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.
December 01, 2021
In this session, we will discuss some of the international principles for an age-friendly university (AFU) community that we can embrace in our teaching, research, and service to ensure older learners (aged 50+ years) are included and valued.
November 30, 2021
To students in UAA justice instructor Glen Klinkhart’s criminal investigations course, the end of the semester is, quite literally, murder. For his lab practicum, Klinkhart — a homicide detective, true crime author and computer forensics expert — stages the scene of his own murder in a UAA lecture hall and challenges the budding investigators in his class to solve the crime.
Go to uaaculinaryarts.mobilebytes.com to order off of Lucy's to-go menu. Available Wednesdays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m.
Seawolf Nation mourns the tremendous loss of Director of Athletics Greg Myford. A leader, colleague and friend, Greg will be remembered for his positive attitude and his unwavering support of student-athletes.
When Esther Dale joined USUAA, she was looking for an opportunity to get involved in the UAA campus community. She had no idea that the opportunity to serve as vice president would not only be academically relevant, but the overall experience would be so rewarding.
Professor Muller will tell the story of preparing the new edition of "The River War" by Winston Churchill and speak about the significance of the book for understanding Churchill’s thoughts on empire, war, race and religion.
November 29, 2021
The Institute of Social and Economic Research (ISER) at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) seeks to fill a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor position in economics to conduct research on regional economics, state fiscal policy and public finance, and other topics of relevance to the Alaska economy.
November 24, 2021
Food insecurity and homelessness are ongoing issues within the university and Anchorage communities. USUAA has partnered with local nonprofit organizations to address the problem one donation at a time.
Seawolves, today and every day, we're thankful for all you do to make UAA an amazing place to learn, teach and work. Wishing you a wonderful holiday! Enjoy the long weekend, and stay safe and healthy in your celebrations.
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