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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ’s First Peoples.
The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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 Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 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. Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native academic programs at UAA provide courses, minors, certificates and degrees. Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Native student support programs provide centers for belonging across UAA.
March 12, 2026
UAA Community and Belonging and UAA Residence Life invite students to attend 'Find Your Community' on March 27.
FY26 Microsoft licensing distribution documents are now available on the IT Business Office SharePoint site.
Congratulations, Class of 2026! RSVP now for Spring Commencement ceremonies! An RSVP is required for all participating graduates. Names of graduates watching online will only be announced if an RSVP is received.
The UAA Graduate School invites faculty members to attend the faculty workshop: 'Considering Accelerated Graduate Degrees' on Thursday, March 26.
March 11, 2026
Park City, Utah – Ella Bromee of the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ earned All-American honors in the giant slalom at the NCAA Skiing National Championships Wednesday.
The UAA/APU Consortium Library invites students to attend 'Wuthering Heights: A Panel and Community Discussion of Hollywood's Interpretation of the Classics' on March 27.
Submissions for the Student Research and Creative Scholarship Showcase will be open from March 16-April 5.
The UAA Staff Council invites all employees to attend 'Quality of Life Panel: A Conversation with Anchorage Civic Leaders' on March 27.
New Orleans – The Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ had nine student-athletes earn All-West Region honors from the United States Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association Thursday.
Emma Hooper, M.S. candidate in biology will defend the thesis 'Shrub Community Change in the Copper River Basin, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ' on March 25.