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.
January 31, 2020
The Alaska Foundational Innovation Corps program, or I-Corps, is seeking new participants who could benefit from a $2,500 travel grant to conduct market research for their idea.
January 30, 2020
The MEP has posted its position for a Customer Service Manager. We are eager to fill this position with a superb candidate who has experience in project/program management, client service management, and/or administration.
Come explore fun and engaging resource booths from UAA and the Anchorage community. Learn about all realms of healthy sexuality! Also featuring information on winter safety from the School of Nursing students.
Free file cabinets available - one and two drawer.
Enrollment Services invites applications for the position of Degree Completion Specialist within the Office of the Registrar. The initial review date has been extended to Feb. 7, 2020.
January 29, 2020
In 2006, an undergraduate student in the Andes Mountains of Colombia made the astonishing discovery of 200 nearly perfectly fossilized comma shrimp. UAA Biological Sciences Professor Sarah Gerken, the U.S.’s resident expert in the field, has been working with him ever since to determine their mysterious death.
In 2006, an undergraduate student in the Andes Mountains of Colombia made the astonishing discovery of 200 nearly perfectly fossilized comma shrimp. UAA Biological Sciences Professor Sarah Gerken, the United States’ resident expert in the field, has been working with him ever since to determine their mysterious death.
On the west side of campus in Beatrice McDonald Hall is the University of Alaska Anchorage Herbarium, a brightly-lit room with tables stacked high with plant presses and beige metal cabinets filled with nearly 20,000 plant specimens from across Alaska, the Yukon and the Pacific Northwest.
Please join us for a retirement celebration for Marsha Oberlender, Finance Director for the College of Health, on Wednesday, Jan. 29, from 3 to 5 p.m. in Professional Studies Building, Room 110.