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.
November 11, 2020
For the 12th year in a row, UAA has been designated a Military Friendly School by Viqtory, which benchmarks and rates colleges nationwide, helping veterans and military families make decisions about education and career opportunities.
"Today is Veterans Day, and I am reminded of the important contributions veterans make to our city, state and nation each and every day," wrote Chancellor Sandeen in a message to the UAA community. "At UAA, veterans are essential. They are professors, students, staff members and alumni."
Join us on Handshake for the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair! UA faculty and staff can request a FREE booth to promote on-campus student employment opportunities, college internship policies and procedures, or career development programming specific to your college or department.
As we begin the expedited process to select UAA's interim Chancellor, we seek your input on the attributes most important for this role at UAA right now. This survey is intended to capture your input anonymously so that it may inform the President's selection process and ultimate decision. This survey also invites you to provide nominations, which will be kept confidential until preliminary vetting occurs and agreement is secured from each candidate to make his/her name public. Please respond ASAP but no later than 2 p.m. Nov. 13.
UAA IT services is seeking a Senior Service Center Technician to join our team. We are looking for someone with a solid customer focused technology background who can help our customers with their technology needs. UAA IT Services is a great place to work, with a positive team dedicated to student, faculty and staff success. Review will begin Nov. 13 and applicants can apply until the position is closed.
For the remainder of the fall semester, the Student Union will be open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The building will be closed Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26–27, for Thanksgiving. The building will also be closed during the break between semesters (Dec. 12, 2020–Jan. 10, 2021).
November 10, 2020
In early November, the American Society of Civil Engineers honored UAA Associate Vice Chancellor for Research Aaron Dotson with the 2020 Can-Am Civil Engineering Amity Award, commemorating an exemplary academic and research career.
November is recognized as National Career Development Month by the National Career Development Association (NCDA). In celebration, UAA students, alumni, and community employers are invited to explore, develop, and connect through career development programming, including the UAA 2020 Virtual Fall Career Fair and a variety of workshops and presentations. Visit the Career Services website for a full list of virtual events!
First-Generation Week, Nov. 9-13, celebrates all students who come from families where neither parent has completed a bachelor's degree, making them First-Generation college students!
November 09, 2020
Interim President Pat Pitney will hold a virtual conversation with the UAA community at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10 via Zoom. During the one-hour event, Pitney will discuss her vision and key messages, FY22 budget planning, and process for interim and permanent UAA chancellor selection. She also will take questions.