ANCHORAGE COMMUNITYAnchorage is a unique, year-round destination of urban wilderness adventures. Step footon a glacier, fish for king salmon, go dog sledding, hike to a mountain vista, check out thenorthern lights, fly to Denali and enjoy urban amenities with an adventurous flair. Fast Facts ANCHORAGE POPULATION 298,695 65°AVERAGE JULY 2016 TEMPERATURE FAHRENHEIT 23°AVERAGE JAN. 2016 TEMPERATURE FAHRENHEIT Seasonal Act|v|t|es 11AVERAGE ” • Snow Sports SNOWFALL • Dog MushingWINTER • Ice Skating LONGEST DAY • Ice Fishing IN THE YEAR • Ice Climbing • Aurora Viewing 22 HOURS DAYLIGHT SUMMER June 21 • Biking SHORTEST DAY • Rock Climbing • Sea Kayaking IN THE YEAR • Hiking • Camping 5.5 HOURS • Hunting/Fishing DAYLIGHT December 21
Alaska The last frontIer THE NAME ALASKA IS DERIVED FROM THE ALEUT WORD \"ALYESKA,\" MEANING \"GREAT LAND\" THE ALASKA ALMANAC ESTIMATES THAT ALASKA HAS 100,000 GLACIERS (616 HAVE BEEN OFFICIALLY NAMED) ALASKA IS HOME TO THE LARGEST NATIONAL PARK IN THE UNITED STATES: WRANGELL-ST. ELIAS (SPANNING 13.2 MILLION ACRES) 17 OF THE 20 HIGHEST PEAKS IN THE UNITED STATES ARE LOCATED IN ALASKA, INCLUDING DENALI (THE HIGHEST POINT IN NORTH AMERICA)
Fast Facts14,000+ STUDENTS 1,942 293OUT-OF-STATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS STUDENTSFACULTY/STUDENT 1:16 RATIOMALE Male 5 9%Female TO FEMALE113 STUDENT GREEK ORGANIZATIONS CLUBS 5 Soror|t|es$1.5 MILLION • ALPHA SIGMA ALPHA • SIGMA SIGMA SIGMAIN SCHOLARSHIPS Fratern|t|esAWARDED TO STUDENTS IN THE2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR. • PHI KAPPA THETA • SIGMA ALPHA EPSILON ARBOR CAMPUS • TAU KAPPA EPSILON UAA HAS EARNED TREE CAMPUS USA M|L|TARY FR|ENDLY ® RECOGNITION FROM THE NATIONAL ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION UAA HAS EARNED THE MILITARY FRIENDLY OF STATE FORESTERS FOR THE SIXTH SCHOOL DISTINCTION FROM VICTORY CONSECUTIVE YEAR. MEDIA FOR THE SIXTH CONSECUTIVE YEAR. THE MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOLS AWARD IS PRESENTED TO THE TOP 15 PERCENT OF COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES, AND TRADE SCHOOLS IN THE COUNTRY THAT ARE DOING THE MOST TO EMBRACE AND SUPPORT MILITARY STUDENTS. ««««TOBACCO FREE CAMPUS UAA IS A SMOKE AND TOBACCO-FREE CAMPUS.UAA ENCOURAGES HEALTH, SAFETY, AND A SUPPORTIVE ATMOSPHERE FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO QUIT.
STUDENT LIFE EVENTS COORDINATED LIVING LEARNING THROUGH UAA LIFE* COMMUNITIES338 8STUDENT ACTIVITIES GET INVOLVED CONCERT BOARD NATIONAL STUDENT EXCHANGE KRUA 88.1 FM STUDENT THE NORTHERN LIGHT OPPORTUNITIES INTERNATIONAL STUDENT STUDENT GOVERNMENT EXCHANGE AND STUDY ABROAD UNIVERSITY HONORS COLLEGE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT BEYOND THE CLASSROOM 110 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROJECTS FUNDED * 687 STUDENTS WORKED ON-CAMPUS* 86 8 STUDENTS TOOK INTERNSHIPS THAT LEAD TO COLLEGE CREDIT* *Stats are from the 2015-2016 Academic YearHOWL FOR THE HOME TEAM! CHECK OUT SEAWOLF ATHLETICS AT goseawolves.comSPOTLIGHT: UAA SEAWOLF DEBATEUAA’S DEBATE TEAM th IN THE WORLD 12IS RANKEDBY THE WORLD UNIVERSITIES DEBATING COUNCIL
BY THE NUMBERS Tu|t|on & Fees**$6,892 $9,918 $22,150 Other ExpensesALASKA RESIDENT WUE NON-RESIDENT $1,440 BOOKS & SUPPLIES $10,254 ROOM & BOARD Western Undergraduate Exchange $1,292 TRANSPORTATION $5,503 PERSONAL$ F|NANC|AL A|D & SCHOLARSH|PS ↸ uaa.alaska.edu/financialaidEligible students may apply for federal financial aid programs by submitting the FAFSA each year. Eligible studentsmay also apply for over 300 endowed and private scholarships. Alaska residents have access to a number ofstate programs, including the UA Scholars Program, Alaska Performance Scholarship, Alaska Advantage Grant andseveral loan programs. Visit the UAA Financial Aid webpage to learn more.**Based on 15 undergrad, lower-division credits. Course fees may vary.
DEGREE PROGRAMSASSOCIATE DEGREESAccounting (AAS) Diagnostic Medical Sonography (AAS) Occupational Safety and Health (AAS)Air Traffic Control (AAS) Diesel Power Technology (AAS) Paralegal Studies (AAS)Architectural and Engineering Technology (AAS) Early Childhood Development (AAS) Paramedical Technology* (AAS)Automotive Technology (AAS) Fire and Emergency Services Technology (AAS) Physical Therapist Assistant (AAS)Aviation Administration (AAS) General Business* (AAS) Process Technology* (AAS)Aviation Maintenance Technology (AAS) General Studies/Associate of Arts (AA) Professional Piloting (AAS)Business Computer Information Systems (AAS) Geomatics (AAS) Radiologic Technology (AAS)Computer and Networking Technology (AAS) Human Services (AAS) Refrigeration and Heating Technology*Computer Systems Technology* (AAS) Industrial Process Instrumentation* (AAS) (AAS)Construction Management (AAS) Logistics and Supply Chain Operations (AAS) Small Business Administration (AAS)Culinary Arts (AAS) Medical Assisting (AAS) Technology* (AAS)Dental Assisting (AAS) Medical Laboratory Technology (AAS) Welding and Nondestructive TestingDental Hygiene (AAS) Nursing (AAS) Technology (AAS)BACCALAUREATE DEGREESAccounting (BBA) Environment and Society (BS) Management (BBA)Anthropology (BA, BS) Exploratory/Undeclared (BA) Management Information Systems (BBA)Applied Technologies Leadership (BS) Finance (BBA) Marketing (BBA)Art (BA, BFA) Geological Sciences (BS) Mathematics (BA, BS)Aviation Technology (BS) Geomatics (BS) Mechanical Engineering (BS)Biological Sciences (BA, BS) Global Logistics and Supply Chain Medical Laboratory Science (BS)Civil Engineering (BS) Music (BA, BM)Computer Science (BA, BS) Management (BBA) Natural Sciences (BS)Computer Systems Engineering (BS) Health Sciences (BS) Nursing Science (BS)Construction Management (BS) History (BA) Philosophy (BA)Dental Hygiene (BS) Hospitality and Restaurant Management (BA) Physical Education (BS)Dietetics (BS) Human Services (BHS) Political Science (BA)Early Childhood Education (BA) Interdisciplinary Studies (BA, BS) Psychology (BA, BS)Economics (BA, BBA) International Studies (BA) Social Work (BSW)Electrical Engineering (BS) Journalism and Public Communications (BA) Sociology (BA, BS)Elementary Education (BA) Justice (BA) Theatre (BA)English (BA) Languages (BA) Legal Studies (BA)MASTER’S DEGREESAnthropology (MA) Educational Leadership (MEd) Project Management (MS)Applied Environmental Science and Technology Engineering Management (MS) Public Administration (MPA)(MAEST, MS) English (MA) Public Health Practice (MPH)Biological Sciences (MS) General Management (MBA) Science Management (MS)Civil Engineering (MS) Global Supply Chain Management (MS) Special Education (MEd)Clinical Psychology (MS) Interdisciplinary Studies (MA, MS) Social Work (MSW)Creative Writing and Literary Arts (MFA) Mechanical Engineering (MS) Teaching (MAT)Early Childhood Special Education (MEd) Nursing Science (MS) Teaching and Learning (MEd)DOCTORAL DEGREES * Offered at a UAA community campus; not offered at UAA Anchorage campus.Biological Sciences (PhD)** Occupational Therapy (OTD)**Clinical-Community Psychology (PhD)** Pharmacy (PharmD)** ** Offered as a collaborative program with other universities.Nursing Science (DNP) WWAMI Medical School (MD)** UAA is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).More degree program information available from the UAA Catalog: catalog.uaa.alaska.edu
VISIT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA ANCHORAGEWe offer campus tour appointments year round. This is the best wayto get a look at all of UAA’s facilities, including our on-campus livingenvironment. uaa.alaska.edu/admissions/visit-the-campus Get In Touch facebook.com/UAAnchorage @uaanchorage 907.786.1543 uaaphotos↸ uaa.alaska.edu/admissions uaaexperience.tumblr.com [email protected] AMAZING STORIES BEING WRITTEN EVERY DAY.UAA is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. In addition, many of the colleges andacademic programs are individually accredited through professional licensure organizations.Campus Security & Fire Safety Report: The Campus Security & Fire Safety Report contains UAA’s policies, procedures, andprograms concerning safety and security, i.e., responding to emergency situations and sexual offenses. Three years of statisticsare included for certain types of crimes reported to have occurred on campus, in or on off-campus buildings or property ownedor controlled by UAA and on public property within or immediately adjacent to the campuses. The report also includes fire safetyinformation and statistics for UAA’s residential communities. See the report at www.uaa.alaska.edu/safety or request a paper copyfrom the Dean of Students Office in Rasmuson Hall 122 on the Anchorage campus.
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