University of Alaska Anchorage

If you're a working adult and want to take classes then have a look at night classes at the University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA). If you're out of high school and plan to live with friends or your parents then you can't beat the convenience of a local campus. Online classes aren't for everyone, so consider UAA for the traditional higher education experience. I wish the University Center was located on main campus, but space is an issue around UAA. Checkout the new buildings on campus and some of the upgrades to the older buildings. During the summer this campus looks beautiful with all the flowers. Sadly finding food on campus is nearly impossible, so bring your lunch and relax at one of the many picnic tables. If this review was helpful please click the Like button.

If you can avoid this college please do. I have attended 3 and this is by far the worst. Parking is ridiculously expensive asking like $200 and over for a parking pass. Speaking to an advisor is a joke. I kept getting passed around and then they push appointments to be a phone call. Their website is not student friendly. They changed my degree midway through adding and taking away courses so now I have pointless credits. I have heard from several people now that this is very common of UAA. Trust me there are better colleges out there. I maintained a 3.8 GPA until starting UAA. Partly on me and partly on the fact that they will throw teachers in last minute to teach a course and they admit they had to scramble the course material which usually ended up being overload for beginners classes.

I have been to a handful of universities, and UAA is by far the most disorganized and unhelpful. Staff can't help you- you're going to have to make a dozen phone calls to even begin to sort out your own financial aid or what courses you need to take for your degree. Making appointments for consultation is a waste of time because you're going to get treated like an Incel for asking the questions that you have and ultimately get nowhere by the end of it. I've never seen a college extinguish so many ambitious youths so quickly. If you're seeking for a straight forward experience look elsewhere.

love my local university! Go Seawolves 💚⭐️

this school is ranked one of the lowest in america, i visited here last week.. all i can say is that the campus is dirty and filled with vagabonds. be careful of your things as there are snatchers in the compound

Horrible University, especially the aviation program. They’ll do anything they can to get money out of you and make sure you hardly ever fly. They do not care at all about student success. Just ask students who enroll how many finish and actually become professional pilots. It’s very little. The director, Cremer, is an awful human being and should be fired, along with all the other administrators and flight instructors. It’s a shame because some of the part time professors are awesome. I did end up with a degree from this school, but overall it’s poorly run and nothing even close to a quality institution of higher learning.

Worst college ever. I wouldn't even consider coming here. They're super disorganized, you have to pay for parking EVERYWHERE (and it's not cheap). The staff and professors I have met are not only unprofessional but they are unattentive. They will not respond to your emails for weeks or even a month sometimes and you have to find everything and do everything yourself.

UAA Planetarium has superb presentations, and tonight was another example of two of the best! "Habitat Earth" and "A Place Like No Other". Suitable for literally all ages. Pricing is so reasonable, too! Joining as a member (about $100) gives you up to 4 tickets to any show at no additional fees. A little mental math will prove the value of membership.

So my grandma had the first color tv and decided it was time to let it go. She didn't want to throw it away so a friend of hers worked at this university. She said they would love to put it up on display so everyone could see it. So after a few months they called her and said they were ready to pick up the 1954 color television and put it on display. So I'm 2008 when I was there she took me to this university to show me what they did with it. I was honestly in shock how they did the history of the Tv set and wrote a nice story about the Tv and about my grandmother's donation. It's a very nice university and I was very proud to see that her Tv is still on display there. In 2014 when she passed away I went back to this university to see if it was still there. And sure enough it was still there looking like the day they received it. Brings smiles to me when I think about it. So if you're ever in the area go check it out.

Lots of improvements over the past 20 years. New buildings and programs boosting the overall profile of the university. The AK airlines arena is really nice, and one of the best stadiums for a D2 basketball and volleyball school

I'm new to Alaska so it was important for me to live in a big city. UAA is pretty large but not too large. The student housing is relatively affordable and the campus (Seawolf) shuttle is very convenient. So far I am happy with my instructors and the laid back atmosphere. Since the university has open enrollment, I was worried that the quality of instruction might suffer however that is not the case here. I'm sure things like this may vary from class to class but this school is in no way low-rate. The setting is urban yet scenic and there are many on-campus activities to participate in. For out-of-state students who live in the west, there is a program (WUE) that will substantially lower out-of-state tuition.

Over all a nice campus. Parking is a pain and getting around campus can take forever. Make sure you do your research about the professors before you register!! There are some good professors but there are several not so good ones. Rate My Professor is a good place online to start. Also don't be afraid to email them and learn about their teaching style and check out the books in the bookstore or online to see if it jives with your learning style. Half of my classes are at the University Center a few miles away and that's a pain too. $250 per year just to park your car on campus!!! If your close by get a bike!!

My alma mater. Started out as a bio major that turned into engineering degree with a minor in mathematics. Campus parking sucks and they really try to stick it to you, but I enjoyed my time here. Cheaper than heading out of state, but decent professors. I like the prices for shows, it's a decent bonus from student services. Gym schedule and facilities suck, but I think they're pushing for an upgrade in the near future. Buildings seem randomly plopped here and there, not very well planned i guess...

This university has issues. No one has confidence in anyone. The teachers point the finger at the President. The President should have fired many of these teachers years ago as now UAA is not maintaining standards for accreditation. This University receives approximately $850 million in funding. Most employees are just sitting around, collecting checks, and doing minimum work. Half the employees could be laid off and the university could still run smoothly. No one is trying to help the situation. Instead, everyone, including the students, are casting votes of no confidence. Oh boy, a vote of "no confidence" is like saying there is a fire, let's vote on who we think isn't helping the situation. No one is putting out the fire and rebuilding. Students don't even know where their degrees currently stand or if UAA has their backs. I guess you get what you pay for. So for the next couple of years, until UAA figures out how to balance its budget and met accreditation standards, you may want to go to school elsewhere. Besides, only about 35% of students receive a degree after 6-7 years.

I am an Alumni!!! Excellent Professors! Thanks USAF!

This is a beautiful school. They added some new facilities which have great study areas. My favorite part is the creek that goes right through campus. I only wish there were more degree options. But it's still a great place with nice people. :)

I have known a bulk of the staff since I began my third semester of college with them and I have had nothing but an infinite amount of gratitude for all that they do! If new college students want a place to begin their college successes, this would be it! It also happens to be my alma mater, along with the fact that I graduated here in December 2016, and I joined the UAA Alumni Association in November of 2017!!!

Great school. I loved it, and I hope my children will attend.

I love UAA I was there for 12 days for the Alaska native science and engineering program it has changed my life