The University of Alaska Anchorage (UAA) is a vibrant and growing institute of higher education, located in the heart of Alaska’s largest city. More than 15,000 students enroll in classes taught by close to 600 full time faculty. The campus is nestled in the middle of a greenbelt, surrounded by lakes, lush trees, and wildlife, and is connected to a city-wide trail system for biking, walking, running and skiing. Surrounded by six mountain ranges and warmed by a maritime climate, the larger community of Anchorage is alive year-round with adventure, recreation, seasonal festivities, sporting events and more.