University of Alaska Anchorage

Surrounded by an environment that is both urban and wild, the University of Alaska Anchorage is a gateway to innovative thinking, learning and exploration. UAA is the state’s largest university, situated at the heart of the state's largest city, with satellites in Homer, Kodiak, Soldotna, Valdez and Mat-Su. UAA students experience hands-on education, in and out of the classroom. UAA is a public university committed to serving students and the state of Alaska. It is home to centers and institutes in a variety of specialized fields, including environmental and natural resources, alcohol and addictions studies, economic education, circumpolar health studies, rural health, human development, social and economic research, justice, biomedicine (WWAMI School of Medical Education), community engagement and learning, faculty excellence, economic and small business development, logistics and supply chain integration, psychological services, education policy and Chinese culture. UAA is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. In addition, many of the colleges and academic programs are individually accredited through professional licensure organizations. The mission of the University of Alaska Anchorage is to discover and disseminate knowledge through teaching, research, engagement and creative expression. UAA is an open access university with academic programs offered in a diverse and inclusive environment.