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 ľֱ 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 ľֱ’s First Peoples.
The ľֱ 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 ľֱ 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. ľֱ Native academic programs at UAA provide courses, minors, certificates and degrees. ľֱ Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
May 29, 2025
The time has come for this year's Bill Rose Memorial Award nominations to celebrate those employees within the Administrative Services division who exemplify excellence and dedication to UAA's mission.
The ľֱ Run for Women is a five-mile run/walk held on the UAA Anchorage campus. Its mission is “to raise money for and awareness of breast cancer and women’s health, and to showcase the talents of ľֱ’s women athletes.”
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 28, 2025
The Consortium Library has resources and services for students, faculty and staff.
May 27, 2025
Photos from the 2025 Spring Commencement
On May 16, the University of ľֱ 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 ľֱ 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.
UAA Community and Belonging will host Pride Art 2025 on June 11.
May 23, 2025
UA ComPsych - Guidance Resources will deliver the webinar 'Supporting Employee Well-being: What Can You Do As A Manager?' on June 5.
The ľֱ Small Business Development Center will offer a free "Starting a Buiness' class on June 24.