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.
May 29, 2025
As a disability advisor with the UAA Center for Human Development and advocate in the community, Bridger R. Reed-Lewis draws on his own lived experience to empower others and drive positive change.
May 27, 2025
On May 16, the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Directors and UA President Pat Pitney announced that UAA journalism and public communications alumna Tlisa Northcutt had been selected to serve in the dual role of UA Foundation president and chief development officer for the University of Alaska system.
Earlier this year, the National Society of Professional Engineers named civil engineering alumnus U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Brigham Moore as the 2025 Federal Engineer of the Year for his work in the Indo-Pacific region.
May 22, 2025
Residents of Southcentral Alaska have been preparing for the possible eruption of Mt. Spurr over the last few months. Recent UAA alumnus Paul Gabriel is focused on another volcanic public health concern: mercury.
May 19, 2025
Cheryl Siemers, who served as KPC's campus director since 2021, recently stepped into the interim role after Chancellor Parnell’s retirement.
May 16, 2025
Is there anything better than summer in Alaska? Check out our round-up of the best activities for enjoying the longer days on UAA's Anchorage campus.
May 14, 2025
After earning his millwright occupational endorsement certificate from Prince William Sound College, Gabe Hendrix landed a job at Tern Technologies as a rotating equipment technician, which has taken him to sites from Valdez to oil rigs in Africa.
May 06, 2025
The U.S. Small Business Administration has named psychology alumna and president, CEO and majority owner of the ASCI family of companies Christine Hopkins as the 2025 Small Business Person of the Year for the State of Alaska. Hopkins will be honored at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. to coincide with National Small Business week in May.
April 30, 2025
UAA is proud to celebrate the spring Class of 2025! The community is invited to join in the festivities and make unforgettable memories at campus celebrations happening in person and online through the weekend.
April 29, 2025
From apparel and artificial intelligence to an esports lounge and pickleball courts, the pitches by UAA students for the Alaska Business Competition showcased the innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership of Alaska's next generation of business trailblazers.