As a comprehensive, open access, public institution offering everything from short-term workforce credentials to graduate programs, UAA invites students to define their journey, create their community, and prepare to make an impact in Alaska and beyond. Striving to be a place where every person who wants an education can be successful, UAA transforms the lives of its students and communities, while honoring our locations on the ancestral lands of Alaska’s First Peoples.
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 courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Alaska Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
June 09, 2025
After earning his bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, Ken Dillon founded Footprint Wine Tap in Seattle, a wine bar that combines his love for sustainability, creativity, science and, most importantly, community.
June 06, 2025
The Common Kings are coming back to Alaska for an outside show on Friday, June 27 in the Alaska Airlines Center (AAC) parking lot.
As part of ongoing efforts to manage digital storage, the UA Office of Information Technology (OIT) officially ended access to Google Photos within UA Google Workspace as planned on May 31, 2025.
June 05, 2025
UAA’s Seawolf Debate Program announced the appointment of the program’s new director, Shawn Briscoe. No stranger to the university's debate program, after serving as assistant director from 2007 to 2012 and, most recently, as interim director from 2023 to 2025, Briscoe is excited to step into his new role.
June 04, 2025
The 2025 Valdez Theatre Conference will be held June 7-14. The Valdez Theatre Conference features performances on the main stage of the Civic Center, and they are free for the public to attend.
The Seawolf Essentials basic needs center is open until the end of June.
Access to buildings on West Campus may be disrupted on June 7 until 1 p.m. due to the Alaska Run for Women.
June 02, 2025
Hunger doesn’t take a summer break—and neither does UAA’s commitment to supporting students.
UA HR curated the development spotlight "Training Your Mind To Thrive".
May 30, 2025
Dear UAA Community, It has been a busy start to summer!