University of Alaska Anchorage Top Questions

Describe your favorite campus traditions.

Matthew

UAA is best known for its engineering and psychology programs.

Jack

Quqality of the students and staff.

Brianna

The nursing program. Or thats all I really hear about.

Brett

We are probably best known for some the environmental programs that we have on campus focusing on the Arctic environment.

Meneka

My school is best known for affordability, especially for Alaska residents and in comparison to private schools or going to school out of state.

danielle

machinical or scientific department

Nathan

My school is best known for its sports teams. It is also known for all of its programs that it offers to its students. This school is very comitted to its students success.

Julie

The University of Alaska Anchorage has a couple programs which have a standard of excellence above and beyond their other programs. These are the nursing program and the airtraffic control program. I have heard both these programs described in terms of high standards. The nursing program is so popular, entry into this degree is very competitive. Besides academics, UAA is known for its sports teams. At UAA, a student can combine academics and sports into their university life.

Iris

Great business program.

Rebecca

The University of Alaska Anchorage has many great degree programs to choose from. Most of the teachers really know what they are talking about and it is great to hear their experiences when it comes to the topic being discussed. There is also a sense of community there. The people in Alaska are very hospitable and welcoming to others. Hockey is big at UAA. Outdoor winter activities are also very popular, such as cross country skiing.

Chad

School Spirit. No one attends the sports events and most people don't even know that we have sports teams.

Mark

The University of Alaska Anchorage is best known for its diverse cultural and demographic student population. There are also many student clubs, intramural sports and academic genres available that are applicable to Alaska's needs and the favorite pastimes of its citizens.

KAUSTAV

My school is best known for the quality of education it delivers to prospective students. Its nursing, engineering and science programs are renowned. In fact it is also know for one of the best ice hockey teams ever in the United States of America. Thjroughout the years it has produced graduates that are working in several worldwide renowned companies in diversified fields.

Stephanie

UAA is best known for sponsoring the Great Alaska Shootout which brings up college basketball teams from all over the United States for a tournament over Thanksgiving annually.

Chelsea

Being the main university in Anchorage. Theres also Alaska Pacific University, but they're basically a sister school. UAA and UAF are the universities that come to mind when you say "I'm staying here for college."

Corinne

1) Snow , 2) vocational or career oriented education, 3) Being welcoming towards Native Alaskan/American Indian Students, 4) Being a 'big city' school

Maria

This Institutue of Education is known for its programs especially for its Nursing Program which is considered one of the best in the country.

samantha

The University of Alaska Anchorage is best known for its location. The mere fact that it stands in the beautiful and mysterious state of Alaska seems to be the thing that most people find memorable about it. UAA is the largest University in the State of Alaska and it looked at as an up-and-coming school that is expanding rapidly as each academic year passes.

Karlee

We have a pretty good Culinary Arts program so I'm told.

Marcilena

The faculty and staff are wonderful people and make sure the students are taken care of with top priority. Some of the programs offered at UAA are some of the best and known for. I know its dentistry and nursing programs are two of them.

Caitlin

Nursing, aviation, arts.

Jill

They are known for their men's basketball team and it is the largets University in Alaska.