in response to the 2023 UA Employee Feedback Survey, UA HR’s Talent Acquisition and Development team is highlighting development resources available to you for coaching, setting goals, supervising diverse teams (including remote and hybrid team structures), and conducting evaluations for this month’s training focus.
If your students have used the library’s collections or services to complete an undergraduate research paper or project, please encourage them to apply for the Consortium Library Award!
This job is hired through a labor pool from which the College of Health draws when research professionals are needed to work on sponsored projects. The position may be part or full time.
Join us for Craft Circle, a bi-weekly Wednesday hangout on Microsoft Teams where you can work on your current craft projects or show off your creations!
The 100 Miles in May challenge is a great month-long program/fundraiser run by Healthy Futures to raise awareness and build the habit of daily physical activity among our youth by being active ourselves!
Multicultural Student Services (MSS) Annual Graduation Celebration: This event specifically centers and celebrates students who identify as Black, African American, Indigenous, Native American, Hispanic, Latine/x/a/o, Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and North African, multiracial or mixed heritage; students who practice minoritized religions; and international students.