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.
June 14, 2021
In his first message to the UAA community, new Chancellor Sean Parnell shares his optimism about the role UAA has played and will continue to play in shaping Alaska.
I am writing to share updates on two key UAA leadership positions. Following a competitive recruitment process, I am pleased to announce our hires for the College of Engineering dean and Institutional Research director.
June 11, 2021
Lemonade Day Alaska's mission is to help today’s kids become the business leaders, social advocates, community volunteers, and forward-thinking citizens of tomorrow, one lemonade stand at a time!
The UA Security Matters team will present a Zoom webinar, “Phishing at University of Alaska” at noon Tuesday, June 15.
As my time as interim chancellor comes to a close, I want to express what a privilege it has been to lead the institution over the past six months. I am amazed by the way our community comes together to meet challenges and the positive momentum we have maintained in the midst of unprecedented change.
The University of Alaska Anchorage seeks an innovative, engaging and dynamic Student Transition Coordinator for the Multicultural Student Services unit within the Division of Student Affairs.
You're invited to watch a short video about swimming safety and take a short survey. The survey is a capstone project the RN-BSN Nursing students are doing and all help would be appreciated.
June 10, 2021
Please join M.S. candidate in Applied Geological Sciences, Charlene Detelich, for a public thesis defense via Zoom beginning at 11 a.m. July 12.
Most computers on campus have been turned off for over a year. When faculty/staff return back to campus and turn on their computers, the computers will want to perform security and Windows updates, which may take hours to complete. To minimize future work downtime/disruptions for staff and faculty, ITS field technicians will be pro-actively updating most onsite computers over the next 2.5 months.
Liz Ortiz will defend her thesis, "A Zooarchaeological Analysis of a Thule-Period Small Site at Uivvaq, in Northwest Alaska," on Friday, June 18, beginning at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom.