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.
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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 15, 2017
James Wilson’s time at UAA has been about breaking new ground. The only researcher in Alaska currently using the revolutionary CRISPR gene editing technique, he recently became the first to produce an important petrochemical using E. coli bacteria.
Alaska's five Chrysler dealerships—in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, Soldotna and Wasilla—are jointly funding a new program that brings company-specific training to UAA, providing more opportunities for students and more access for current technicians across the state.
Acknowledging the University of Alaska's important role in building the state's economy and future workforce, the University of Alaska Board of Regents approved an FY19 operating budget that includes funding for a range of key strategic investments and tuition increases for academic years (AY) 2019 and 2020 at its recent meeting in Anchorage.
After 13 years of service at UAA, Marnie Kaler is moving on to her new position as Director of Recruitment, Admissions and Advising at UAS.
Since the mid-2000s, policymakers in Alaska and nationwide are looking to make better informed decisions on policy regarding criminal justice reform. That is where UAA’s Alaska Justice Information Center comes in—an independent research center to provide data for lawmakers, to help them make evidence-based decisions on policy statewide.
Diversity in choreographic styles and movement ideas distinguishes this popular production. The Harper Studio theater will be bursting with energy as the next generation of Alaskan contemporary choreographers share eight dynamic dances in an evening packed with creative innovation and over two dozen performers.
November 13, 2017
For this concert, Wind Ensemble will join forces with UAA's Sinfonia to bring you an evening filled to the rafters with beautiful orchestral music. Tickets are on sale now for this Dec. 7, 2017 performance.