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.
September 15, 2021
Shared Services at the University of Alaska Anchorage is seeking a highly motivated and organized individual who enjoys working in a fun and fast-paced environment.
The Alaska IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (AK INBRE 4), supported by a grant from the National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS), provides pilot awards for developmental research projects in the biomedical and health sciences to partner institutions in Alaska to improve the competitiveness of individual researchers for winning ongoing support for research and graduate student training programs.
Want more affordable textbooks? Are you interested in learning advocacy and leadership skills (while receiving incentives!)? Curious what zero-cost textbooks and course materials have to do with student success and equity? Interested in receiving a $250 gift card for your participation?
Accounting Club is hosting a Fall Social where it provides a chance for students to network and familiarize with firms for future job opportunities!
Accounting Club is calling all future accountants and business students to join. Joining will provide future job opportunities, networking events, meeting with firms, accounting recruiting week, extra credit opportunities, volunteer opportunities, and guest speakers!
Kicking off the university’s heritage month celebrations is Latinx Heritage Month, an event that offers virtual and in-person events from lectures and discussions to trivia and art.
September 14, 2021
Faculty: Thank you for all you do to ensure students have the resources and materials they need for a successful semester. Research shows that having access to textbooks and other course materials is an important factor in student success. To that end, it is time to consider your bookstore orders for spring 2022.
A Democracy & Civic Action Week Event! Join the Seawolf Debate team as they explore the proposition: "All US citizens should be required to perform 1 year of community or military service between the ages of 18-22."
The Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center in partnership with Princeton University’s Office of Diversity & Inclusion and Clarkson University will host a two-part webinar series on Decolonizing Academe. Please register for one or both webinars. UAA's Difficult Dialogues Initiative was a co-founder of the Difficult Dialogues National Resource Center and is providing support for this series.
September 13, 2021
I am pleased to share important updates from the UA Board of Regents meeting that took place last week and reaffirm my commitment to keeping UAA affordable for our students. I have advocated for a freeze on the cost of tuition and fees for the 2022-23 academic year. The board will discuss this topic at their next meeting Nov. 11-12.