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. The major departments are divided by College of Arts & Sciences, College of Business & Public Policy, College of Education, College of Engineering, College of Health and Community & Technical College.UAA is fully accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities. 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 faculty and students live and work in the only Arctic state in the United States. As such, scholars seek to leverage Alaska's position as the "gateway to the Arctic" in order to broaden understanding of Arctic issues among citizens, policymakers and colleagues at the local, state, national and international level.UAA has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1. Students and faculty come from diverse backgrounds, yet the university is firmly rooted in Alaska, a place known for its exciting recreation and career opportunities.
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The University of Alaska Anchorage is the state's largest post-secondary institution. Located in the heart of Alaska's largest city, the campus is nestled in the middle of a greenbelt, surrounded by lakes, ponds and wildlife, and is connected to a city-wide trail system perfect for students' active lifestyles.
Bachelor Degree Programs Qualifications High school graduation or GED Minimum High School GPA of 2.5 Students with a 2.0-2.5 GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs with academic advising as a requirement.
Test Scores Standardized test scores are not used in the Admission decision; however, they are used for placement into math and English courses. Only Accuplacer scores are accepted for placement into math courses. Accuplacer is preferred for placement into English courses; however, ACT or SAT scores are also accepted. Visit the ACT or SAT website to have your scores sent directly to UAA.
Bachelor Degree Application $50 These programs are generally four years, 120 credits. Bachelor programs prepare students for work in a particular field and can be a foundation for a graduate degree.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses ESL A066 ESL Through Newspapers 1-4 Credits For ESL students of varied skill levels. Using newspapers to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and other skills. Some individual instruction. Special Note: May be taken for up to 4 credits in one semester and for up to 12 credits altogether. ESL A103 Oral Fluency I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-monitoring. Includes special practice in group discussion techniques. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on TOEFL/TSE or interview with ESL director. ESL A104 College Reading and Writing I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on alternatives to translation. Includes special practice in grammar. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English Placement Test or TOEFL. ESL A105 Vocabulary Enhancement I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on using context clues and choosing words to match the occasion/audience. Includes special instruction in idioms used by adults. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English Placement Test or TOEFL. ESL A106 College Grammar I 3 Credits Presents elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in intermediate grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test. May Be Stacked With: ESL A110 ESL A107 Oral Fluency II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-correction. Includes special practice in formal presentation techniques. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on TOEFL/TSE, or interview with ESL director. Prerequisites: ESL A103. ESL A108 College Reading and Writing II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on the use of on-campus resources for self-improvement. Includes additional practice in grammar. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or TOEFL.Prerequisites: ESL A104.ESL A109 Vocabulary Enhancement II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on applying knowledge of word parts from Latin and Greek. Includes special instruction in academic vocabulary. Special Note: Requires language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or TOEFL. Prerequisites: ESL A105. ESL A110 College Grammar II 3 Credits Examines elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in high-intermediate and advanced grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or prerequisite course. May Be Stacked With: ESL A106 Prerequisites: ESL A106 with a minimum grade of C.
Bachelor Degree Programs Qualifications High school graduation or GED Minimum High School GPA of 2.5 Students with a 2.0-2.5 GPA may be admitted to certain baccalaureate programs with academic advising as a requirement.
Test Scores Standardized test scores are not used in the Admission decision; however, they are used for placement into math and English courses. Only Accuplacer scores are accepted for placement into math courses. Accuplacer is preferred for placement into English courses; however, ACT or SAT scores are also accepted. Visit the ACT or SAT website to have your scores sent directly to UAA.
Bachelor Degree Application $50 These programs are generally four years, 120 credits. Bachelor programs prepare students for work in a particular field and can be a foundation for a graduate degree.
English as a Second Language (ESL) Courses ESL A066 ESL Through Newspapers 1-4 Credits For ESL students of varied skill levels. Using newspapers to practice listening, speaking, reading, writing, and other skills. Some individual instruction. Special Note: May be taken for up to 4 credits in one semester and for up to 12 credits altogether. ESL A103 Oral Fluency I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-monitoring. Includes special practice in group discussion techniques. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on TOEFL/TSE or interview with ESL director. ESL A104 College Reading and Writing I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on alternatives to translation. Includes special practice in grammar. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English Placement Test or TOEFL. ESL A105 Vocabulary Enhancement I 3 Credits For intermediate to advanced students. Extensive practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on using context clues and choosing words to match the occasion/audience. Includes special instruction in idioms used by adults. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English Placement Test or TOEFL. ESL A106 College Grammar I 3 Credits Presents elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in intermediate grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test. May Be Stacked With: ESL A110 ESL A107 Oral Fluency II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further instruction in pronunciation, listening comprehension, and speaking strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on self-correction. Includes special practice in formal presentation techniques. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on TOEFL/TSE, or interview with ESL director. Prerequisites: ESL A103. ESL A108 College Reading and Writing II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further practice in reading and composition strategies for academic and career settings. Emphasis on the use of on-campus resources for self-improvement. Includes additional practice in grammar. Special Note: Required language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or TOEFL.Prerequisites: ESL A104.ESL A109 Vocabulary Enhancement II 3 Credits For advanced students. Further practice in different methods of acquiring a larger, more precise vocabulary. Emphasis on applying knowledge of word parts from Latin and Greek. Includes special instruction in academic vocabulary. Special Note: Requires language lab work. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or TOEFL. Prerequisites: ESL A105. ESL A110 College Grammar II 3 Credits Examines elements of English grammar for improving comprehension and accuracy. Provides focused instruction in high-intermediate and advanced grammar of Standard American English for academic and professional settings. Includes practice in editing. Designed for ESL students only. Registration Restrictions: Appropriate score on English placement test or prerequisite course. May Be Stacked With: ESL A106 Prerequisites: ESL A106 with a minimum grade of C.
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Class size
12 Students
Schedule
52 Weeks
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I-20 Issued Upon Request
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On-Campus Dorm/residence
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(2024Year schedule), has been finished. (2025Year schedule), has been updating
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(USD)$ 20,430 / Week
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Shared Bedroom Suite
(USD)$ 2675
(USD)$ 3500
Private Bedroom
(USD)$ 3325
(USD)$ 3700
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* Dates and Fees are approximate and may change without prior notice.
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Residence Halls
North, East, and West Halls are the three Residence Halls in the UAA Housing community. Opened in 1998, the three halls house approximately 200 students each in Single, Double, and Quad Suites.On each floor, rooms are clustered on two wings, and feature common area lounges for studying and socializing, coin-operated laundry facilities, computer labs and a student-staffed service desk.
Main Apartment Complex (MAC)
The six-building Main Apartment Complex, known on campus as “MAC,” is located just west of the Residence Halls and offers apartment-style living for 296 students.Each apartment has four single-bedrooms, a kitchen, shared bathroom, living room, and storage area.
Templewood Apartments
The Templewood Apartments are located on the southeastern side of the Student Housing area and offer twenty "town-house style" units housing a total of 80 students. The upper-level of each unit includes two single bedrooms, one shared bedroom, and two bathrooms. A kitchen, living room (complete with gas fireplace), half-bath, laundry room and storage closet are located on the middle level, and a two-car garage and additional storage complete the ground level.
Facilities
The University of Alaska Anchorage Facilities & Campus Services department is charged with the maintenance and care of 71 buildings on the Anchorage campus, comprising over 2.8 million gross square feet. Our departments also support an additional 33 community campus buildings.
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