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.
UAA offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs that consistently prepare students for success after graduation. State-of-the-art classroom instruction and hands-on learning collide in UAA's innovative academic programs, which feature unique courses that train students to lead Alaska into the future.
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 20, 2023
A graduate student at the University of Alaska Anchorage is looking at food security among students in the United states. Participants who complete a survey questionnaire will have the option to win one of four $25 Amazon gift cards.
Are you interested in providing administrative support to prepare graduates for careers in Alaska’s rapidly growing health care industry? The School of Allied Health is looking for a program support specialist with strong attention to detail, customer service, and excellent communication skills to join our team.
September 19, 2023
September 2023 through April 2024, DS offices across the state will be offering free monthly virtual training sessions covering a variety of essential DS topics.
September 18, 2023
Out of 417 applicants, 36 Alaska artists have been named recipients of the 2023 Individual Artist Awards. An annual initiative managed by the Rasmuson Foundation, this year’s awardees include five UAA alumni — two receiving $25,000 fellowships and three winning $10,000 project awards.
Mock Lecture: Uncertainty in Projects: How to deal with it. Presentation: Descriptive Memorial and Research Project
Ceramic Artist Andrew Clark will demonstrate his wheel-thrown and hand-built techniques of working with clay in a two-day workshop that is free and open to the public. Demonstrations are in Gordon Hartlieb Hall Room 108, Friday, Sept. 22 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., with an artist lecture at 5:30 p.m.
Join students and faculty of the College of Business and Public Policy (CBPP) at Rasmuson Hall on Friday, Oct. 13 for a festive evening celebrating CBPP: 50 Years in the Making.
All faculty and UNAC bargaining members are invited to a UAA Faculty Mixer on Friday, Sept. 22, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. If you'll be in Anchorage, we hope you'll join your colleagues at the Varsity Sports Grill (upstairs in the Alaska Airlines Center) featuring two local speakers and $6 food plus $6 drinks.
The Foodies Synergy Group is hosting Campfire Dutch Oven Lasagna! Come celebrate the onset of fall with a free outdoor meal of camp lasagna.
Staff Alliance is once again offering support for staff for activities that directly support their professional development in FY24. Examples include but not limited to: professional certifications, attending or presenting at a conference, professional society memberships, online or in-person trainings, webinars.